09/28/2022
Banking app for “global citizens” Bankkit launches in UK
Bankkit also claims to offer a feature “which no UK bank has” – the “easy payment” of overseas utility bills and non-utility bill payments.
Mobile Banking
09/26/2022
Punks, Apes, & Goblins - hi launches NFT customisable card
The hi debit card can be used to spend fiat, stablecoins and other crypto at any Mastercard merchant worldwide, offering between one and ten per cent cashback.
09/26/2022
Payment Innovations Remain Apple’s Top Fintech Priority
Although Apple has been exploring products such as credit cards, BNPL and checking accounts, it appears that payments still remain the firm’s top priority at this point in time.
09/23/2022
Telcos can now apply for licences to operate 5G mobile services
Once the tenders have been evaluated the Authority will make recommendations for awarding licences for up to three applicants.
09/23/2022
Flutterwave enables Google Pay for African businesses
Google Pay is a safe, simple, and helpful way to make contactless payments in store, and also payments in apps and on the web.
09/22/2022
Why are government and regulators uneasy about fintech's rise?
Rise of the fintech sector is posing a two-fold challenge before regulators and the govt: To turn India into a fintech superpower while ensuring consumer safety by firms.
09/20/2022
Bank CIC launches digital platform
A digital service for the new Swiss bank.
09/20/2022
Maslife partners Thames Technology to deliver cards for customers
The payment cards will be offered as both eco-friendly PVC card and premium metal card options, providing Maslife customers with choice.
09/19/2022
EC competition concerns sees Pivo pull out of merger with Vipps and MobilePay
This has forced Danske Bank and the consortium of lenders behind Vipps to move ahead without OP Financial and Pivo.
09/15/2022
Latin American giant Ebanx moves into Africa
Importantly, a high level of mobile penetration and consumption in African countries positions the region to be the “next frontier”
09/14/2022
CBA switches on PayTo for recurring payments
Users of the system have the ability to view, authorise, pause or cancel payment agreements via their internet banking copnnection or mobile app.
09/13/2022
Coutts bank warns customers not to update their iPhone operating systems or they will lose online banking services
It said they may lose access to their Coutts digital services if they upgraded to iOS 16, Apple’s biggest update to the iPhone since 2020 which was released yesterday.
09/08/2022
Pleo teams with Yapily for open banking
Through Yapily Payments, Pleo users can top up their Pleo account directly from their bank account.
09/07/2022
Alpian partners with Visa to offer innovative, digital, and smart payment solutions for Switzerland
With the partnership made official, Alpian can now issue its premium, intelligent metal debit card offering across Switzerland.
09/07/2022
Liberty Bank to launch new digital bank for small businesses next year
It aims to offer deposits and loans to businesses, along with expense management, invoicing and payment management solutions.
09/07/2022
Starling launches Bulk Payments feature for small businesses
The new feature is available to UK business customers with GBP accounts through Starling’s Online Banking platform for £7 a month.
09/06/2022
Carbon Finance extends Mambu partnership
The agreement enables Carbon to offer the full-spectrum of banking products and services, and launch Carbon Zero, its new 'Buy now, pay later' (BNPL) product.
09/02/2022
SumUp launches e-wallet app
The app has an integrated loyalty scheme focused on supporting local businesses.
09/02/2022
ING and CCV launch app that turns handsets into payments terminals
This new payment method can provide a better customer experience and provides new possibilities for the retail and hospitality sector
09/02/2022
BoB Financial and Snapdeal launch contactless credit card
The card also offers 10 reward points per INR 100 spent on online, grocery and departmental store spends.