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Verdict Staff

First Data: TransArmor solution integrates with SuperSalon

First Data Corporation, a global leader in electronic commerce and payment processing, announced Rogers Software and SuperSalon, its salon management software, have achieved certification to integrate First Data’s TransArmor data encryption and tokenization solution into their point-of-sale systems across the U.S.

Raiffeisen and SOFORT AG confirm strategic cooperation

The Austrian Raiffeisen Banking Group (RBG) is now cooperating with SOFORT AG, the provider of the innovative payment system SOFORT Banking.

Country Survey: Estonia

Estonia’s cards and payments channel went through a difficult time between 2008-2012. This looks set to turn around in 2013, with the country expecting to see some growth in the market. CI explores how the market is set to shift over the coming years

FICO makes free FICO scores available to millions

FICO, a leading predictive analytics and decision management software company, announced that credit card customers of Barclaycard US, the payments business of Barclays in the United States, and First Bankcard, the credit card division of First National Bank of Omaha, can now access their FICO Scores completely free of charge.

Fico to use mobile location to tackle card fraud

Predictive analytics and decision management software company Fico has developed a proximity correlation service for credit and debit card issuers, aimed at improving the safety of payment card transactions.

MasterCard launches new centre to advance inclusive growth globally

MasterCard has launched a new centre for inclusive growth to advance sustainable and equitable economic growth and financial inclusion around the globe.

iZettle selects Elavon for payment processing in Europe

Swedish-based social payments company iZettle has selected Elavon, a unit of US Bancorp, to operate as its processor/acquirer and manage mobile payment transactions generated through its mobile card readers in Europe.

Estonian telco EMT commences testing of NFC mobile bank card prototype

Estonian mobile operator EMT, part of TeliaSonera, has commenced testing of an NFC mobile bank card in conjunction with local banks Danske Bank, Nordea Pank, SEB Pank, Swedbank and retail group Tallinna Kaubamaja.

Sionic Mobile announces ION 3.0 app release

Sionic Mobile, an mCommerce company providing mobile gifting, payments and rewards, announced today the release of its ION Loyalty and ION Rewards apps for merchants and consumers respectively.

Engineers prove risks of ‘contactless’ bank cards

Contactless payments card’s transmission can work from distances of 45-80cm (18- 32 inches) using inconspicuous equipment, proving the fraud susceptibility and vulnerability of the technology, researchers from the University of Surrey warned.