All articles by Ellie Chambers
Ellie Chambers
Reserve Bank of India permits cash withdrawals with prepaid cards at POS
The Reserve Bank of India has announced that prepaid cards issued by banks can now be used to withdraw cash at POS terminals.
BRAC bank to accept JCB cards
Bangladesh’s BRAC Bank is to start accepting Japan-based JCB International (JCBI) cards.
Primax joins Smart Card Alliance
Primax, the US credit card services company, has joined Smart Card Alliance, allowing it to use EMV chip card technology.
Mint Wireless launches simplified m-payments platform
Australian payment processor Mint Wireless has launched an m-payments platform that aims to simplify the use of card payments across multiple mobile devices and platforms.
Imperial Bank and Arsenal launch debit card in Kenya and Uganda
Imperial Bank and Arsenal Football Club are launching a co-branded debit card in Kenya and Uganda.
FCA urged to regulate UKs £5bn gift cards market
The city watchdog has been urged to regulate the UK’s £4.7bn ($7.3bn) gift cards market to protect customers’ money from struggling retailers.
Gun baron launches credit card processor for firearms industry
US gun baron Kelly McMillan has announced the launch of a credit card processing solution for manufacturers and retailers of firearms.
Standard Bank signs five year deal with MasterCard
South Africa-based Standard Bank has signed a five year contract with MasterCard which will see the financial service rolled out across Africa.
MasterCard, C-Sam and DNP team up on NFC m-wallet
MasterCard, C-Sam and Japanese company Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) have joined forces to launch a white-label NFC mobile wallet service in Japan.
Israeli watchdog warns credit card payment processor to allow competition
Antitrust Authority, Israel’s credit card market watchdog, has warned Automated Banking Services (ABS) to make room for new competitors.