VeriFone Introduces New Range of Unattended Payment Devices for Self-service Environments

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VeriFone Systems, Inc. have introduced UX Solutions, its series of unattended payment devices that improve transaction security, speed and reliability for vending machines and other self-service environments, including parking meters, petroleum pumps and ticketing machines. VeriFone’s UX series of unattended payment devices enables merchants to meet growing consumer demand for self-service transactions by providing customizable

ACG Expands ATM Reach in Africa

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ACG has inked its second reseller agreement with an African ATM firm. This most recent agreement was made with South Africa’s own TIM Trading. The deal grants TIM Trading with exclusive rights to sell and distribute ACG spare parts in several countries throughout the southern portion of Africa, including: Botswana, Namibia, Madagascar, Mozambique, South Africa,

BOC, UnionPay and CNTA launch Travel Card in Southeast Asia

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Bank of China (BOC) and Union Pay International (UnionPay) have jointly launched the first BOC UnionPay Travel Card in Southeast Asia offering cardmembers privileges and discounts for tourism and hospitality attractions in China and the wider region. The card is now available in Singapore (credit card), Malaysia (pre-paid card) and Vietnam (debit card), and will

MasterCard Cardholders Reload Prepaid Cards at U.S. Walmart Stores via Green Dot Network

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MasterCard and Green Dot announced an expanded relationship that allows all U.S. cardholders with MasterCard ® rePower™-enabled prepaid cards to reload their cards via the Walmart Rapid Reload™ service. Walmart Rapid Reload utilizes the Green Dot® Network to provide cardholders with a fast and easy way to load funds directly to their cards by swiping

U.S. Bank and American Express Announce Card-Issuing Agreement

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U.S. Bank and American Express announced that U.S. Bank will offer credit cards accepted on the American Express network in 2014. “We actively listen to our customers and are focused on delivering the right financial solutions that best meet their needs,” said Pam Joseph, Vice Chairman of U.S. Bank. “We believe that the American Express

SASSA MasterCard Debit Card Boosts Financial Inclusion

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Following the 10 million South Africa Social Security Agency (SASSA) MasterCard Debit card milestone announcement, an independent consumer survey has attributed this program as being one of the largest contributors to increasing financial inclusion in South Africa. According to FinScope South Africa 2013, South Africa’s banked population has grown 8% since 2012, with 75% (27.4

Infobip Launches Enterprise USSD Platform in South Africa

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Infobip, a global leader in cloud-based mobile messaging and payments solutions for enterprises and mobile operators, announced it has built a technical platform for enterprise USSD in the Republic of South Africa. Comprising push USSD as well as mobile initiated options, enterprise USSD allows banks and financial institutions to increase security of internet banking transactions

Ericsson Powers MTN Rwanda Mobile Money Service

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Ericsson announced that MTN Rwanda has deployed its Converged Wallet m-commerce solution. The launch brings easy-to-use, next-generation mobile financial services to MTN Rwanda’s subscribers, including mobile phone users that do not have access to traditional banking services. Ericsson is providing the operator with a flexible, reliable and efficient m-commerce solution that includes Ericsson Converged Wallet,