Mobile payments

UnionPay Upgrades Mobile QuickPass Service to a New Level

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Money, Finance, Financial services, Mobile payments, Payment systems, Interbank networks, Banking in China, UnionPay, Contactless payment, QR code payment, QR code, NETS

SHANGHAI, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UnionPay announced today that it launched the new Mobile QuickPass service which would support UnionPay contactless payment, QR code payment and In-App payment.

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  • SHANGHAI, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UnionPay announced today that it launched the new Mobile QuickPass service which would support UnionPay contactless payment, QR code payment and In-App payment.
  • This updated Mobile QuickPass enables customers to make payments in a wide range of payment scenarios, both online and offline, inside and outside Mainland China.
  • So far, UnionPay has extended itsglobalacceptancenetwork to 180 countries and regions, over half of which accept UnionPay QR code or mobile QuickPass payment.UnionPay cardholders can enjoy the convenience of mobile payments in more than eight million merchants outside Mainland China.
  • The upgraded UnionPay Mobile QuickPass service has incorporated multiple payment solutions, supporting a suite of value-addedservices and premium promotions.

JCB expands partnership with Nets Group to grow JCB Contactless acceptance in the Nordics

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Money, Finance, Financial services, Mass Rapid Transit, NETS, EMV, JCB, Contactless, Credit cards, Mobile payments, Ubiquitous computing, RuPay

JCB cardmembers can now use JCB Contactless on 244,000 merchant POS systems across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland.

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  • JCB cardmembers can now use JCB Contactless on 244,000 merchant POS systems across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland.
  • International NFC payment protocols make it possible to enable JCB Contactless acceptance around the world, while EMV(R)[3] technology ensures highly secure payment transactions.
  • Robert Hoffmann, CEO of Concardis and Nets Merchant Services says: "We are happy to support contactless acceptance of JCB across the Nordics benefitting JCB cardmembers once they again can travel abroad.
  • [1] 'JCB expands its merchant network with Nets Group in Finland', 21.01.2020, JCB expands its merchant network with Nets Group in Finland | JCB Global Website, (Accessed January 2021).

Digital Payment Services to Have Strong Impact on Urban Transit Systems | Discover Company Insights on BizVibe

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Money, Finance, Mobile payments, Cashless society, Contactless payment, EMV, Radio-frequency identification, Public transport, Contactless, Contactless dining, Mobility as a service

BizVibe has identified the increasing use of digital payment services as a major trend for the urban transit systems industry.

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  • BizVibe has identified the increasing use of digital payment services as a major trend for the urban transit systems industry.
  • To reduce risks during the COVID-19 pandemic, many passengers are opting for contactless payments and mobile payment applications during their trips.
  • This trend is expected to have a strong influence on urban transit system companies around the world.
  • The urban transit systems industry group features 400+ company profiles categorized into multiple product and service categories.

Nebeus Launches Free Bankcard Transactions Offer

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Money, Finance, Decentralization, Financial technology, Uberisation, Articles, Cryptocurrencies, Mobile payments

LONDON, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nebeus users can now add funds to their account using their bankcard with absolutely no charge.

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  • LONDON, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nebeus users can now add funds to their account using their bankcard with absolutely no charge.
  • The zero fees offer, which runs until the end of this month, allows the user to add funds to their Nebeus accounts of up to 3,500 per transaction.
  • The customary fee for this transaction is 2.9%, meaning Nebeus users will be saving up to 101 each time they add funds to their cryptocurrency account during this offer period.
  • "Nebeus is one of only a few platforms to offer customers the opportunity to add funds using bank cards.

Nebeus Launches Free Bankcard Transactions Offer

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Money, Finance, Decentralization, Financial technology, Uberisation, Articles, Cryptocurrencies, Mobile payments

LONDON, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nebeus users can now add funds to their account using their bankcard with absolutely no charge.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nebeus users can now add funds to their account using their bankcard with absolutely no charge.
  • The zero fees offer, which runs until the end of this month, allows the user to add funds to their Nebeus accounts of up to 3,500 per transaction.
  • The customary fee for this transaction is 2.9%, meaning Nebeus users will be saving up to 101 each time they add funds to their cryptocurrency account during this offer period.
  • "Nebeus is one of only a few platforms to offer customers the opportunity to add funds using bank cards.

