11/17/2022
Mastercard extends inclusive card options across Europe
The payments giant is taking another step towards everyone being able to use their true name on their cards.
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11/17/2022
Swedish fintech Dreams pivots from consumer-facing to B2B
Dreams’ B2B arm, Dreams Technology, brings tangible business value to banks by helping them boost revenues through increased consumer engagement with their banking applications, attract new target groups, and address ESG goals, while improving the f
11/16/2022
American Express launches TikTok accelerator for small businesses
In addition, small business owners will be given access to tools and resources to think like TikTok creators, including a tutorial at AmericanExpress.com/ShopSmallAccelerator on how their businesses can stand out on the platform.
11/15/2022
RBC partners Visa to offer cardholders BNPL option
The deal means that eligible RBC personal credit cardholders can convert a qualifying purchase into smaller, equal payments made over a defined period of time when shopping at participating merchants across Canada - both in-store and online.
11/15/2022
ABA survey details positive consumer online banking ratings
Survey respondents expressed that their bank’s online and mobile app experience was considered to be excellent, very good, or good, which is tied to the record mark established two years ago.
11/15/2022
Japanese Minna Bank’s Developer Set To Expand Cloud Banking Offering
By promoting digital transformation in the global financial industry, ZDF aims to realise its mission: ‘deliver valuable connections to everyone’.
11/14/2022
NAB BNPL product goes live
Unlike other instalment payment or pay-in-four products, NAB Now Pay Later has no late fees, no interest and no account fees.
11/11/2022
JP Morgan and Mastercard unveil Pay-by-Bank service
This means that customers do not need to type in routing and account numbers each time they need to pay a bill.
11/11/2022
TRM Labs raises $70 million
Other big ticket investors in previous rounds include Visa and JPMorgan.
11/11/2022
Spenn and Mastercard team up to boost financial inclusion in Africa
The SPENN-Mastercard virtual card will be rolled out in 2023, initially in Zambia and then across other African markets including Rwanda, Tanzania, and Nigeria.
11/11/2022
Association of Military Banks of America launches 'Patriot Card'
The Patriot Card will provide Veterans who prefer not to use bank or credit union accounts to manage their money an alternative that is equally safe and secure.
11/10/2022
Amid the FTX bloodbath, ‘Paypal for crypto’ Ramp lands $70m Series B
The Series B fundraise was led by Mubadala Capital and Korelya Capital.
11/10/2022
FCA threatens BNPL bosses with jail time and fines as Laybuy nears profitability
In a letter seen by AltFi, the City's financial watchdog cracked down on requirements for BNPLs to ensure “financial promotions” meet its regulations.
11/10/2022
Starling bolsters support for bereaved customers through partnership with Settld
Starling Bank hopes to remove some of the pains of “sadmin” for their customers by partnering with SaaS product Settld.
11/10/2022
Egyptian credit platform Blnk raises $32 million
The funds will support further development of Blnk’s Artificial Intelligence-powered lending infrastructure and the financing of the company’s fast-growing portfolio of customers.
11/10/2022
Wise offers free domestic transfers in UK
For customers in Brazil, Wise also announced a price drop when sending money abroad.
11/09/2022
Sacombank selects Temenos Infinity
The bank plans to introduce fully digital customer onboarding and origination as well as enhance the service experience for existing customers
11/09/2022
Lightyear and LHV partner for instant Euro payments
The investment app is partnering with LHV to bring a new range of banking services to its customers.
11/08/2022
Trip.com Partners Atome for BNPL Payments in APAC
The partnership is Trip.com’s first-ever regional partnership with a BNPL platform and is expected to expand to other markets in the Asia Pacific region in 2023.
11/07/2022
Revolut Poppy cards return after raising £100k last year
Revolut is partnering with the Royal British Legion to give users the option to donate directly donate to the charity through the app.