All articles by Ellie Chambers

Ellie Chambers

Citi expands global payment offering with new currencies

Citigroup has expanded its global payment service network’s cross-currency payment capabilities.

Yandex.Money launches universal e-payment services in Russia

Russian electronic payment system Yandex.Money has launched universal payment processing for online merchants, a step that commentators have said could encourage growth in e-payments.

WorldPay and PayWizard to integrate payments for digital media services

Global payment processor WorldPay and billing and subscriber management platform PayWizard have announced a deal to integrate payments for digital media services.

Real-time payments widely available in five years – ACI

The majority (83%) of financial industry professionals expect real-time payments to be widely available within five years, a survey has from ACI Worldwide has revealed.

Braintree rolls out mobile wallet in UK

Global payment platform Braintree is rolling out mobile wallet Venmo Touch across the UK before launching it across Europe in the next few months.

Bitcoin shows signs of recovery despite Silk Road shutdown

Bitcoin value has already begun to recover after the virtual currency’s price plunged following the FBI raid on a black market website, seizing Bitcoins worth $3.6m.

American Express, MasterCard and Visa propose global framework for digital payments

American Express, MasterCard and Visa have presented their proposal for a global framework to improve the security and customer experience of online and mobile shopping using digital ‘tokens’.

US Bankcard Services unveils iPad POS system

 Georgia-based US Bankcard Services has unveiled an iPad credit card payment terminal.

Provident Bank and First Data to extend partnership

Provident Bank and First Data, the e-commerce and payment processing provider, have signed a deal to extend their merchant services partnership.

UAE banks to roll out direct debit

UAE banks could offer direct debit services as early as 5 October, bringing an end to the practice of writing post-dated cheques.