RBR | COVID-19 Hits Global EPOS Market with Investment Diverted to Self-service

Global EPOS shipments fell to 1.7 million, the lowest level since 2010, according to new research. However advanced point-of-sale technology continues to play a key role in retailers’ operations and a gradual recovery is expected Store closures during retail lockdowns cause activity drop 2020 saw global programmable EPOS shipments decline by 20%, according to Global

Barclaycard Payments Signs up to Mastercard Track Business Payment Service to Modernise Business Payments

The new service, to be offered through Barclaycard Payments, will enable the payments business to support its corporate customers even more effectively Barclaycard Payments today announces it has agreed to join Mastercard Track™ Business Payment Service, making new services available to Barclaycard Payments’ customers later this year. The innovative, open loop network delivers value to

PayU Invests in Blockchain-based Payments with CELO and Launches New Stablecoin Option to 450,000 Merchants

One of the largest online payment service providers for emerging markets, PayU, has purchased CELO, and will also offer Celo stablecoins as a payment option for merchants, powered by First DAG PayU, the payments and fintech business of Prosus, has announced its collaboration with Celo, the mobile-first, open-source blockchain ecosystem focused on making DeFi accessible

ATMIA Publishes 2nd Edition of its Next Gen Business Case Matrix

The ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) has published the 2nd edition of its Next Gen Business Case Matrix, increasing the number of opportunities presented by the Next Gen ATM ecosystem for either cost-savings or new revenue streams from 44 to 47. The Matrix presents the business case for each stakeholder segment of the ATM industry, providing budget worksheets

CDC Group Announces US$50m Trade Finance Facility with Ecobank as Part of its COVID-19 Response

Provides systemic liquidity and supports vital supply chains across Africa’s markets Sustains and increases access to goods and services during the pandemic Bolsters economic opportunities and inclusive growth, in markets such as Togo, Burkina Faso and Chad. CDC Group, the UK’s Development Finance Institution and impact investor, has announced a US$50 million trade finance facility

NCR Recognised as Leader in RBR ATM Software 2021 Report

NCR Corporation has been named the global market leader for multivendor ATM software in the RBR ATM Software 2021 Report. “Financial institutions are under pressure to improve efficiencies and deliver exceptional customer experiences across all channels,” said Frank Hauck, president and general manager, Global Banking, NCR Corporation. “NCR’s ATM software enables self-directed banking, empowering branch staff

PCI SSC Shares Resources for Navigating Changing Payment Environments

By Lance J. Johnson Greetings to our PCI SSC stakeholder community! With 2021 half done, I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you what the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is doing to assist the industry as we continue to navigate the changes brought on by the pandemic. The current phase is

Verizon Business and Mastercard Partner to Bring 5G to the Global Payments Industry

Harnessing Verizon’s 5G connectivity and the power of the Mastercard network, Verizon Business and Mastercard will work closely to innovate the future of payments and commerce. Companies will work together to deliver solutions such as immersive retail technology, compelling point-of-sale experiences, and digital capabilities for small and medium businesses (SMBs). Verizon Business and Mastercard have

Comviva Launches the Next Gen Digital Wallet and Payment Platform – Mobiquity® Pay X

Comviva, the global leader in mobility solutions, has announced the launch of mobiquity® Pay X, its next generation digital wallet and payment platform. mobiquity® Pay is amongst the world’s largest digital financial services platforms, powering over 70 digital wallets and payment services for 130+ million consumers and processing over 7 billion transactions exceeding USD 130

RBR | Advanced Software Solutions Play a Key Role in Optimising ATM Performance

Software solutions play a critical role in boosting the quality of service at ATMs, as deployers in many markets rationalise their fleets in response to declining demand for cash Remote monitoring software improves uptime RBR’s recent study, Global ATM Market and Forecasts to 2026, shows that the number of ATMs worldwide continued to fall in