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Verdict Staff

MoneyGram, MTS offer money transfer services in Russia

Global money transfer company MoneyGram has signed an agreement with MTS, a Russian mobile phone retailer, to offer money transfer services in MTS stores across the country.

ROAM unveils G5X secure mobile card reader in US

ROAM, a division of global payments technology provider Ingenico, has unveiled a new next-generation hardware offering, G5X secure mobile card reader, in the US.

Hitachi to buy Prizm Payment Services

Japan-based Hitachi has signed a share transfer agreement to buy all the issued equity shares of India-based Prizm Payment Services along with the shares in Winvest Holdings (India), Sequoia Capital, Axis Bank and other minority shareholders.

Huge scope for Middle East prepaid growth

Growth in the pre-paid market in the Middle East, notably the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, has been strong in recent years, writes Alison Ebbage. Government initiatives to drive financial inclusion via electronic payments and to improve on transparency in the remittances market are the big story

TD Canada Trust builds on convenience and choice with launch of new global money transfer service

Starting today, transferring money just got easier for TD customers. Using EasyWeb, TD’s online banking platform, customers can send money from their TD account to any bank account linked to an eligible Visa debit card, Visa credit card or reloadable Visa prepaid card to over 170 countries in more than 150 currencies.

Vision Payment Solutions launches new website for customers

US-based Vision Payment Solutions (VPS) has partnered with internet marketing firm, 180Fusion, to launch a new website for its customers.

Wave launches Payments by Wave for iOS

Wave, the Canadian provider of cloud-based, integrated software and tools for small businesses, has launched Payments by Wave as an app for iOS.

Shoppers expected to spend £450m online on 2 December- Visa Europe

Visa Europe customers are expected to spend £450m online on 2 December 2013, which equates to £312,500 being spent per minute or £5,208 per second online.

Consumers with NFC phone doubled since 2012: Deloitte survey

Consumers owning a NFC phone have increased by two folds since 2012, according to Deloitte’s Global Mobile Consumer Survey (GMCS).

Pakistan’s Habib Bank issues EMV Visa Debit Card

Pakistan-based Habib Bank (HBL) has begun issuing EMV Visa Debit Card and selected TPS as its technology partner, a global provider of cards and payment solutions.