The new portal is in line with the bank’s strategy to integrate technological advancement to its payments sector Both Equity American Express Green and Gold Cards Members can redeem their Membership Reward Points through the newly revamped portal Equity American Express Card members earn Membership Rewards points when they spend on their Cards. Now, they
South African fintech Payflex has given the old-fashioned payment option of lay-by a digital makeover. By leveraging new payment technologies, the part-payment platform is aiming to provide consumers with more affordable access to credit and a dramatically improved user experience. But, there is a key difference between old-school lay-by programmes, and part-payment or buy now
Cybersecurity technology leader Trustonic has announced its partnership with software and consulting company Synthesis Software Technologies to increase the opportunities available to businesses using software Point of Sale (SoftPOS) across Africa. Synthesis became the first Tap on Phone solution provider in Africa when it launched Halo Dot with Nedbank in June 2020. On launch, Halo Dot provided a new
Stanchion Payment Solutions, a global specialist in payment solutions and integration, has launched SwitchCare, an innovative and comprehensive offering that ensures the optimal management of Payment Switch environments. The service is aimed at payment processing companies that have transaction switching platforms at the heart of their operational infrastructures. Using best-of-breed tools and drawing off Stanchion’s
A recent report by Visa, the world leader in digital payments, has shown that Kenya is among the top market contributors to eCommerce in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) over the last 3 years. Visa’s white paper, titled eCommerce developments across Sub Saharan Africa (SSA), confirmed that, the Kenyan eCommerce scene has showcased growth, as the market’s
A Shifting Landscape Payment revenue is predicted to grow significantly in the next three years lifted by the continued transition away from cash, sustained strong growth in electronic transactions, and greater innovation. BCG forecasts that the sector could be worth US$1.8 trillion by 2024 up from US$1.5 trillion in 2019 whilst. McKinsey, in its Bank
Developed more than ten years ago, 3D Secure 1 was welcomed, but not exactly user-friendly, widely adopted and recognised when a pop-up window appeared with ‘Verified by Visa’ (later rebranded as Visa Secure), ‘SecureCode’ from Mastercard of Safekey from Amex. The system was somewhat convoluted, complex and was often plagued by compatibility issues. A protocol
FNB has launched a dynamic new brand communication campaign, #TheChangeables, to celebrate South Africans who take challenges in their stride, transform obstacles into opportunities, and embrace change as a way of building a better future for themselves and others. In the spirit of change, the Bank is also launching a refreshed design across its range
By Alicia Malone Carey Ferro credits much of her success to having a healthy sense of curiosity. Asking questions and understanding how things work at an early age can help one shape and grow technology as a lifelong passion. But even more important, Carey says learning to practice reflection is an essential part of continued personal
ACI also recognized in IBSI Leaderboard for strong and consistent global sales performance over the past five years ACI Worldwide, a leading global provider of real-time digital payment software and solutions, has announced that global financial technology advisory firm IBS Intelligence has honored the company with its IBSI Sales League Table (SLT) Leader Award for Card Management
