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Verdict Staff
ACI Worldwide to purchase ReD for $205m
Payment and banking systems provider ACI Worldwide has agreed to buy Retail Decisions (ReD), in a transaction worth $205m in cash.
Standard Chartered launches mobile wallet service in Nigeria
Standard Chartered has rolled out its mobile wallet service platform ‘Straight2Bank Wallet’ in collaboration with ETranzact, to expand its African coverage.
South Korea’s domestic credit card spending decreases marginally in May
South Korea’s domestic credit card spending by individuals decreased by1.6% to KRW30.5trn ($29.7bn) in May this year, compared to KRW31trn ($30.23bn) during the comparable period last fiscal, reveals a report by the Bank of Korea.
Oberthur Technologies develops first MasterCard-certified debit card for US EMV migration
Oberthur Technologies (OT) has developed the first debit card certified by MasterCard leveraging Cosmo v5 M/Chip Multi-Application that allows use of two unaffiliated debit networks.
Investec, Metro Bank and TSB join UK Payments Council
Investec, Metro Bank and TSB have joined the UK Payments Council with immediate effect.
Creative Web Studio partners 2C2P for online payments in Myanmar
2C2P, a Southeast Asian payment technology provider, and Creative Web Studio, Myanmar-based online solutions provider, have joined hands to offer new, improved and more integrated payment solutions in the country.
Snapchat plans entry in e-payment market
Snapchat has recently filed applications for two payment-related patents with an aim to foray into e-payment transfer market.
China grants first overseas e-payment license to Beijing Chanjet
China has granted the first e-payment license to an international firm Beijing Chanjet among a string of licenses awarded recently, while international players like PayPal wait in the wings.
Visa launches new mobile payment service Visa Checkout
Payment processor Visa has launched a new mobile payment service called Visa Checkout that elimiunates the hassle of entering in credit card numbers and billing addresses.
Amazon launches Gift Cards in nine Indian languages
Amazon has launched Gift Cards in nine different Indian languages on its marketplace Amazon.in.