All articles by Ellie Chambers

Ellie Chambers

Snap and pay with Google Wallet

Google has updated its Google Wallet app by enabling card users to capture card details simply by taking a photo of their cards.

Malta’s Banif Bank scores credit card deal with Man United

Malta’s Banif Bank has scored a four-year deal with Manchester United football club to produce co-branded credit cards.

New EU regulations could cost Irish cardholders €107m a year – MasterCard

Proposed changes to EU regulations could see Irish cardholders pay an extra €107m ($145m) a year in fees, according to a report.

Fraudulent credit card applications up in UK – Experian

Fraudulent credit card applications in the UK have risen sharply over the last year, according to the latest Experian Fraud Index.

American Express upgrades card reward points scheme

American Express has updated its mobile app to allow eligible cardholders to pay directly for purchases with reward points.

Further glitches on Chicago’s transit card system

Users of the Ventra card on the Chicago Transit Authority have complained that their Chase debit cards are being charged instead.

RHB Bank aims for 40,000 new credit card customers in next year

Malaysian Bank RHB is aiming to gain 40,000 members for its new credit card over the next year, increasing its credit card customer base by 1.7%. The card, launched on 15 November, is co-branded for Sogo, a shopping complex in Kuala Lumpur.

Fifth Third takes a swipe at cancer with new credit card

Fifth Third Bank has joined the war against cancer by launching a credit card with the charity Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C).

Wells Fargo squares up to rivals with new credit card reward schemes

US bank Wells Fargo is hoping to tempt customers of all incomes with a range of new credit card reward programmes.

Payvision adds JCB to its payment portfolio

Global payments provider Payvision has added Japanese JCB Card to its payment portfolio, meaning merchants with Payvision can accept the card.