Fintech
Sberbank, one of Russia’s largest state-owned banks, has partnered with Visa and Russian supermarket, Azbuka Vkusa to open a cashier-less store where customers simply take items from shelves and are automatically charged. To use the all-new service, customers need to download the Take&Go mobile app by Sberbank, sign up, and associate a bank card with […]
Uber is launching its Uber Cash digital wallet feature in Sub-Saharan Africa through a partnership with San Francisco-based fintech firm Flutterwave. This feature has reduced the need for cash payments or direct withdrawals from their bank accounts, the latter being a somewhat problematic process that requires customers to give out sensitive card information. The partnership will allow […]
Klarna, the leading global payments provider and shopping service, today announced that it is launching a customer loyalty program called Vibe this summer, becoming the first buy now, pay a later service provider to offer a rewards program. The no-fee program will be rolled out to the US market in June before being extended to […]
Centrapay, the digital asset integrator, has signed agreements with Coca-Cola Amatil (Amatil) in Australia and New Zealand to give thirsty antipodeans the option to use their Sylo Smart Wallet to pay for items across Amatil’s vending network using cryptocurrency. Centrapay’s world-class technology makes it easy for consumers, merchants, and machines to leverage digital assets in the physical […]
Finastra has appointed Margaret Franco as Chief Marketing Officer. Joining from Dell Technologies, she is based at Finastra’s London headquarters and takes responsibility for leadership of the global marketing organization, including corporate communications, brand, digital, solutions and field and partner marketing. Margaret brings a wealth of marketing and product management expertise from her career in the technology industry. […]
After becoming Pakistan’s first fintech to win an E-Money Institution (EMI) license pilot green light from State Bank of Pakistan, Finja has now also been added to the bank’s list for Interbank Fund Transfers from any bank or ATM in Pakistan. This marks the first time a non-bank has been allowed this access and will […]
Nordic challenger bank Lunar has launched accounts and cards designed to help teenagers between 15 to 17 years old to offer to help them teach about money management. So they can manage their allowances, salary, and money on their own account. Teenagers will be able to sign up for an account themselves. The new service […]
Mastercard launches Fintech Express in Europe, a programme designed to facilitate emerging fintechs’ launch and expansion. Leveraging the power of partnerships and Mastercard’s expertise, technology, and global network, startups will now be able to focus on innovation that drives the digital economy. Mastercard Fintech Express helps startups launch rapidly and expand based on their needs: […]
Bank ABC entered a founding partnership with Bahrain Fintech Bay (BFB). This strategic alliance illustrates Bank ABC and Bahrain FinTech Bay‘s continued commitment to play a pivotal role in the development of the fintech ecosystem in the Kingdom of Bahrain and expedite its transformation into a cashless, digital economy. As part of the agreement, Bank […]
Onfido, the global identity verification, and authentication company have announced a partnership with SalaryDost, a leading digital consumer lending platform in India, to provide identity verification with real-time live video checks to verify users and for a robust Know Your Customer (KYC) solution. Onfido’s machinelearning technology verifies the identities of new SalaryDost users signing up […]