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April 26, 2024
Alipay+ Enables Digital Payment of 14 Overseas E-wallets from 9 Countries and Regions in Hong Kong to Support City’s Global Travel Drive
Business Wire
“In support of Hong Kong’s new mega tourism and commerce drive, Alipay+ now enables users of 14 leading overseas mobile wallets and bank apps from 9 countries and regions to make seamless payment in Hong Kong from their home apps. This represents the largest number of international payment apps introduced at the city’s offline commercial […]
April 25, 2024
Hitachi Payment Services Launches India's First Upgradable ATM
Hitachi Payment Services
“Hitachi Payment Services, India’s leading payments and commerce solutions provider announced the launch of the country’s first Upgradable ATM. The Upgradable ATM can be transformed into a high-performance Cash Recycling Machine (CRM) at any time.”
April 24, 2024
PayU Receives RBI's In-Principle Approval to Operate as a Payment Aggregator
PR Newswire
“PayU, one of India’s leading digital financial services providers, announced that it has received the in-principle authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with regard to its online payments aggregation business.”
Nium and Thredd Expand Partnership to Power B2B Travel Payments in APAC
PR Newswire
“Nium, the global leader in real-time cross-border payments, announced the expansion of its partnership with Thredd, a leading global payments processor, to issue virtual cards in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.”
Airwallex Expands Payment Acceptance to the U.S., Cementing Its Position as a Leading One-Stop Financial Platform for Borderless Businesses
Airwallex
“Airwallex announced the U.S. launch of its payment acceptance solution where U.S.-based merchants can use the service to accept payments from domestic and international customers.”
April 23, 2024
PPro Expands Its Local Payments Offering to the US
PPRO
“PPRO, the leading local payments platform, has announced its entry into the US market enabling global payment service providers (PSPs) and merchants to reach millions of US consumers via a single API.”
April 18, 2024
Synchrony Expands Dental Payment Offerings with Adit Practice Management Software Partnership
PR Newswire
“Synchrony announced a new partnership with Adit, an industry leading dental practice management software provider.”
April 17, 2024
TokenEx and IXOPAY to Merge, Enabling Merchants to Optimize the Use of Multiple Payment Processors
GlobeNewswire News Room
“TokenEx, the leading cloud tokenization provider, and IXOPAY, the leading independent payments orchestration platform, announced their definitive agreement to merge, creating a new leader in global payments optimization. The combined company will be called IXOPAY.”
April 16, 2024
Worldline Announces Partnership With Risk Expert Riskquest BV to Provide Best-In-Class Credit Checking
Business Wire
“Worldline has signed a partnership agreement with the leading risk consultancy firm in the Netherlands RiskQuest BV, part of the Zanders Group, to provide best-in-class credit check processes specific to the Dutch market.”
April 15, 2024
Mastercard and Leading Canadian Fintech VoPay Enter Strategic Partnership to Aid Money Movement for Canadians with Mastercard Move
Fintech Finance
“Responding to the ever-growing need to move money seamlessly, Mastercard and VoPay announced a strategic partnership that will offer choice, simplicity and efficiency for near-real-time money movement in Canada and internationally for businesses and consumers.”
April 12, 2024
Nubank Ultravioleta Enters the Travel Segment With the Launch of Global Account for Customers
Nu International
“Nubank Ultravioleta, the exclusive experience for high-income Nubank customers, announces its entry into the travel segment with the pre-launch of its Global Account, in partnership with Wise Platform, Wise’s market-leading global infrastructure solution for banks and large companies.”
April 10, 2024
Wirex Reveals Plan for Decentralised Governance in Upcoming Web3 Payment Network WPay
PR Newswire
“Wirex, a leading Web3 money app, is taking a big step towards decentralisation by announcing its plans to create a Decentralised Autonomous Organisation (DAO) for its innovative payment platform, WPay.”
April 9, 2024
Olo Accelerates its Mobile Wallet Adoption Utilizing Spreedly
Spreedly
“Spreedly has been selected as the platform of choice to enable mobile wallet transactions for restaurant brands that use Olo a leading hospitality SaaS platform that enables its customers to build digital ordering, payment, and engagement experiences with a flexible open ecosystem of over 300 partners.”
April 5, 2024
MoneyGram Announces New Partnership with Tencent Financial Technology to Enable Digital Remittances to Weixin Pay Wallet Users across China
PR Newswire
MoneyGram announced a new partnership with Tencent Financial Technology to enable consumers to send funds through MoneyGram Online, MoneyGram’s leading direct-to-consumer website and app, and directly to recipients’ Weixin Pay wallet, a leading payment and digital wallet service in China.
April 4, 2024
Mastercard Announces New Cardholder Benefits to Enhance Health & Wellness, Travel and Lifestyle Rewards for Consumers, Small Businesses
Mastercard
“Mastercard announced new credit card benefits, working with leading health & wellness, travel, and lifestyle brands to help bridge the gap between everyday essentials and enriching experiences.”
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