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UK-based Jessops partners Ceridian SVS to launch gift card programme

UK-based photographic retailer, Jessops has partnered with prepaid gift card provider, Ceridian SVS to launch what it calls a revived gift card programme According to the retailer, the cards will be available at gift card malls in a wide selection of shops and supermarkets

Verizon drops plan for $2 fee for telephone and online bill payments

Verizon has made a u-turn on its decision to charge $2 (1.5) for telephone and online bill payments following strong criticism from consumers and federal regulators. The wireless operator announced the decision on January 2 2012 only days before it was to be implemented on January 15 2012

PrepaYd Wireless launches credit and debit card payment options

PrepaYd Wireless, subsidiary of prepaid debit card provider PrepaYd has announced its intention to offer a no-contract wireless service plans, free mobile devices and free debit or credit card payment options The Y Pay More no contract plan includes unlimited talk, text and 3G data for exactly $40 (30) a month and includes a free mobile device while supplies, a statement said

ICICI Bank launches dual platinum credit card in India

ICICI Bank, one of Indias largest private sector banks has launched what it calls Indias first dual Platinum Credit Card ICICI Bank Rubyx. Cardholders will receive two cards the ICICI Bank Rubyx American Express Platinum Credit Card and the ICICI Bank Rubyx MasterCard Platinum Chip Credit Card ICICI Bank said the cards will be linked to a single card account with a single statement and a single fee, which aims to provide access to a number of privileges from American Express and MasterCard

RushCard offers money saving and cash-back reward scheme

US-based prepaid provider, RushCard has become the latest company to launch a new tool and a cash-back reward which aims to help its members budget and save The initiative, RushGoals, enables cardholders to create personal financial goals, put money aside in separate sub-account, and track their progress

Intuit offers new Prepaid Visa Card

The card is targeted at SMEs or individuals who do not have a business bank account but want to separate the money they make with GoPayment from their personal finances However those who prefer using a business or personal bank account ca still choose to have their funds deposited into their bank account.

2012 outlook by Fundamo

By the end of 2012, mobile financial services will have connected billions of unbanked and under-banked consumers to each other and the global financial economy

Citi expands commercial cards offering to Israel

The global financial services company said that the launch is part its strategy to support its clients by continuously expanding its cards business globally.

2012 outlook by VeriFone

By the end of 2012, NFC and contactless technologies will significantly change the way we pay. Loyalty and connecting with the customer at the POS will be vital

epay, Grupo P?o de Acúcar partner for gift card mall programme in Brazil

epay, a division of Euronet is launching what it calls the first gift card mall programme in partnership with Grupo Po de Accar (GPA), one of Brazils largest retailers The provider of prepaid products said the initial card portfolio leverages existing partnerships, both local and global, and will expand as more content providers choose epay as their distribution partner for Brazil