ePayResources, a leading provider of payments education and compliance expertise in the United States, and ATM Industry Association (ATMIA), the preeminent trade association representing the global ATM industry, today announced the completion of their merger, effective April 1, 2026. “This integration creates tremendous possibilities in the areas that matter most. Together, we can expand education
Alhamrani Universal, Saudi Arabia’s leading fintech solutions provider, is strengthening regional payments security across the Middle East through the deployment of the INETCO BullzAI cyber-fraud prevention platform, as digital payments accelerate and financial crime grows increasingly sophisticated. Introduced through INETCO’s global partner, Stanchion Payments, this collaboration reflects a shared commitment to building a trusted, resilient
Altron FinTech has announced the expansion of its Kasi Sales Squad initiative beyond Soweto into Ekurhuleni and the Johannesburg CBD, scaling a proven on-the-ground model that brings enterprise-grade payment infrastructure directly to township entrepreneurs. The expansion marks a deliberate and strategic commitment to financial inclusion, youth employment, and the continued digitisation of South Africa’s informal
The launch marks a broader push for payments modernization across East Africa SanuPay, a rising card technology firm in East Africa, is partnering with OpenWay, a global provider of digital payment software, to introduce Ethiopia’s first domestic credit card. This rollout will signal a significant step in the country’s shift toward formalised, digital financial infrastructure. Together with
Fraudsters are getting smarter, using sophisticated AI-driven techniques to launch attacks at lightning speed. Many of these attacks risk slipping past fraud prevention tools—until now. INETCO Systems Limited, a global leader in protecting payments from fraud and cyberattacks, has been awarded a patent for its INETCO BullzAI transaction firewall, a breakthrough in real-time fraud prevention
KCB Bank, the largest financial institution in East Africa, has partnered with Compass Plus Technologies to strengthen its multi-currency offering by launching Kenya’s first platinum multi-currency prepaid card. This card will empower its customers with the flexibility and convenience to pay for goods and access funds across borders. The card allows users to load and
Cash continues to power everyday transactions for millions across the nation. According to The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Payments Study Report released in August 2024, South Africans use cash most often as a payment method (87%), regardless of what they buy. Only 15% use cardless payments and 8% opt for credit card, while debit
Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited, a subsidiary of Equity Group Holdings Plc, is one of the leading banks in Kenya. Equity Group Holdings Plc. is a Pan-African financial services holding company listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and cross-listed on Uganda Securities Exchange and Rwanda Stock Exchange. The Group has other banking subsidiaries in DRC, Rwanda,
Standard Bank is actively reducing its ATM presence across South Africa by introducing more efficient “new technology ATM devices” with higher capacity to better serve clients. In recent years, South Africa’s major banks have been reducing their physical footprint as customers increasingly adopt digital transaction channels. This has led to a reduction in the size
In a significant move towards enhancing digital financial inclusion, Salaam Somali Bank, in collaboration with Mastercard, has announced the launch of a digital-first co-branded multi-currency prepaid card designed to revolutionize digital payment solutions. This strategic collaboration aims to cater to the growing needs of international travellers and diaspora communities by providing secure and convenient means
