All articles by Robert Prendergast
Robert Prendergast
Thawani Pay partners with Takaful Oman to offer motor insurance to app users
The collaboration aims to transform customer experience by enabling users to easily obtain motor insurance
Wirex adds VEUR and VCHF stablecoins to its platform for easy spending
Wirex cards allow users to receive payments in VEUR and/or VCHF, use them for remittances or sell digital assets for stablecoins
Weyay Bank launches “AFAQ” for instant bank transfers between GCC countries
This enables transfers in the local currencies of these countries to be made faster and at a lower cost compared to traditional methods
Arab Financial Services and Mediterranean Bank partner to introduce advanced card solutions in Libya
Through this collaboration, AFS will deliver comprehensive card processing and sponsorship services
UnionPay make payments Easier for international visitors to China
More users of international UnionPay-powered e-wallets can now make Weixin QR payments in China’s Mainland
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Klarpay AG rebrands to Bivial AG
Bivial AG is aims to heighten its services beyond its established knowledge in cross-border corporate payments
UK momentum continues for American Express
American Express is now accepted in more locations than ever with coverage now at brands like Screwfix, B&M and Timpson
How open banking is transforming the financial world
More than just a technological advance, open banking is a catalyst for systemic change in the financial sector. Niv Liran explores whether open banking will also change the payments landscape
PayU facilitates online transactions with Google Pay integration
Google Pay enables Colombian users to make transactions quickly, securely, and effortlessly, both in physical stores and online platforms
Mastercard and Xsolla launch Pay With Points in Poland
In-game payments remain an area with room for improvement, with over 40% of consumers reporting needing assistance