Klarna, a Swedish e-commerce company focused on simplifying buying, announced plans to expand to the U.S. market in early 2015. A well-known player in Europe for close to a decade, Klarna delivers a much needed payment solution for disenchanted online U.S. retailers and frustrated consumers alike. To drive U.S. expansion, Klarna has recruited Brian Billingsley
The latest version of the FNB Banking App for smartphones now offers customers the ability to send money across the border from South Africa to Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Since its launch three years ago, the banking App has seen rapid uptake in users and transactions, making the introduction of the cross-border money transfer service on
Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, has launched Ezio Armored Application, an entirely software-based solution that enables banks to quickly deploy secure eBanking applications on any PC. Ezio Armored Application secures eBanking end users against the latest generation of fraudulent and malicious cyber-attacks. In addition, the solution is particularly efficient, reducing the time of
Allied Wallet, a globally leading provider of online credit card processing, multi-currency merchant services, and a PCI Level 1 secured payment gateway, proudly announced that it has integrated with all the top, e-commerce shopping cart software solutions to provide the best online payment solutions for 196 countries globally. Allied Wallet has worked with every reputable
Webtickets, South Africa’s market leader in integrated online ticketing solutions, has expanded its online ticketing business into Southern Africa owing to demand from clients. It recently started operating in Zimbabwe and one of its biggest ticketing sales events has included the recent 2014 Zimbabwe Tri-Series one-day international (ODI) cricket tournament, which took place from 25
BNP Paribas Fortis and SIX Payment Services (SIX) are entering into a unique partnership, targeted to servicing merchants of all sizes and industries in Belgium. BNP Paribas Fortis and SIX will be providing merchants with comprehensive payment solutions, from payment terminals to acquiring services. It is the intention to be the first real alternative in
Ben Lyon from Kopo kopo recently wrote a blog post on the future of transaction fees. This is what he had to say: If you ever run into someone from the payments industry at a party, you should probably try to find a better party. If you can’t, ask them what transaction fees will look
Heartland Payment Systems, the nation’s fifth largest payments processor and a leading provider of merchant business solutions, has introduced a feature-rich mobile and online ordering solution to help restaurants of all sizes remain competitive. Heartland Mobile and Online Ordering, in partnership with ToGoTechnologies, provides restaurateurs and consumers alike a convenient ordering experience that has previously
Since 2005, Spark ATM has grown to be South Africa’s leading independent ATM network, with over 2 500 cash machines in some of the country’s most remote areas – all built on the basis of a uniquely lean, low-cost business model that has enabled it to put ATMs where nobody else can. “Many of our
ATMIA’s 10th annual ATM conference will provide this year’s most comprehensive industry summit on ATM and payments developments in the region. There is no other better industry event for getting up to speed on the latest trends in African payments and ATM developments than ATMIA Africa conference. Join us to celebrate the success stories of our industry, to
