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Verdict Staff
VeriFone and iPayment to provide tablet POS to small US merchants
VeriFone Systems an e-payment services provider – and iPayment a card payment processing company – have partnered to deploy a tablet POS solution for small merchants in the US.
Saudi British Bank rolls out new Visa debit card
The Saudi British Bank (SABB) has launched a new Visa debit card for all new and existing customers to offer them wider access to purchasing options and cash withdrawal.
Card Processing firms push for microchip cards adoption
The electronic payments firm and card issuers have intensified push for the adoption of microchips technology in US credit and debit cards following a recent cyber-attack on e-commerce firm eBay.
Kalixa snaps up PXP Solutions
Kalixa, a London-based payment services provider, has purchased PXP Solutions, a Hertfordshire-based privately-owned company with a 27-year track record in the card payment processing sector.
Ghana authorities support banks’ electronic payment services
The Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS) is encouraging the use of electronic payments services in the country after Guaranty Trust Bank (GT Bank) introduced Remote Cheque Capturing service.
Visa lobbying Ethiopia to back electronic payments
Visa, an American electronic payments giant, is lobbying Ethiopian government to encourage electronic payments practice after the officials permitted a trial program of international debit cards.
PaymentPlanOutlet.com expands payment product portfolio with new plans
PaymentPlanOutlet.com, a US-based payment plans provider, expanded its product portfolio with the addition of new online payment plans.
JCB cards to be accepted at Worldline merchants in Belgium from 2015
JCB International (JCBI) and European e-payments company Worldline have signed an agreement in order to build a JCB card acceptance network in Belgium, operating from 2015.
MasterCard rejects Sberbank’s Maestro bid
MasterCard has reportedly rejected Russia’s Sberbank’s bid to acquire its Maestro brand.
Visa to persuade Ethiopian government to boost electronic payments
Visa is planning to persuade the government of Ethiopia to ease tougher regulations against banks to strengthen the use of electronic payments in the country.