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 […]

VenueNext has announced a multi-year partnership with Ticketmaster, that will enable fans to manage contactless payments, mobile orders and other in-venue experiences from their smart phones. The features will be made available at every venue around the world that is powered by Ticketmaster technology as they tap into digital ticketing capabilities. The partnership will provide […]

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 […]

Hong Leong Bank has introduced Hong Leong Bank Tap On Phone, which enables Android mobile devices to be used a card payment acceptance device. This new contactless feature is made possible through a partnership with Payments Network Malaysia (“PayNet”) powered by Soft Space, with an aim to bring down the cost of going cashless even […]

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 […]

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 […]

Starling digital bank is launching, Starling Kite, a debit card for children across UK so that they can spend contact free as they prepare to return to school. Debit cardcan be ordered by parents from the app. The card will have children’s names printed on it, giving them a sense of ownership and responsibility. They will […]