Fingerprint Cards AB’s second-generation T-Shape sensor module and software platform for biometric payment cards have achieved compliance with Mastercard’s new Fingerprint Sensor Evaluation Process. Having passed the former specifications last year, Fingerprints has proactively secured this updated approval to simplify the process for card manufacturers to launch second generation biometric payment cards. This development will […]

Elitedias, the Singapore-based game credits top-up platform launches new payment options with XanPay across Southeast Asia. Up to 40% of the world’s top gaming markets are located in Asia. Apart from the usual credit card options, Elitedias is looking to include local payment method options to suit modern preferences. Despite XanPay being one of the newest […]

Zwipe launches a range of enrolment solutions to complement their next-generation biometric payment card platform, Zwipe Pay ONE. Zwipe will deliver multiple different types of solutions that include not only passive and customizable enrolment devices, such as sleeves, highly integrated card fulfilment packaging, and branch-based enrolment solutions, but also self-service mobile phone APIs that can […]

Paysafe has announced a new payments partnership with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the trade association of the world’s airlines. Global airlines and travel suppliers will be able to benefit from Paysafe’s comprehensive travel payments solution through its integration with the IATA Financial Gateway (IFG), the Association’s omni-channel payment and orchestration platform. Scheduled to complete in the […]

Railsbank has launched Embedded Finance Experiences, the new category and vision represents the next phase of growth for embedded finance, moving away from basic banking, card or financial products to deeper and richer financial experiences. Research commissioned by Railsbank has uncovered growing demand for new and improved financial experiences and better rewards from consumers. It […]

CaixaBank has launched the first credit card in Spain to be made from 100% recycled PVC from sources such as waste from the construction industry, plastic recycling bags or waste from other cards, among others.  Recycled plastic Visa & Pay is another step towards the introduction of recycled materials across the entire range of CaixaBank […]

Zopa has been awarded its full bank licence, launching at a time when consumers need financial services providers to work on their behalf more than ever.   Zopa Bank will focus on better meeting the financial needs of UK customers in sectors where they have traditionally been poorly served, while also delivering an experience that matches their […]

Mastercard announced that Amazon customers in 12 countries across North America, Latin America, Middle East and Europe will have their stored card credentials tokenized. By replacing a consumer’s physical card number with a token, payment information is unique to each individual transaction and can be used only by the merchant that requested it. Amazon will […]

Tabby, the UAE-based FinTech startup and the region’s first Buy Now Pay Later solution, announced it has raised $7M to fund its growth and launch its offering in Saudi Arabia. The funding round was led by Raed Ventures with participation from MSA Capital and existing investor Arbor Ventures.   Launched in 2019 by Hosam Arab, […]

JS Bank Ltd is one of the fastest-growing banks in Pakistan, with 360 branches in 180 cities. With the objective of creating a differentiation in the digital and consumer banking space, the Bank has recently entered into a multi-dimensional agreement with the world’s leader in digital payments – Visa. This partnership with Visa showcases JS […]