New Report from BigCommerce and PayPal Sheds Light on Consumer Spending Habits Post-Covid

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Online Retail, Retail, Technology, Other Retail, Software, Internet, Payment systems, Service industries, Economy, BigCommerce, Mobile payments, Online payments, PayPal, Online shopping, Software as a service, BigCommerce, PayPal, BIGCOMMERCE, PAYPAL

Online and digitized experiences have required retailers to quickly adapt to changing consumer shopping behaviors, and this was expedited in the pandemic, said Greg Lisiewski, vice president of Global Pay Later Products at PayPal.

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  • Online and digitized experiences have required retailers to quickly adapt to changing consumer shopping behaviors, and this was expedited in the pandemic, said Greg Lisiewski, vice president of Global Pay Later Products at PayPal.
  • BigCommerce (Nasdaq: BIGC) is a leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) ecommerce platform that empowers merchants of all sizes to build, innovate and grow their businesses online.
  • As a leading open SaaS solution, BigCommerce provides merchants sophisticated enterprise-grade functionality, customization and performance with simplicity and ease-of-use.
  • PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years.

Harris Poll Research: AI Looms Large on the Digital Banking Frontier

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Professional services, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Banking, Internet, Finance, Economy, Financial services, Online banking, Bank, ING Group, Mobile payments, Video banking, Mobile banking

There is a distinction between those who use online banking for information versus processing transactions.

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  • There is a distinction between those who use online banking for information versus processing transactions.
  • Of those using it to process transactions, there is an appetite for banking services using a virtual assistant.
  • Only 8% of those surveyed were new to doing their banking via digital channels.
  • Six of every 10 respondents perform an average of 2.9 types of banking activities more often online than before COVID-19.

Facepay Adds Subscriptions to Relational Payments Platform

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Data management, Banking, Automotive, Technology, Professional services, Other Automotive, Security, General Automotive, Software, Internet, Finance, Subscription business model, Marketing, Microeconomics, Mobile payments

Facepay Inc. announces a significant upgrade to its Relational Payments platform to meet the needs of the rapidly growing subscription economy.

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  • Facepay Inc. announces a significant upgrade to its Relational Payments platform to meet the needs of the rapidly growing subscription economy.
  • In a recent survey, Facepay learned that convenience tops the list of reasons for subscribing to a product or service.
  • The newly added Facepay Subscription option of the Relational Payments platform lets shop owners create a custom set of monthly payment options and define which services are included in each membership level.
  • Instead, Facepays disruptive technology supports secure and reliable relational payments directly between the customers bank and the shops.

Partner Platform announces integration with Simply Easier Payments

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Payment systems, Online payments, Mobile payments, Financial services, Money, Banking in India

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Strategic Insurance Software today announced another integration between their Partner Platform agency management system and a leading digital payments provider, Simply Easier Payments, giving independent insurance agency clients more options for accepting digital payments.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Strategic Insurance Software today announced another integration between their Partner Platform agency management system and a leading digital payments provider, Simply Easier Payments, giving independent insurance agency clients more options for accepting digital payments.
  • Partner Platformand Simply Easier Payments integrate offering independent agencies options to accept digital payments.
  • "We are excited to work with SIS in offering integration between the Partner Platform AMS and Simply Easier Payments.
  • With this integration Simply Easier Payments joins a growing list of "Partner Allies" that provide products and services which work together with the Partner Platform agency management system to enhance the independent agency's capacity to retain, grow, and service clients.

Envoc Releases the First State-Approved Digital SMART Health Card via LA Wallet

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Apple Wallet, Packaging, Wallet, Articles, Money, Identity document, Online payments, Payment systems, Mobile payments

BATON ROUGE, La., June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Envoc , the technology company that first allowed you to carry a legal, digital driver's license with LA Wallet , has announced that Louisiana residents can now use the app to optionally add adigital SMART Health Card.

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  • BATON ROUGE, La., June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Envoc , the technology company that first allowed you to carry a legal, digital driver's license with LA Wallet , has announced that Louisiana residents can now use the app to optionally add adigital SMART Health Card.
  • This will give users immediate, trustworthy access to their COVID-19 vaccine status sourced from the Louisiana Department of Health.
  • The information included in the SMART Health Card and its use in the LA Wallet app is in accordance with the standards of the SMART Health Cards Framework which provides for digital verification and sharing of important, personal health records.
  • As of mid-June 2021, over 100,000 citizens had added their digital COVID-19 vaccination status to LA Wallet, representing 14% of all LA Wallet users.