ATM maker Diebold says it has met the tender condition for Wincor Nixdorf shares as part of a $1.8-billion acquisition. Last year, US-based Diebold agreed to buy out its German rival. The deal will see the creation of an ATM titan worth about $5 billion in sales and give Diebold a stronger presence in Europe. […]
The world has been talking about “mobile payments” for years, but the phrase means different things to different people. So what exactly are mobile payments? And how much more mobile than cash or cards can payments actually get, asks Philipp Nieland, co-founder and CTO of PPRO Group. Some people believe that mobile payments are those […]
The National Retail Federation and the Electronic Payments Coalition don’t agree on much when it comes to interchange, but the two groups each have reached out to the Fed arguing that consumers aren’t benefiting enough from the cap on debit card interchange.
Legal experts suggest that the investigation could provide insight on how the FTC might seek to influence the audit process going forward.
The settlement calls for Home Depot to establish a fund of $13 million to reimburse customers who suffered out-of-pocket financial losses due to the breach, and spend at least $6.5 million to fund identity protection services for affected shoppers.
The payments network gave few details of a December 2013 incident involving an unidentified merchant, but an online letter says card account information could have been compromised.
Banking Technology is conducting a brief survey to find out the industry view on real-time payments and their implications for all parties involved. How ready are you? What are the key drivers for your organisation to embrace real-time payments? Will they displace the existing types of payments? And what are your main concerns when it […]
On the final day of the All Payments Expo in New Orleans on March 23, Sam Maule, emerging payments practice lead at Carlisle & Gallagher Consulting Group, challenged the audience to change the way they think about providing payments solutions. “You all care [about new payment options], but consumers don’t. They have solution overload,” he said.
For retailers and brands setting their sights on digital gifting, it’s important to maintain a strong focus on card design and delivery to ensure the best possible customer experience, according to a group of retail and gifting experts this week at the All Payments Expo in New Orleans.
The sharks were circling at the All Payments Expo in New Orleans this week. To close out the day on Tuesday, a group of eight startups and early stage payment companies pitched their idea or product to a group of three payments industry expert “sharks.” When the waters had calmed, AuthenticID, an Atlanta-based provider of identity verification products, had emerged as the winner.
B2B represents the most promising growth area for Web-connected devices and cars that can order products. And prepaid could be how users pay for such transactions.
A U.S. Treasury Department lawyer gives tips about how to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to regulatory rulemaking.
Google is bringing Android Pay to the UK market – with Bank of Scotland, First Direct, Halifax, HSBC, Lloyds Bank, M&S Bank, MBNA and Nationwide Building Society the first to support it. This latest move follows Android Pay’s launch in the US in September 2015, and it should be available in the UK “in the […]
Sberbank Kazakhstan and OpenWay have launched a cardless cash withdrawal service on the Way4 platform. The bank’s customers can now get cash at more than 900 ATMs without a card. Instead, a “secret” code is entered at the ATM. The new “cash by code” functionality was developed by OpenWay together with an unnamed third party […]
Since the introduction of the Faster Payments Service (FPS) the best part of a decade ago the UK has been rather proud of its payments system – industry body Payments UK uses the phrase “world class payments” in its development plans, and successive politicians have trumpeted the country’s prowess in this field, much as their […]
While prepaid cards long have been positioned as transactional tools to help the underbanked make electronic purchases, the future of the sector lies in expanding the definition of prepaid to serve multiple money management needs for a variety of customers—including those who also have a traditional bank account.
Craig James, CEO of London-based compliance consultancy Neopay, delivered a talk at the All Payments Expo in New Orleans on March 22 to help companies eyeing Europe as an international expansion market.
Tuxedo Money Solutions is bringing its Paybefore Award-winning STA Travel ISIC Prepaid MasterCard to the U.S.
Mobile wallets command serious buzz in the payment and retail worlds, but at the All Payments Expo Tuesday in New Orleans, experts pointed out that the technology has yet to gain global traction and consumers will need more from such programs than the ability to make purchases.
Swiftref, Swift’s global reference data utility, has delivered the IBAN/BIC reference platform for the UK community under the guidance of Payments UK. The project was initiated in early 2015, with Swift commissioned to design and build the platform. Swift says this new Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) International Bank Account Number (IBAN) Only (Sepaio) central […]
As retailers and brands seek to deepen connections with their customers, emerging payment technologies represent a key opportunity for meaningful engagement with consumers, according to Talbott Roche, president and CEO, Blackhawk Network. Delivering a keynote address on the opening day of the All Payments Expo in New Orleans on Monday, Roche explained how the growing ubiquity of mobile devices and the rise of the connected consumer have created myriad new channels for messaging and engagement.
