Apple announced that Apple Pay will be available for U.S. consumers via the iOS 8.1 update on Monday, October 20th. With 8.1, Apple Pay will be available to MasterCard cardholders on their iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3. The MasterCard Digital Enablement Service (MDES) enables MasterCard consumer credit or
The NCR Silver mobile point-of-sale system for small businesses is now offering remote payment and order ahead capabilities that are compatible and operable with Apple Pay, a new service that will transform mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay. These capabilities will be offered for free to merchants until January 1,
MoneyGram, a leading global money transfer and payment services company, announced that it has renewed a longstanding contract with one of its largest agents, ACE Cash Express, Inc., an Irving, Texas-based financial services company. The extended seven-year agreement builds on a strong collaboration between the two companies who have strategically worked together for 25 years
On the occasion of SIA EXPO 2014, SIA presents an innovative service for “Person to Person” (P2P) payments called “Jiffy”, which via an app lets users send and receive money in real time on their smartphone to and from their phone contacts. The word “Jiffy” is a unit of measurement corresponding to the time light
goSwiff, a leading innovator in mobile commerce and marketing services, launched a new goSwiff PINPad card reader to boost the efficiency and security of cashless mobile transactions across a range of markets. With consumers increasingly demanding mobile solutions and services, the ability to facilitate payments anywhere and anytime is crucial for the merchants. goSwiff’s pocket-sized
Former military head of state, General Yakubu Gowon, Group Managing Director and CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Phillips Oduoza, Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina were among many other credible and distinguished Nigerians honoured at the annual LEADERSHIP Annual Conference and Awards held at the ThisDay Dome, Abuja. The awards had in
A new study conducted by ACI Worldwide and Wiese Research Associates reveals that 56 percent of organizations use siloed electronic bill presentment and payment (EBPP) systems that cost them more than $1 billion annually. Study participants included leaders responsible for EBPP in the U.S. within the consumer finance, government, higher education, insurance and utility sectors.
VAI, a leading ERP software provider, announced details of its business relationship with Comdata, an integrated financial solutions company that powers the payment platforms for some of the nation’s most recognized brands. As a result of this relationship, users of VAI’s S2K ERP software will gain access to integrated financial tools that enable organizations to
Crystal Clear Payments, a leader in payment products for community financial institutions nationwide, announced a new strategic alliance with Elan Financial Services, a leader in EFT processing, to provide ATM and card processing for Crystal Clear Payments’ community financial institution customers. Crystal Clear Payments is leveraging Elan’s size and long-standing investment in ATM processing technology,
Equity Bank and American Express have announced the launch of the first American Express Cards in Kenya. Equity Bank now offers Kenyan consumers the Equity Bank American Express Green Card and the Equity Bank American Express Gold – both of which carry rich rewards and benefits. The launch builds upon Equity Bank’s reputation for offering
