Cardtronics, Inc. announced that its U.K.-based business has completed its previously announced acquisition of Sunwin Services Group (SSG), a subsidiary of the Co-operative Group (Co-op Group). SSG’s primary business is providing secure cash logistics and ATM maintenance to the Co-op Food ATM estate. SSG also provides these services and manned guarding services to other Co-op
American Express announced the launch of its American Express Token Service, a suite of solutions designed to enable its card-issuing partners, processors, acquirers and merchants to create a safer online and mobile payments environment for consumers. With American Express Token Service, traditional card account numbers are replaced with unique “tokens,” which can then be used
NCR Corporation, the global leader in consumer transaction technologies,announced that ANZ and NCR will introduce the world’s first EMV secure ATM ‘Tap & PIN’ Near Field Communication (NFC) solution that reads card data without having to insert the card in the reader which helps to increases defense against skimming. ANZ Australia CEO Philip Chronican said:
WorldRemit announces the global rollout of its new mobile App, enabling customers to send fast, secure and low-cost money transfers from their Android devices. The App makes it possible for people to send money to more than 110 countries across six continents. Transfers can be received as a bank deposit, cash pickup, Mobile Money or
Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, announces that its complete strong authentication solution has been selected by PT Bank Muamalat Indonesia Tbk (BMI) to enhance the security of their internet banking platform. BMI is the first bank in Indonesia to introduce innovative services adapted to Islamic financial practices, operating 456 outlets spread across 33
Mobile commerce and marketing services innovator goSwiff launched its new Duo + card reader, which features compatibility across all smartphones and tablets. With the ability to connect seamlessly to any mobile device with both Apple and Android operating systems, the Bluetooth-enabled card reader is set to eliminate one of the most common frustrations for merchants
Official figures released by the global technical body EMVCo show that nearly 30% of all card-present transactions conducted globally between July 2013 and June 2014 used EMV chip technology. The data represents all EMV chip card-present transactions – both contact and contactless – as processed by EMVCo’s members, American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, UnionPay and
Over 400 stores in Norway already accept contactless payment with both Valyou and contactless payment cards. 10 to 20 new stores are being added every week. The CEO’s of Norwegian banks DNB and SpareBank1 Group, and mobile operator, Telenor Group; demonstrated the contactless mobile payment solution, Valyou. The demo took place at the convenience store
Spire Payments will be launching no-less than five new state-of-the-art payment solutions. Following its recent announcement of the launch of two mPOS devices at this prestigious global event, it is revealed a further three devices will be added to the acclaimed SP product portfolio. The SPu90 offers an unattended solution meeting all the latest security
MasterCard cardholders with a consumer credit or debit card from Barclaycard, Navy Federal Credit Union and USAA now have access to faster, more secure everyday payments through Apple Pay. After a successful introduction and strong initial consumer adoption, Apple Pay is expanding with additional cards from new banks that consumer can add to Apple Pay,
