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Thai telco TOT to launch new mobile payment service in 2014

Thailand-based state-owned telco TOT, through its subsidiary ACT Mobile, is set to launch a new mobile payment service in March 2014 to create a sustainable new revenue stream.

Retail-issued cards hit four-year high to over 183 million in US: Equifax

The total number of retail-issued cards in the US has reached more than 183 million, the highest level since September 2009, according to a report by Equifax.

ACI Worldwide, VocaLink extend partnership for ATM managed services

Electronic payment provider ACI Worldwide has extended its partnership with UK-based VocaLink for further nine years to offer a flexible managed service for 24,000 ATMs distributed across the country.

Payment Alliance, River City Bank to brand ATMs in Rite Aid stores at Kentucky

Payment Alliance International (PAI), a US-based payment processing solutions provider, has signed an agreement with River City Bank to brand ATMs located in select Rite Aid stores at Louisville, Kentucky.

Ally Bank adds new features to mobile banking app

Ally Bank, the direct banking subsidiary of Ally Financial, has updated its mobile banking app with two new offerings, which will allow consumers to access and manage their money anywhere and anytime.

FIME India supports Ezetap in achieving EMV compliance

FIME India has provided advanced EMV consultancy and testing services to Ezetap Mobile Solutions to support the manufacturer in achieving EMV Level 1 and Level 2 certification for its mobile point – of – sale (mPOS) solution.

FICO plans to launch credit scoring programme in Australia: Reports

US-based data analytics firm FICO is, reportedly, planning to launch its credit scoring programme, FICO Score Open Access, in Australia, following its successful launch in the US recently.

TawiPay launches remittance fee comparison site

TawiPay, a Switzerland-based money transfer comparison website, has been launched to handle the excessive fees incurred by migrants sending money overseas.

Al Hilal Bank receives PCI-DSS certification

Al Hilal Bank, a UAE-based progressive Islamic bank, has received international Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) certification to safeguard cardholder data and prevent card fraud for customers.

Kenya Commercial Bank, PCK sign payment services agreement

Kenya Commercial Bank Group (KCB) has teamed up with Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) to offer payment infrastructure and use its network of branches to offers services to a large number of customers in the country.