PayTech

Japan’s Kyash collects $45m in its Series C round

Japanese digital bank Kyash has collected $45m in its Series C round, coming less than a year after it closed its Series B on $14m.

EMVCo launches new Level 3 Participant System Identifier service

Secure payment body EMVCo has launched a new service to help businesses test their products easier.

FinTech Zeux launches physical Visa card

Payment app Zeux has launched a Visa card to satisfy what it refers to as a growing appetite for a “phygital” – physical and digital – banking experience.

How the coronavirus led to the UK upping the contactless payment limit to £45

Britain is increasing the spending cap for contactless payments from £30 to £45 from April 1 to help people cope with the coronavirus outbreak. However, the move may increase the risk of fraud.

Dzing announces launch of its new digital payment app as it’s looking to expand...

UK-based FinTech startup Dzing has launched a new payment app for international students, remote freelancers, overseas workers and travellers.

Zeepay Ghana gets electronic money licence

Zeepay Ghana, an online remittance service, has reportedly received an electronic money issuer (EMI) licence from Bank of Ghana.

Another Bulgarian payments startup closes funding this week

Bulgaria-based payments company Paynetics has closed a new €2.5m investment round.

Bulgaria’s phyre collects €1.55m in funding

phyre, a Bulgarian payments startup, has reportedly netted €1.55m in funding.

18 FinTech funding rounds you missed last week

Despite coronavirus fears, the last week saw a number of FinTech companies raise money.

Increased smartphone adoption to drive the online payment market size to be worth $70.64bn...

The size of online payment market is set to rise as more customers get smartphones, according to new research from Valuates Reports.

News Stories

Shopify integrates PayPal to revolutionise US payment solutions

Shopify integrates PayPal to revolutionise US payment solutions

PayPal Holdings, a global leader in digital payments, and Shopify, a renowned commerce platform, have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership in the U.S.
Krom Bank and AWS partner to propel digital banking forward in Indonesia

Krom Bank and AWS partner to propel digital banking forward in Indonesia

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has partnered with PT Krom Bank Indonesia, a digital banking innovator in Indonesia, committed to serving the underbanked population with advanced, secure financial services.
Synpulse and Judo Bank revolutionize SME banking with new core platform

Synpulse and Judo Bank revolutionize SME banking with new core platform

Synpulse, a global management consulting firm, specializes in banking transformation and technological integration.
Twenty7tec enhances UK FinTech sector with £16.5m fundraise

Twenty7tec enhances UK FinTech sector with £16.5m fundraise

Based in Bournemouth and established in 2014, Twenty7tec has become a significant player in the UK's mortgage technology scene, increasingly popular among wealth advisers.
FlapKap raises $34m in pre-Series A funding to transform SME financing in MENA

FlapKap raises $34m in pre-Series A funding to transform SME financing in MENA

FlapKap, the Abu Dhabi-based FinTech leader, announced today it has secured $34m in combined debt and equity during its latest pre-Series A funding round.

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