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Fifth Third introduces direct deposit switch feature

This year, Fifth Third accepted the challenge of delivering new solutions that take the worry out of some of customers’ biggest banking stressors.

Network International Leverages Mastercard Expertise to Digitise Business Expenses in UAE

The new programme aims to deliver better visibility and efficiency in commercial payment flows

UK Contactless Payment Issues; Retailers Turn Customers Away

The result is that leading UK retailers have had to resort to cash-only payments.

UK shoppers frustrated by payment outage

The outage has since been attributed to a service disruption at Worldline.

GoCardless and ICE InsureTech partner on faster payments for insurance firms

ICE customers will be able to use GoCardless to address their pain points while delivering a high-quality customer experience.

America First Credit Union picks Loquat for small biz member onboarding

The partnership will equip small business owners with time-saving mobile solutions to make it easier, faster and more secure to run their business

Nala bags $40m Series A to scale remittance services

Reports by TechCrunch reveal that the fintech intends to start its international market expansion in Asia.

African remittance app Nala raises $40 million to go global

With 500,000 customers onboard, the Nala team has grown from just seven members to over 100 staff.

Developing HSBC's Zing app: The role played by Visa, Currencycloud and Tink

Zing shows how outdated the ‘legacy financial services versus fintechs’ narrative really is.

Galileo rolls out wire transfer API for fintechs

Through its wire transfer API, Galileo connects fintechs partnering with Community Federal Savings Bank (“CFSB”) with Fedwire via sponsor bank CFSB.

Mastercard and Visa extend cap on inter-regional fees for tourist cards in EU

For card not present transactions, the caps stays at 1.15% for debit cards and 1.5% for credit cards.

Alipay smooths mobile phone payments at the checkout

This new feature is designed to streamline the checkout process and improve efficiency for merchants, offering a simplified experience compatible with both Android and Apple mobile phones.

UAE-Property Developer Adopts Visa and Mashreq Virtual Card Solution to Drive Automation

By adopting this solution, Emaar will be able to make payments using virtual cards to their card-accepting suppliers

Handelsbanken Norway extends Tietoevry Banking deal

The agreement has a duration of five years, and is a renewal of a previous agreement.

G+D unveils offline payments tech

The function enables P2P and P2B payments, says G+D, adding that central banks are also making offline a critical part of the digital currency work.

MUFG invests in Thai super app Ascend Money

Ascend Money is a promising fintech player in Thailand with widespread penetration in the country's consumer segment and deep understanding of their daily payments and financial requirements.

Klarna joins forces with Adobe to revolutionize payment flexibility for global merchants

The partnership between Klarna and Adobe Commerce seeks to enhance the shopping experience by making payment processes smoother and more adaptable.

Ant Group and Mastercard extend digital payments programme to Chengdu and Chongqing

Following the initial rollout of the program in Beijing and subsequent expansion to Guangzhou and Shanghai earlier this year, Ant Group has been working intimately with partners to improve digital payment options' accessibility

ABN Amro completes BUX acquisition

This strategic acquisition marks a significant step for both ABN AMRO and BUX in the retail investment space.

Lenovo implements Trustly's open banking checkout in UK and Europe

The checkout technology will be provided by Trustly, the global leader in open banking payments.

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