MasterCard announced that the first class of 7 leading European startups that are developing innovative commerce solutions as part of the inaugural MasterCard Start Path accelerator class. The startups were selected after an extensive selection process that saw applications received from startups in more than 30 countries. Each of the startups will work with MasterCard
Merchant Customer Exchange, a company formed by the nation’s leading merchants to develop a customer-centric and secure mobile payment solution, today unveiled the brand of its new mobile payment network. The CurrentC Network was built by leading merchants to simplify, enhance and secure their customers’ shopping experience. This powerful platform will be available across a
From September onwards, customers can pay their purchases on the online stores of Collishop, Dreamland and Dreambaby using their smart phone, regardless of their bank. Quick, easy and safe mobile payment will also be possible in Colruyt Group’s physical stores in 2015. The group opted for the SEQR application by the Swedish company Seamless. They
Fiserv has announced that Corillian Online ASP, an online banking solution ideal for small to mid-sized institutions, has been redesigned with a simplified, tablet-inspired user interface. In recognition of the growing number of consumers who are banking from smartphones and tablets, the new user interface is designed to resonate across multiple digital channels. Simple navigation
Oberthur Technologies (OT), a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space, has announced the extension and the strengthening of the partnership started in 2010 with SIX Payment Services, Switzerland’s leading card processor. OT will develop and supply next generation chips for debit and bank cards, to Swiss banks, from 2016 to 2020.
Thames Card Technology Ltd, one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of secure and non-secure plastic cards, has responded to market demand for its gift, loyalty and payment card production services with the purchase of two new machines. The ‘best-in-class’ equipment incorporates technologies that deliver the increased capacity required to maintain its position as the go-to
Basware has established a new business called Basware Financing Services. Basware’s Financing Services will deliver new and innovative financing services for buyers and suppliers, combining payment with financing services for companies of all sizes. Basware will help companies optimize their cash and working capital made available as they participate within and transact across the Basware
Blackhawk Network, Inc., a leading prepaid and payments network, announced an integration with Google Wallet that allows customers the opportunity to better manage and spend their gift cards through the ease of their mobile devices. Blackhawk Network provides expanded capabilities including verifying the gift card is active and checking its balance. With these capabilities integrated
Desjardins Group is the first Quebec-based financial institution to offer its new mobile payment service through several Canadian cellular networks. Thanks to Desjardins Mobile Payment, paying for everyday purchases using a smartphone is now possible on Bell Mobility, Rogers and Virgin Mobile networks. Other mobile carriers, including TELUS, will soon be added. The ground breaking payment
SLA Mobile, a leading worldwide solutions vendor focused on bringing new revenue streams to mobile operators, has partnered with Infobip, a global mobile messaging and payments provider to bring Direct Operator Billing (DOB) to Zain subscribers for their list of digital and virtual goods merchants. SLA Mobile provides managed service solutions to mobile operators, helping
