Concardis launches card acceptance platform for merchants
by Ben Poole
The digital product is targeted at SMEs in the DACH region.
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Card Payments at POS
Background
The use of payment cards is growing faster worldwide than any other major payment system. In many developed countries, by value, payment cards are used for the majority of payments at point of sale (POS), but payment cards' share of total transactions is still less than 50% in most countries where… Read more about Card Payments at POS
TSB and Square payments partnership targets UK SMEs
by Ben Poole
SMEs with a TSB Business Banking account can get free Square POS software and no processing fees on the first £1,000 worth of sales.
CaixaBank launches biodegradable cards to fight against climate change
by Ben Poole
The bank will use cornstarch and biomass to manufacture biodegradable cards.
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New payment security services to help defend against emerging and evolving threats targeting financial institutions and merchants.
Apple Card launches for US customers
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The tech giant says the card has no fees, provides a simplified view of spending, and has a new security architecture.
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EPSM recommends harmonised migration plans on PSD2-SCA, i.e. delay of 18-36 months
Contactless payment systems a waste of money?
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QR code based systems are a much cheaper and more effective solution…………?
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by Graham Buck
The six years old San Francisco company, already valued at $2.7bn, is expanding across the Atlantic and opening its first UK office.
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by Jack Large
UK faster payments continues to soar while number of ATMs worldwide drops for the first time
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GATE’s Mobile Wallet Trends Annual Report shows 30% growth from 2017
Turn card chargebacks into good news
by Jack Large
Verifi launches Self-service Chargeback Representment service to enables merchants to fight disputes quickly & efficiently
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by Jack Large
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by Graham Buck
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by Graham Buck
The Swedish banking group said that open banking platforms will enable banks and fintechs to personalise their offerings.
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by Graham Buck
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ACT Cash Management Conference 2019 - ideas from APEXX, CurrencyCloud, and Income Group
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by Jack Large
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