Driven by ACI Worldwide, Ecentric Payment Systems Extends Omni-Channel Capabilities for Merchants

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ACI Worldwide, a leading global provider of real-time electronic payment and banking solutions, today announced that Ecentric Payments Systems, South Africa’s leading payment processor, has expanded its relationship with the company and will leverage ACI’s UP Merchant Payments to extend its capabilities with eCommerce payment and gift card solutions. Ecentric, which has worked with ACI

Aggressive Expansion Into New Territories For Fintech Startup Mama Money

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The South African fintech startup that slashed the costs for Zimbabweans living in SA to send money home when it launched two years ago has expanded its money transfer service into Nigeria, Ghana and Tanzania. The business will expand into Mozambique, Malawi and Kenya by April. It has also earmarked a country outside of Africa

PayPal Mobile Leadership Extends

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50 Million Consumer Accounts Globally & 75% of Top 100 US Online Retailers Now One Touch-Enabled A couple of weeks ago, I discussed PayPal’s mobile journey over the last decade and how mobile growth will continue to be a huge focus for us. We’re proud of the great strides we’ve made in solidifying our leadership

Masterpass QR Now Live In 7 Markets In Middle East And Africa

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Mastercard has successfully been able to introduce and roll-out Masterpass QR in seven markets in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). This momentum is part of the company’s commitment to delivering efficient and cost effective payment solutions to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the region. The significance of Masterpass QR and the contribution

Mastercard Expands Mobile Order-Ahead Platform for Retailers and On-The-Go Consumers

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Mobile World Congress, Mastercard announced that it will expand Qkr! with Masterpass, a mobile order-ahead and payment platform developed by Mastercard Labs, to six new markets and add new functionality to eliminate the traditional “open tab” at a bar, club or restaurant.Qkr! with Masterpass enables consumers to seamlessly order and pay for goods and services via

mVisa To Expand To 10 Countries

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MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS – Visa, announced that mVisa, its QR-based payment service, now live in India, Kenya and Rwanda, will soon be available to merchants and consumers in Egypt, Ghana, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Pakistan and Vietnam. mVisa, a mobile solution, brings the benefits of easy and secure digital commerce to financial institutions, merchants and consumers

Why South African Banks Hold The Key To Mobile Payments

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For the South African market to reach the critical mass that will drive the mainstream adoption of mobile payments, consumers need a system they can trust. This is arguably where local banks can – and should – play a pivotal role, says Dewald Nolte, SVP Partnership & Alliances, Entersekt. Over the past two years, mobile

Mastercard Launches Digital Vendor Directory

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As adoption of digital payment becomes more prevalent in every corner of the globe, Mastercard continues to work with its partners to create a more open, connected and secure ecosystem. Mastercard announced the launch of its Digital Vendor Directory, a list of vendors that provides more options for Mastercard customers seeking digital payments services and

Mastercard Launches Digital Vendor Directory

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As adoption of digital payment becomes more prevalent in every corner of the globe, Mastercard continues to work with its partners to create a more open, connected and secure ecosystem. Mastercard announced the launch of its Digital Vendor Directory, a list of vendors that provides more options for Mastercard customers seeking digital payments services and

Ecobank Mobile App Launched in Kenya

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Ecobank Kenya has joined the list of affiliates that have officially launched Ecobank Mobile App, a convenient and instant way of banking via the mobile phone. The app integrates many functions, including Masterpass QR, a mobile payment solution designed and operated in partnership with MasterCard. Ecobank Kenya became the first bank in the country to