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Verdict Staff
MasterCard,Tabung Haji unveil Shariah-compliant debit card
MasterCard and Lembaga Tabung Haji have rolled out a Shariah-compliant debit card that will allow Malaysian citizens to use it not only for their pilgrimage but also for everyday convenience.
Bank of America Merchant Services establishes Canadian subsidiary
Bank of America Merchant Services, an electronics payments joint venture of First Data and Bank of America, has opened a new merchant services operation in Canada.
Ukash expands presence in Brazil with QIWI
UK-based online cash payment provider Ukash is expanding its presence in Brazilian market by partnering with QIWI Brazil, the cash and electronic payments provider.
Bango introduces Direct Operator Billing service for Etisalat’s network
UK-based mobile payments firm Bango has collaborated with telecom giant Etisalat Group to deploy Direct Operator Billing (DOB) across Etisalat’s network in Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
RBC scores wallet hit
Many banks and challenger new entrants have tried to make a go of digital wallets in the recent months; if one believed the hype with each launch, the days of carrying cards in our wallets are numbered, writes Douglas Blakey
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Prime Bank launches first JCB card in Bangladesh
Bangladesh-based Prime Bank and JCB International (JCBI) have rolled out the first JCB card in Bangladesh.
FIS to make MasterCard EMV technology accessible to all NYCE card issuers
FIS, a banking and payments technology provider, its NYCE Payments Network and MasterCard have signed a licensing agreement that will ensure availability of MasterCard’s EMV debit solution to all NYCE participants.
AIB Merchant Services signs card acceptance deal with China UnionPay
AIB Merchant Services (AIBMS), a joint venture between Allied Irish Banks and First Data, has added Chinese card UnionPay to its list of available card schemes.
Convicted ChronoPay founder released to build Russia’s payment system
Russian authorities have released ChronoPay co-founder Pavel Vrublevsky, accused of launching a cyberattack, before the completion of his prison term in exchange for helping to create the country’s national payments system.
UAE Banks Federation commences mobile wallet program
The UAE Banks Federation has officially commenced the establishment process of mobile wallet project in collaboration with the Central Bank.