VeriFone’s IntelliNAC Moves New Transaction Volume for Phoenix Managed Networks

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VeriFone Systems, Inc., announced that Phoenix Managed Networks has completed the deployment of VeriFone’s next-generation IntelliNAC i6 network access controller to Phoenix’s PCI compliant transactions network. IntelliNAC has been certified by select payment processors on the Phoenix network and is now processing nearly one hundred million transactions a month. “With VeriFone networking solutions designed specifically

PagBrasil announces Boleto Express

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PagBrasil, the premier online payment processing service for Brazil, just announced Boleto Express, an enhanced form of the popular Brazilian payment method boleto bancário. Although credit and debit card payments continue gaining ground in online payments, boleto bancário still accounts for more than 30% of all online payments in value. Business clients, in particular, prefer

More than 200 Billion Card Payments Worldwide in 2013

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A total of 205 billion card payments were made worldwide in 2013, a rise of 13% on 2012, according to “Global Payment Cards Data and Forecasts 2013-2019”, a new report from specialist research and consulting firm RBR. This growth was slightly higher than the 11% increase in card numbers to 10.8 billion, which reflects an

MasterCard Expands Travel Properties to Offer Largest Portfolio of Luxury Hotels & Resorts

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Luxury travel is about to get a little more Priceless – that is, if you carry a MasterCard. Beginning Jan. 1, 2015, MasterCard will expand its Luxury Hotels & Resorts Portfolio to include more than 1,000 properties for World and World Elite MasterCard cardholders to choose from, making it the largest and most diverse collection

Mobiliti from Fiserv Recognized as the Market Leader in Ovum Global Mobile Banking Vendor Evaluation

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Fiserv, Inc., a leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, announced that its MobilitiTM mobile banking solution was named the market leader in the just-published “Ovum Decision Matrix: Selecting the Next Generation Mobile Banking Solution.” The report evaluated eight global mobile banking providers based on market impact, technology and execution. Ovum cited the established

Bitcoin Foundation Financial Standards Working Group Leads the Way for Mainstream Bitcoin Adoption

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The Bitcoin Foundation’s Financial Standards Working Group is underway with chairperson Beth Moses, an aerospace engineer, formerly with NASA and now with Virgin Galactic, at the helm. The group’s priorities for 2014 Q4 and 2015 Q1 will focus on applying for ISO 4217 approval for a Bitcoin currency code as well as drawing up recommendations

Fresh & Easy and Cardtronics Partner to Bring Convenient ATMs and Cash Access Services to Customers

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Cardtronics Inc. has been named the exclusive ATM services provider for Fresh & Easy, bringing customers a convenient new option to access their cash and bank accounts. The newly formed retailer relationship adds more than 165 cash machines to Cardtronics’ fleet of brand-able ATMs. Fresh & Easy is a modern market dedicated to making fresh

Cardtronics Completes Acquisition of Welch ATM

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Cardtronics, Inc., the world’s largest retail ATM owner/operator, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Welch ATM, a retail ATM services company. The combined company supports a global portfolio of 111,150 ATMs, including 93,350 conveniently located retail ATMs in the United States. The acquisition brings together complementary customer bases and sales teams, positioning Cardtronics to

FNBO and First Bankcard Launch TravElite American Express Card

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First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), part of the largest privately owned banking company in the United States, and First Bankcard, a division of First National Bank of Omaha and a leading issuer of credit cards, announce the launch of the First National Bank of Omaha TravEliteSM American Express Card designed specifically for frequent travelers.

ACI Worldwide Partners with Shaw Systems to Deliver Cost-Effective Integrated Bill Payments

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ACI Worldwide, a leading global provider of electronic payment and banking solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Shaw Systems Associates, Inc., one of North America’s largest financial technology companies. The partnership will enable Shaw’s clients to facilitate loan payments for their millions of consumer customers. With the partnership, Shaw’s clients will gain access to ACI’s