All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi
Vidhya Edwards Munnangi
PayPal, TerraPay collaborate to enable real-time transfers in MEA
This move aims to boost financial connectivity and inclusion, helping businesses and individuals join the global digital economy.
Visa supports cross-border transfers in Bahrain
Initially, this service is accessible to clients of Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) and Khaleeji Bank.
Al Etihad Payments enters co-badging agreements on card schemes
The agreements will allow Jaywan cardholders to transact worldwide, tapping into the networks of these international payment providers.
United Bank for Africa upgrades PoS terminals and MONI App
The enhanced POS terminals feature instant settlement, real-time monitoring, and pay-by-link functionalities.
Ample gains in-principle approval to broaden payment services in Singapore
These services include account issuance, domestic money transfer, merchant acquisition, and e-money issuance.
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BharatPe’s Resilient Payments gains online payment aggregator licence
The company is preparing to roll out its online payment aggregator platform under the brand ‘BharatPe X’.
BitGo joins forces with Voltage for Bitcoin payments
The tie-up supports Bitcoin payments that are up to 90% quicker and 90% cheaper than traditional “on-chain transfers”.
Affirm and Shopify ramp up global expansion plans
This marks the first international launch of the buy now, pay later proposition beyond the US.
Fiserv buys Australian paytech Pinch Payments
Pinch Payments is known for its PayFac enablement platform “Glassbox” and serves nearly 2000 merchants in Australia and New Zealand.
Tap Payments gains retail payment services licence in UAE
This authorisation allows Tap Payments to operate within the regulatory frameworks of all six GCC nations.