More Leading Merchants Choose Visa Checkout to Increase Online and Mobile Sales

Improved Consumer Experience, Increased Customer Sales According to new research from comScore, Visa Checkout is more effective than other checkout options at driving conversion, which means that shoppers who start a checkout process are more likely to complete it, when using Visa Checkout. Checkout abandonment rates have been an ongoing challenge for merchants trying to

One2Touch Introduces SlimType, the First NFC Cover for Smartphones with Integrated Keyboard

Making the Smartphone Smarter with NFC Providing protection and interaction, the SlimType user-friendly NFC keyboard and case has no need for batteries, cables, or pairing codes to link up. The SlimType’s highlights include: Easy to connect. Simply place the NFC-enabled phone on the cover, install the app, and start typing. Security. With NFC´s security advantage

Walmart Adds MasterPass by MasterCard to Online and Mobile Checkout

MasterPass is a simple, convenient, trusted digital platform that provides a fast, safe shopping experience at thousands of online merchants. It enables consumers to pay for the things they want with the security they demand, online or mobile, using any device. The platform securely stores payment and shipping information, which is readily accessible when a

Western Union Expansion Continues with WU.com Online Money Transfer Capabilities Launched in Four European Countries

The Western Union Company, a leader in global payment services, announced the launch of new transactional websites in Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania and Slovenia. With these new introductions, Western Union now has online transactional services in 33 countries, enabling consumers to send money to more than 200 countries and territories. “Western Union continues to expand its

Vodafone Romania Introduces a New Service for its Customers – M Pesa

In partnership with Azimo and WorldRemit, two of the largest operators of digital transfer money internationally, Vodafone Romania introduces a new service for its customers – international money transfer service through Vodafone M Pesa. In a safe and innovative new service facilitates money transfers from abroad, from any person in Europe, USA and Canada by

WorldRemit and Tigo Rwanda Launch Instant International Money Transfers to Tigo Cash Mobile Wallets

Online money transfer service WorldRemit launches instant transfers to Tigo Mobile Money accounts in Rwanda. This announcement makes WorldRemit the first international remittance service to send to mobile wallet users in Rwanda. The new service allows WorldRemit customers from over 50 countries from across the globe to send money to Tigo Cash customers in Rwanda – just

KBC Bank First to Issue MasterPass in Ireland

KBC Bank are delighted to announce they are Ireland’s first card issuer to offer the MasterPass digital payment solution and it is now available for customers to use. Customers who use the solution will be able to buy goods, or pay for services, at a diverse range of online sites around the world. MasterPass is

Global Payments Announces Support for Apple Pay in Canada

Global Payments Inc., a leading worldwide provider of payment technology services, is pleased to offer its merchants in Canada the ability to accept American Express payments made with Apple Pay, which is transforming mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay. As an Apple Pay-qualified payment provider, Global Payments’ robust suite of

Samsung Pay Makes It Easy to Purchase, Store, Use and Share Gift Cards Directly from Your Phone

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that Samsung Pay, the most accepted mobile payment system that works at the majority of merchants today, now supports 50 popular merchant gift cards as well as a gift card store that enables users to buy gift cards from supported merchants for themselves, friends and family directly within the Samsung