Wirecard Introduces Payment Guarantee for Credit Card Payments

Wirecard, will become one of the first companies in the industry to offer a payment guarantee for credit card payments. The solution is primarily directed at small and medium-sized online merchants for whom payment defaults on the part of their customers are often a significant economic challenge. Wirecard is taking this step as the leader

Mastercard Enhances Artificial Intelligence Capability with the Acquisition of Brighterion, Inc.

Mastercard  announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Brighterion, Inc., a leading software company specializing in artificial intelligence. This acquisition will further expand its suite of capabilities that deliver an enhanced customer experience and security. Artificial intelligence plays a critical role in enabling consumer convenience, while delivering enhanced security. This advanced technology delivers

Mastercard Enhances Artificial Intelligence Capability with the Acquisition of Brighterion, Inc.

Mastercard  announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Brighterion, Inc., a leading software company specializing in artificial intelligence. This acquisition will further expand its suite of capabilities that deliver an enhanced customer experience and security. Artificial intelligence plays a critical role in enabling consumer convenience, while delivering enhanced security. This advanced technology delivers

Emirates NBD Lauches ‘Facebanking’

Emirates NBD is has launched ‘FaceBanking’, a live video chat service available online and via mobile calls. Customers can instantly connect with a Personal Banking Advisor for queries and transactions by a single button click on the bank’s recently revamped Website. The initiative forms part of the bank’s $136 million commitment towards digitalisation and multichannel

Emcredit And Network International Forge Strategic Alliance To Introduce Mobile Payment Innovation In UAE

Emcredit, a subsidiary of Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED), has forged a strategic alliance with Network International, the leading payment solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa region, to deliver world-class mobile payment solutions in the UAE. Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed recently between the two entities, Network International will provide

Western Union Unveils New Money Transfer Channel in Australia

The Western Union Company led Australia’s retail money transfer sector into a new digital age, announcing an agreement with BP Australia. For the first time in Australia, Western Union services will be enabled through the mobile app in 302 BP stores nationwide (including 150 with digital kiosks), which will provide customers with a quick and

Western Union Unveils New Money Transfer Channel in Australia

The Western Union Company led Australia’s retail money transfer sector into a new digital age, announcing an agreement with BP Australia. For the first time in Australia, Western Union services will be enabled through the mobile app in 302 BP stores nationwide (including 150 with digital kiosks), which will provide customers with a quick and

Mastercard Expands QR Payments Choice

Mastercard outlined plans for greater choice in retail payments through the planned expansion of its QR-based programs. Beginning this month, the company will broaden its solutions to offer QR codes that can be scanned by either consumers or merchants under a common set of global specifications. Mastercard has worked with EMVCo and other industry players

Mastercard Expands QR Payments Choice

Mastercard outlined plans for greater choice in retail payments through the planned expansion of its QR-based programs. Beginning this month, the company will broaden its solutions to offer QR codes that can be scanned by either consumers or merchants under a common set of global specifications. Mastercard has worked with EMVCo and other industry players

Cardtronics Names Marc Terry Managing Director of EMEA

Cardtronics, the world’s largest ATM owner / operator, announced Marc Terry has been named managing director of all commercial activities in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia. Terry will join Cardtronics in September from FIS, where he served as group managing director, EMEA. Terry brings nearly 30 years of payments and financial services technology