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India’s KVGB launches Rupay debit cards

Karnataka Vikas Grameen Bank (KVGB), an India-based regional rural bank (RRB) that is sponsored by Syndicate Bank, has launched Rupay debit cards for its rural customers, who will now be able to easily access technology oriented facilities.

Bottomline rolls out upgraded version of mobile banking app

Bottomline Technologies has released a new version of its mobile banking app, delivering additional capabilities and usability enhancements for improved customer experience.

Visa, PULSE partner to offer EMV common debit solution

Visa has partnered with PULSE, a US-based debit/ATM network provider, to allow financial institutions that issue EMV debit cards on both their networks to use Visa’s debit solution, common application identifier (AID).

Amadeus partners with Continuum, RBS on new multi-currency payment solution

Amadeus is joining hands with Continuum Commerce Solutions and RBS’s FXmicropay to develop a new multi-currency payment solution for travel industry.

PayPal expands mobile app services in UK

PayPal, owned by eBay, is rolling out two new features – Pay At Table and Order Ahead – for its iOS and Android mobile apps in the UK, allowing customers to order food before reaching the restaurant.

MasterCard launches transparency initiative for smaller merchants

MasterCard has introduced new payment standards to enable smaller merchants to accept electronic payments with greater transparency.

Visa and MasterCard resume payment services at Russian SMP Bank

Visa and MasterCard have resumed payment transaction services for cardholders at Russia’s SMP Bank, where main shareholders have been the target of US sanctions since Friday.

Consortium buys out Nordic payment company Nets Holding

A consortium comprising Advent International, Bain Capital and Danish pension fund ATP have agreed to buy Nordic card payment company Nets Holding.

SmartMetric to produce new fingerprint activated EMV cards

SmartMetric, a US-based biometric smart cards developer, is to begin production of new fingerprint activated EMV chip credit and debit cards.

PBOC may amend proposed caps on mobile payments

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has announced it may amend proposed limits on mobile payments in response to the backlash from internet firms and consumers.