“As many as 2.5m biometric payment cards will be issued during 2021, according to an ABI Research forecast , with more than 20 biometric payment card pilots already underway across the globe.”

“Customers of Deutsche Bank in Spain can now apply for a card that replaces the traditional, printed CVV number with a small screen integrated into the back of the card that displays a new CVV every four hours. The dynamic CVV technology used in the cards “makes it possible to increase security, especially when shopping online, as it invalidates cloning or data theft in online transactions and in stores,” according to Mastercard .”

“Like other luxuries once restricted to the wealthy—cellphones, private airport lounges and French handbags—metal credit cards have trickled down the income stream. Capital One Financial Corp. and other banks have added metal to some of their credit cards with the idea that the hefty feel makes customers feel special and maybe spend more. Customers typically can’t ask their bank to swap out their plastic cards, but at least 20 types of credit cards in the U.S. contain metal, including offerings from JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citigroup Inc., and Wells Fargo & Co.”

“Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading everyday super app today announced the launch of GrabPay Card, Asia’s first numberless card that offers users unparalleled card security, access to an expanded rewards ecosystem and hassle-free Grab payments integration in order to bring cashless convenience to millions in Southeast Asia.”

“Swiss bank Cornèr Banca has launched a biometric payment card that lets customers make contactless payments without being restricted to the usual CHF40 (US$40) contactless transaction limit. The new Cornèrcard Biometric Gold Visa credit card is being made available as a limited edition of 100 cards and carries a one-time membership fee of CHF300 (US$300) plus an annual fee of CHF190 (US$190) after the first year.”

“Today, American Express and Coupa announced the availability of the American Express virtual Card as a payment option within Coupa’s leading business spend management (BSM) platform. The new payment integration with Coupa Pay, a set of payment and financial solutions within the Coupa BSM platform, is expected to first be available to American Express Corporate customers in the United Kingdom and Australia in late 2019 and the United States in mid-2020. The partnership will give businesses the ability to better manage supplier payments.”

“People who support themselves and their families with incomes from gig and hourly work often have to stitch together earnings from various sources to pay bills, budget for savings and manage financial emergencies. Mastercard today announced that it is using Mastercard Send , the company’s push payment solution to enable pay advances and blend stability with flexibility for those working without traditional paychecks.”

“The new design helps customers easily and quickly identify the correct way a card should be inserted into a cash machine. The flat design also makes it easier to fit into a wallet or purses and helps to increase the lifespan of the card. The larger card lettering helps make it easier for customers to identify in poor lighting. As part of the development of the card design, NatWest has been working closely with the Alzheimer’s Society to make sure the new cards also help customers with dementia. Extra features such as the notch and raised dots, differentiate the card from others and act as a reminder to dementia customers which way around the card should be. Additionally with all customers having the same card any stigma associated with a special card is taken away.”

“The Apple Card takes a more aggressively digital approach to credit card relationships than most other products on the market — but the technology behind it isn’t exclusive to Apple. Following about 18 months of secretive development with Apple and Goldman Sachs, Mastercard is ready to bring the same offering to other issuers. Its platform carries over many of the features that Apple Card users will get, according to Chris Reid, Mastercard’s executive vice president of cyber intelligence and data services for North America. Reid spoke at SourceMedia’s annual Card Forum taking place this week in New Orleans.”

“Today, Visa announced an agreement with Postmates, the nation’s largest on-demand delivery network, to enable real-time² funds disbursement to their entire fleet. This new feature, called Postmates “Instant Deposits,” is facilitated by Stripe’s Instant Payouts feature, running on Visa Direct, Visa’s real-time push payments platform, and is now live and available to the Postmates fleet of more than 200,000 in the United States.”

“Troovo has developed intelligent Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions that enable industries such as travel, payment, and procurement to fully automate their workflows and processes. As these businesses typically transact across borders and process high volumes of data, RPA solutions are optimal to improve operational efficiencies, boost capabilities, and reduce processing costs.”

“Worldpay Inc. is adding another tool for financial institutions in their efforts to curtail the pricey and nuisance-laden aftereffects of rampant data breaches. The company’s solution comes in the form of credit and debit cards that use a dynamic card-verification value. Cincinnati-based Worldpay is testing the Motion Code-enabled credit and debit cards with two undisclosed credit unions and a bank before broader availability, expected later this year. The hope is to make online shopping more secure.”

“Users first record one or more fingerprints for authentication purposes. When they want to buy something, they need only touch the fingerprint sensor on the card’s lower right corner with their finger so as to authenticate payment. The fingerprint record is only kept in the card, and given that fingerprint authentication is also done on the card, merchants do not need any further equipment to accept payment.”

“Meeting market demand for easy-to-use, smart touchscreen experiences at the point of sale, Verifone (NYSE: PAY) today announces Engage V400c, the first touchscreen countertop solution in the Engage family. Enhancing the Engage lineup of countertops and PIN pads, this new solution is ideal for any small to midsized business (SMB) in a variety of environments including retail, hospitality, drugstore, casual restaurant, and convenience store.”

“The makers of the programmable Fuze smart card say it’s powerful enough to be your wallet in one card yet secure enough to be used the same way as traditional payment cards—including trusting it to restaurant servers when paying the bill. But it turns out that convenience comes with a major catch. A flaw makes it possible for anyone with even brief physical control of the card to surreptitiously siphon all data stored on the device.”

“Today, a tokenized payment device for Samsung Pay shows up at FCC. The product is called LoopPay TPD or LoopPay Valet and has model number SP-TPD02. The compact transceiver (5.9×3.7x4mm) supports MST and NFC technologies. It is small enough to hang on a bunch of keys. The device is controlled by a companion app over a Bluetooth Low Energy connection.”

“CPI Card Group® (Nasdaq: PMTS, TSX: PMTS) (“CPI” or the “Company”), a global leader in financial and EMV® chip card production and related services, today announced a set of activities planned during the co-located Secure Technology Alliance (STA) Payments Summit and International Card Manufacturing Association (ICMA) 2018 Card Manufacturing & Personalization EXPO, held March 26-29 in Orlando.”

“Some experts say reports of the credit card’s death have been greatly exaggerated. Cards aren’t going away soon, they say, and neither is the credit-card account, which consumers value and are comfortable using. Others say credit cards won’t be needed in five years because mobile payments are more convenient, cheaper and more secure.”

“In the tests, which will happen in Europe where PIN entry is much more common than in the United States because of the widespread use of chip-and-PIN cards, London-based MyPINPad’s MPES software-based PIN pad will be integrated in Ingenico’s payment processing and existing infrastructure. The first test is expected to begin midyear.”

“WEX developed Cross Roads with mixed fleet customers to create one of the first fully closed-loop networks across retail and high-speed diesel locations. The offer combines all the benefits WEX cards are known for – competitive pricing, integrated reporting and convenience, matchless product controls and the largest proprietary network of accepting merchants – plus thousands of added savings made available through the WEX EDGE Savings Network, an asset leveraged from WEX’s acquisition of Electronic Funds Source (EFS). Among those added savings are truck stop fuel discounts that average 15 cents per gallon, as well as special pricing on a myriad of fleet business expenses including tires, office supplies, mobile phone plans and more.”

“The new single-chip, single-die solution eliminates the need for a companion chip while delivering the performance benefits of the dual-chip platform. Apart from improving performance, the third-generation sensor also simplifies the OEM design process and supports easy hardware integration in applications like smartphones, the company claims.”