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GoCardless and TransferWise launch first global network for bank debit
Customers can collect recurring payments in over 30 countries.
American Express partners with Coupa for virtual card integration
Amex cards will be available to Coupa clients from late 2019 onwards.
Santander to launch online deposit platform in US
It is said to be a rival to Goldman Sachs’ Marcus offering.
Banking Technology October 2019 issue out now
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Thriving in a hyper-connected world.
Zip acquires PartPay for $50m
The Aussie credit card company has also purchased an equity interest in QuadPay.
CardX raises $2m in debt financing
The fintech helps businesses avoid credit card transaction fees.
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Secured cards: public relations ploy or financial health builder?
They can be a critical tool for financially vulnerable people.
Amex to acquire digital payment automation platform Acompay
The deal should close later this year.
Paysend raises £8.5m for global roll-out
The fintech also launched its own digital currency, Pays XDR.
Let’s work together
Bank-fintech collaboration should take priority on this year’s Sibos agenda.
MoneyLion roars with $160m funding
The company will have raised over $200 million in equity financing.
PayTech Awards 2019 winners announced!
Celebrating excellence and innovation in the payments industry and people who make it happen.
NetSuite supports GoCardless in global expansion
The platform helps to cut the complexities of international operations.
InComm makes third-acquisition this year with purchase of Meridian Loyalty
The amount of the acquisition was undisclosed.
Canada’s PaymentsMB taps Cardstream for European expansion
Cardstream will link up with acquirers and suppliers.
JCB and Interac Corp agree Canadian ATM deal
JCB cardholders can withdraw cash at machines throughout Canada.
DocuSign picks GoCardless to drive European growth
The move offers subscription payment alternatives to cards and PayPal.
Banking Technology July/August 2019 issue out now
Drawing the curtains on a bright tomorrow.
Visa and PayPal’s new deal
While the US service is powered via a partnership with JPMorgan Chase, PayPal’s Instant Transfer in Canada is powered by Visa’s push payments system, Visa Direct.
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ConnexPay raises $7m Series A round
The travel payment start-up will use the funds to continue developing its tech.
Open hits $50m funding for SME banking
The Indian fintech will use the funds to scale up the team.
Three old-school self-service strategies to ditch – and what to do instead
The ATM is the only channel that provides cash access anytime, anywhere. Take advantage of its huge potential!
Chip Mong Bank picks Compass Plus to support Cambodia launch
Compass Plus provides an ATM cash-by-code service.
Crypterium launches prepaid card
The Crypterium Card is loaded with cryptocurrencies and functions just like a traditional prepaid card.
Brex raises $100m to reach $2.6bn valuation
In an extension to a Series C round launched in October.
H&R Block acquires Wave Financial for $398m
It follows Wave’s recent acquisition of Every.
Synapse receives $33m for back-end fintech
The San Francisco-based start-up expects integrations with Visa and MasterCard.
Mastercard announces next generation fintech accelerator
Accelerate 2.0 includes Global Reach service.
Zero closes $20m Series A to serve 200,000-strong waitlist
Offers a combination of debit and credit card.
Student digital current account Loot enters administration
The fintech collapsed after a sale to RBS fell through.
Card issuing platform Marqeta goes to Series E with $260m
This puts the company’s valuation at nearly $2 billion.
ATMs decline for first time as cash demand falls
But ATMS are on the rise in developing markets.
KOHO closes $42m for alternative fintech
Led by Portag3, who supported its Series A.
Business card management platform Pleo raises $56m
It follows last year’s $16m Series A.
