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National Retail Federation urges banks to switch to PIN-based credit cards

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has urged banks to stop using the risky signature-based credit cards and instead switch to personal identification number-based (PIN) credit cards, which provide more security for consumers, retailers and banks.

Western Union signs deal to expand global money transfer services in Mexico

Western Union has signed a deal with Farmacias Guadalajara to launch Western Union global money-transfer services at over 1,100 drugstore and retail sites across Mexico.

ecoPayz rolls out ecoVirtualcard in UK

ecoPayz, a brand name of PSI-Pay, has launched its one-use payment card, ecoVirtualcard, in the UK, providing customers with a secure payment option to pay for their goods online and over the phone.

Diebold partners with Suncoast, FIS to introduce full cash recycling at ATMs

Diebold has teamed up with Suncoast Credit Union and FIS to deliver full cash recycling at the ATM with Diebold’s Opteva Flex Performance Series ATMs.

AccessPay and Global Reach Partners announce strategic partnership

UK payment specialist AccessPay has announced a new strategic partnership with Global Reach Partners, a foreign exchange company based in London.

Lloyds Bank introduces 15-month interest free credit card

Lloyds Bank has introduced a new 15-month interest free credit card, Platinum Card, which makes it easy for customers to cheaply transfer existing debts and avoid high interest payments.

Worldline taps PAY.ON payment gateway to expand international acceptance

Worldline, a subsidiary of Atos for e-payment services, has partnered with PAY.ON in a move to expand its international e-payment acceptance coverage.

Bradesco, Claro and G&D partner to launch NFC-based mobile payments in Brazil

Bradesco, a Brazil-based bank, is working with Claro and Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) to introduce near field communication-based (NFC) mobile payments in Brazil in the first half of 2014, allowing customers to perform contactless payments during shopping.

Payments NZ rolls out new rules to enhance mobile payments

Payments NZ has introduced new Mobile Device Rules and Standards to manage mobile payments system in New Zealand, while protecting businesses and consumers.

FFFC to introduce smart debit cards for cannabis industry

FastFunds Financial’s (FFFC) wholly-owned subsidiary Cannabis Angel, through its 49% owned subsidiary Cannabis Merchant Financial Solutions (CMFS) has entered into a deal to offer smart debit cards for the cannabis industry.