TransferWise launches business offering
TransferWise, the London remittances startup valued at $1.1bn, is launching TransferWise for Business to cater to SMEs sending money abroad.
FinTech startup Cookies brings P2P payments to Germany
Cookies is launching a peer-to-peer payments solution in Germany where most people still rely on traditional banking.
BluePay taps CardFlight for mobile EMV solution
US payment processing firm BluePay is partnering with New York startup CardFlight to bring its EMV mobile point-of-sale (POS) solution to clients.
DailyPay scores $5m for on-demand economy payments
DailyPay, a New York startup that allows on-demand businesses to offer employees or contractors daily payments, has raised $5m in a Series A round of funding.
US Payments Forum demystifies EMV migration
The US Payments Forum has updated the minimum requirements guide for the deployment of EMV technology for all companies looking to transition.
Pharmacy group CVS launches own mobile pay app
US pharmacy chain operator CVS has rolled out a new mobile payment solution for customers in-store and online.
Global Reach Partners scoops up FC Exchange
London-based money transfer service FC Exchange is being acquired by Global Reach Partners (GRP) in an undisclosed deal.
Mozido brings mobile wallet to Taiwanese banking consortium
Taiwan’s banks are taking another step towards creating a cashless society and partnering with mobile payments provider Mozido to adopt its HCE technology.
POS market to nearly triple on skyrocketing mobile demand
The global market for retail point-of-sale (POS) terminals is projected to shoot up to $33.4bn in the next five years as mobile payments are overtaking the sector.
Visa and Barclaycard kit out Team BG with payment wearables
For the Rio Olympics, Visa and Barclaycard are working together to provide all 366 British athletes with wearable payments bands.