The FNB Banking App turned three years old this weekend. The Banking App was the first of its kind in South Africa, when smartphones became available to FNB customers in 2011. FNB was also the first to launch the Banking App specifically designed for Tablets in April 2013. “From winning the title of MTN; App
Telly, which makes it easy for people to discover new video-on-demand content via social recommendations, announced its partnership with SLA Mobile, a global mobile solutions provider working with leading mobile operators and companies like Telly in order to help them monetise their network and data assets. Telly recently launched its premium subscription service Telly Plus
IdentityMind Global, a leading provider of risk management and payments solutions, has announced the international expansion of their Anti-Money Laundering (AML) solution for Bitcoin and altcoins, including their low-cost IGNITE program for Bitcoin start-up companies. With the newly awarded European Union Safe Harbor certification, the IdentityMind Global AML solution can receive and store user information,
In an ongoing process geared at setting the pace for the full scale rollout of the Equity 3.0 strategy aimed at facilitating a cash lite economy in East Africa, Equity Bank has now confirmed its partnership with some of the world’s leading merchant business and payment processing firms. The Bank, which reported a 58% growth
With EMV’s continued expansion overseas and impending adoption in the U.S., fraudsters are turning away from scamming physical credit and debit cards and instead setting their sights on the card-not-present space online. In an effort to further protect its customers from potential fraud online, South African-based Nedbank has partnered with Entersekt, to integrate the solution
MasterCard and Guaranty Trust Bank Gambia (GTBank Gambia) have announced a collaboration that will broaden the acceptance of MasterCard payment cards in The Gambia. Consumers can now use their MasterCard prepaid, credit and debit cards at GTBank Gambia ATMs and Point of Sale (POS) terminals including hotels, restaurants and retailers. “Tourists and business travelers carrying
What is an Internet Merchant Account? A standard Merchant Account is a facility established by a bank which enables a company to route money from credit card sales to an account which holds it before transferring it to the business’ own account. Any business which wishes to accept credit card payments must therefore have a
Ion Bank, a community bank serving customers in Connecticut, is increasing its use of interactive video technology from NCR Corporation, the global leader in consumer transaction technologies. Since the bank introduced the technology in its Wallingford location in 2012, Ion Bank customers have responded positively to use of the technology that lets them perform a
A global fraud study of more than 6,100 consumers across 20 countries revealed distrust among global consumers in retailers to protect their data. The new study, “Global Consumers: Concerned and Willing to Engage in the Battle Against Fraud,” is the second in a two-part series conducted by ACI Worldwide and Aite Group. Among other findings,
CfC Stanbic Bank in Kenya have opened the first ever digital experience bank branch in the country. The branch in Mombabsa’s Nyali Centre Mall is set to radically alter the way customers take care of their financial needs and conduct their daily banking business. CfC Stanbic Bank’s focus is on enhancing the way Kenyans engage
