Mox a new virtual bank created by Standard Chartered in partnership with PCCW, HKT and Trip.com has been officially launched in Hong Kong. The new virtual bank provides its suite of retail banking services entirely digitally over its app. Mox is the first virtual bank in Hong Kong to support both Apple Pay and Google […]

BitPay, announced a new feature enabling users to buy cryptocurrency from within the BitPay Wallet App using Wyre. Customers can now buy Bitcoin and ETH using a debit card or Apply Pay through the BitPay Wallet App with one-click. A Wyre account is not required. The option to purchase other cryptos like XRP and stablecoins will be […]

Mastercard, NetPlusDotCom and Innovectives have announced the launch of Merchant Digital to provide micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria with digital payment tools. The platform enables Nigerian businesses to accept digital payments through optimized solutions such as Mastercard Quick Response (QR), USSD codes, contactless transactions, point-of-sale terminals and web payment gateways to grow ecommerce. […]

ClearBank has stated that it has become the first clearing bank to offer multi-currency bank accounts via API. The clearing bank will be able to offer more than 30 multi-currency bank accounts in the Q4 2020. ClearBank will be providing customers with the ability to seamlessly move funds between accounts with real-time foreign exchange pricing based […]

Visa Canada has announced the extension of Click to Pay to Canada. The offering helps consumers make safe and fast purchases across different retailers and platforms, as a “digital-first explosion has ushered in the next generation of commerce.” “With the increasingly high numbers of online shoppers in the wake of COVID-19, we are committed to […]

Jumio announced the launch of the Jumio KYX Platform. Jumio KYX Platform is a unified platform that adapts to the unique needs and risks of organizations. It lets modern enterprises easily verify user identities for onboarding, safeguard existing accounts and mitigate financial crime risk. The platform enables organizations around the globe to manage compliance requirements, […]

Square announced the launch of two new features,  On-Demand Pay for employees, and Instant Payments for employers. These new features will enable Square Payroll customers and their employees to more easily and effectively manage their cash flow. The new offerings, which leverage Square’s Seller and Cash App ecosystems, represent a major milestone in providing employees […]

Tangerine Bank, a direct bank that delivers simplified everyday banking to Canadians has announced that the bank is giving Chequing Clients a new, convenient and secure way to pay with Visa Debit later this fall. The new Visa debit will be available in two card designs for clients to choose from. Tangerine Bank will leverage Visa‘s […]

Emirates Skywards  has partnered with Barclays to launch the Emirates Skywards Mastercard. Customers can now earn Skywards Miles quickly through everyday spend, including travel and lifestyle purchases, as well as enjoy immediate Silver or Gold tier membership status during the first year. “We’re excited to introduce our first-ever cobranded credit card in the U.S. to […]

Standard Chartered Bank and Amazon.ae announced the launch of new instalments payment plans. This will allow Standard Chartered credit cardholders shop on Amazon.ae and convert their purchases into monthly instalments for a period up to 12 months. Payfort, an Amazon company, is enabling the service through using its online payment gateway. The new service allows […]