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Verdict Staff

Western Union makes strategic investment in Walletron

Western Union has made a strategic investment in Walletron, a US-based mobile payments technology company.

MasterCard, Wells Fargo collaborate for real-time payments

MasterCard has partnered with Wells Fargo & Co to offer real-time payments to Wells Fargo’s consumers.

Amex snaps up InAuth to boost fraud-prevention and security capabilities

American Express (Amex) has acquired InAuth, a mobile device authentication and intelligence solutions provider, to strengthen fraud-prevention and security capabilities.

TSYS, Advanzia Bank renew card processing agreement

US-based credit card processor TSYS has renewed its payments agreement with Advanzia Bank, a credit card issuer in Luxembourg.

Vantiv, PPRO Group to offer international alternative payment methods for US merchants

Payment processor Vantiv and PPRO Group, a cross border e-payment provider, have teamed up to offer international alternative payment methods (APMs) to Vantiv’s merchants in the US to expand their reach overseas.

Wawa partners with Gilbarco for fuel dispenser EMV upgrades

Wawa, a US based chain of convenience store/gas stations, has selected with Gilbarco Veeder-Root as its exclusive dispenser and payment-terminal provider for forecourt EMV acceptance.

Android Pay arrives in New Zealand

Tech giant Google has rolled out its mobile payments system Android Pay in New Zealand that allows users to pay for anything using their Android-based smartphone.

Alipay inks bank deals to expand into Europe

Alipay, a Chinese payments platform operated by Ant Financial Services Group, has signed partnerships with several European banks and payment providers to drive expansion in Europe.

SimbaPay launches money transfer service to Ghana and Uganda

SimbaPay, a London-based digital money transfer provider, has added Ghana and Uganda as remittance destinations on its international digital money transfer platform.

Paytm to merge digital wallet business with payments bank

One97 Communications, which owns digital payments firm Paytm, is set to merge its digital wallet service with its upcoming payments bank.