Federal financial institution regulatory agencies on March 21 issued guidance clarifying the applicability of the Customer Identification Program (CIP) rule to prepaid cards issued by banks.
Speakers at the All Payments Expo in New Orleans report significant gains for the anti-fraud technology. But terminals represent a significant speed bump.
Experts at the All Payments Expo talk up gift cards, and give advice on how to sell programs to superiors. They also set their sights on digital gift cards.
Hong Kong start-up Neat is setting its sights on the millennials’ market and will let customers open a payment account with a selfie. Neat founder David Rosa, a former MD at Citi, says the app and payment card will use facial recognition technology to confirm the holder’s Hong Kong identification card is correct. It’s not […]
High street banks in the UK will need to replace or upgrade thousands of cash machines at a cost of £45 million because they cannot grip the new “slippery” plastic notes, according to Bloomberg. Polymer notes are to be brought into circulation this year by the Bank of England, and the banknotes stay cleaner, are […]
The All Payments Expo kicks off today in New Orleans! If you’re at the show, the exhibit hall opens at 10 a.m. Be sure to stop by and see Paybefore at Booth 201 and visit our 2016 Awards Winners Showcase to learn more about this year’s Pay Awards winners. Then, join us to celebrate the 10th annual Pay Awards at 6:15 p.m. to find out who will win top honors.
BPC Banking Technologies says New Zealand’s largest retail chain – Warehouse Group – has chosen the SmartVista payments suite for its financial services business. The initiative is called “Warehouse Money” and offers the retailer’s consumers the chance to save 5% on purchases via a new Visa card or earn “purple dollars” via the Purple card. […]
Chase Bank Kenya has migrated its full card portfolio to the Way4 payment software platform from Electra Card System. The solution is developed by Belgium-based OpenWay and Way4 will support the issuance of prepaid, debit and credit cards — under the MasterCard and Visa brands. Chase Bank Kenya is looking to grow its cards business […]
DNB’s “first” peer-to-peer (P2P) mobile payment solution in Norway has become the number one downloaded app in the country. Dubbed “Vipps”, and launched six months ago with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), it is now used by 25% of Norway’s population. The app is available for use on all mobile devices and it allows short chat […]
Catch up on Banking Technology’s top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place! Deutsche Börse and LSE to merge Two hearts beat as one. D+H Corporation joins US real-time payments rush Catches up with rivals FIS and Jack Henry. Deutsche Bank and Bank of China partner for cash management Becomes first […]
US-based banking and payments software vendor D+H has joined its rivals FIS and Jack Henry in partnering with The Clearing House (TCH) for real-time payments. D+H will provide US banks and financial institutions with access to TCH’s domestic instant payments system. The system is currently being built, with the “plumbing” provided by VocaLink. The vendor’s […]
A UK-based challenger bank, Mondo, has partnered with Thames Card Technology for debit card production and personalisation. Beta test cards will be issued to consumers this year. Mondo, which positions itself as a “mobile first” bank, will be offering a contactless debit card paired with a mobile banking app to its customers. The mobile app’s […]
A long-standing user of a host of Misys’ products, The United Bank of Egypt has committed to upgrade to the latest version of software. The project is penned for completion later this year. The bank will upgrade to FusionBanking Equation (core system), FusionBanking Trade Innovation (trade finance) and FusionCapital Opics (treasury and capital markets). It […]
The rise of m-wallets, smartphones and online shopping could be a boon to virtual incentives.
If you’re not analyzing your cardholders’ IVR interactions, you’re missing an opportunity to improve their experiences and engender loyalty. IVR design based on insights from previous interactions is crucial, particularly in prepaid where cardholders rely heavily on customer service.
Smaller banks bent on taking market share from larger rivals can appeal to mobile consumers without going all-in on NFC, at least for now.
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A recent report claiming that heightened anti-tax fraud efforts have led to taxpayers suffering delays in receiving refunds via prepaid cards mischaracterizes the situation, industry observers say.
The hearing followed an announcement from Committee Chairman Reb. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) of Republican committee members’ plans to reform financial reform in Washington, including demanding that regulatory agencies undergo a cost-benefit analysis of every regulation.
