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UK shoppers adopt mobile phones for reward schemes over traditional cards: CloudZync survey
Consumers in the UK have adopted mobile phones for reward schemes against traditional loyalty cards, a survey by CloudZync has revealed.
CIBC adds mobile payment app to BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 Smartphones
CIBC has added its mobile payment app for BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 smartphones on the Rogers wireless network, which allows more Canadians to pay using their smartphone at the checkout counter.
Unsecured consumer credit rose by £864m in September: BoE
The unsecured consumer credit in the UK has increased by £864m in September this year, up from £680m in August, according to a revised data by Bank of England (BoE).
Zain, SLA Mobile launch Direct Operator Billing service in Middle East and Africa
SLA Mobile, Belfast-based mobile technology provider, has inked a contract with Zain Group, to offer customers with Direct Operator Billing capabilities to customers across Middle East and Africa region.
Poland to post double digit prepaid growth to 2017
The prepaid cards category displays the highest growth potential in the Polish cards sector and is forecast to post CAGR growth of almost 17% between 2013 and 2017 according to research from Timetric. The government and social security sectors are especially well placed to enjoy prepaid cards growth
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SIX to support Swiss banks with direct debit and e-billing process
SIX Payment Services has been authorised by the Swiss banks to support the new direct debit service with the automated e-billing processes and to replace the existing LSV+ and BDD procedures.
Commonwealth Bank launches digital wallet in collaboration with MasterCard
Australia-based Commonwealth Bank has rolled out its latest digital wallet service in the country, powered by MasterCard’s MasterPass, enabling its customers to carry out online shopping through their tablet, desktop or mobile devices.
Contactless up six fold over 12 months – Visa
European customers are ramping up their use of contactless card payments according to figures released from Visa Europe.
Boots UK to accept payments from contactless cards
Pharmacy chain Boots UK, along with Visa Europe and WorldPay, has installed contactless terminals at its 2,500 stores in the UK allowing customers to make payments from their contactless cards.
3 Hong Kong and Citi launch new mobile payment service
Citi and 3 Hong Kong, a mobile communications service provider, have launched 3 Citi Wallet, a new mobile payment service that turns mobile phones into digital wallets.