Debits and credits

TransLink customers can now tap with Interac Debit

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

TransLink customers can now pay for transit using Interac® Debit on every bus and at every fare gate throughout Metro Vancouver.

Key Points: 
  • TransLink customers can now pay for transit using Interac® Debit on every bus and at every fare gate throughout Metro Vancouver.
  • This makes TransLink the first transit agency in Canada to fully integrate contactless Interac Debit payments systemwide.
  • The upgrade allows customers to board transit by using Interac Debit with physical cards or through smartphone digital wallets.
  • Interac Debit payments is one more addition to the suite of available payment options for TransLink customers.

TransLink customers can now tap with Interac Debit

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 11, 2023

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC, Jan. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - TransLink customers can now pay for transit using Interac® Debit on every bus and at every fare gate throughout Metro Vancouver.

Key Points: 
  • NEW WESTMINSTER, BC, Jan. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - TransLink customers can now pay for transit using Interac® Debit on every bus and at every fare gate throughout Metro Vancouver.
  • This makes TransLink the first transit agency in Canada to fully integrate contactless Interac Debit payments systemwide.
  • The upgrade allows customers to board transit by using Interac Debit with physical cards or through smartphone digital wallets.
  • Interac Debit payments is one more addition to the suite of available payment options for TransLink customers.

OnlineCheckWriter.com Strengthens Fraud Detection

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

As part of the heightened security focus, the Texas-based payments company partnered with Sift Fraud Management to verify the quality of all new registrations before admitting to its platform.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the heightened security focus, the Texas-based payments company partnered with Sift Fraud Management to verify the quality of all new registrations before admitting to its platform.
  • The new integration will allow OnlineCheckWriter.com to add another layer of security, thereby proactively protecting user accounts and data to secure every transaction.
  • OnlineCheckWriter.com CEO Sabeer Nelli noted the ever-increasing incidences of payment fraud and the necessity of industry-wide vigil against this menace to protect customer funds and data.
  • He added, "Fraud is a big problem for all payment companies, and we are committed to doing our part in fighting it.

Brightwell Partners with The Bancorp Bank, N.A. and Mastercard, Enabling Fintechs to Integrate Cross-Border Remittances

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Monday, November 14, 2022

ATLANTA, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brightwell, an Atlanta-based global payments technology company, today announced a new cross-border payments solution, Brightwell's ReadyRemit *, powered by The Bancorp Bank, N.A., and Mastercard's Cross-Border Services. ReadyRemit allows fintechs, businesses and program managers to increase revenue and loyalty by offering a user-friendly, cross-border payments solution that also features compliance capabilities. The partnership will enable access to funds, including near real-time and same-day service where available.

Key Points: 
  • ReadyRemit allows fintechs, businesses and program managers to increase revenue and loyalty by offering a user-friendly, cross-border payments solution that also features compliance capabilities.
  • ReadyRemit gives clients access to payments to over 100 countries and 280,000 cash payout locations, including near real-time and same-day service (where available).
  • The service supports several delivery channels (bank accounts, mobile wallets and cash-out locations) and payment types (B2B, B2P, P2P, and P2B).
  • "Our work with Brightwell supports a reliable, equitable payments experience, broadening financial access around the world."

OnlineCheckWriter.com Enables Small Businesses to Accept Credit Card Payments Without A Merchant Account or Transaction Charges

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

TYLER, Texas, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OnlineCheckWriter.com, a leading payment platform, launched a new feature allowing businesses to accept credit card payments without a merchant account and at zero transaction fees. The new feature enables small firms to allow their clients to pay via credit card using OnlineCheckWriter.com and then receive the fund as checks, ACH, or wire transfers.

Key Points: 
  • TYLER, Texas, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OnlineCheckWriter.com, a leading payment platform, launched a new feature allowing businesses to accept credit card payments without a merchant account and at zero transaction fees.
  • Businesses typically pay more than 2.85% as charges for using credit card payments.
  • Also, credit card payments help small businesses to push their cash-flow cycle shorter, allowing them to generate higher sales turnover.
  • "Small Businesses earlier relied on time-consuming payment methods as the payees had to pay transaction charges to accept payments made through credit cards.

JCB partners with NPCI to offer 40% cashback for RuPay JCB cardholders for in-store purchases in Australia, Qatar and UAE

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

- All RuPay JCB Debit & Credit Cardholders will be offered 40% cashback on in-store purchases* in Australia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.

Key Points: 
  • - All RuPay JCB Debit & Credit Cardholders will be offered 40% cashback on in-store purchases* in Australia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.
  • In accordance with the offer, customers using a RuPay JCB Card will receive 40% cashback at retail stores in Australia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the offer period.
  • With wide acceptance of merchants internationally, the RuPay JCB Debit & Credit cardholders will enjoy a hassle-free and rewarding experience wherever they go."
  • Denny V. Thomas, Head- RuPay, NPCI said, "We are delighted to launch the cashback offer for our RuPay JCB Credit and Debit cardholders.

Verizon Prepaid launches new plan lineup, with unlimited data at best price yet

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon announced today new Prepaid plans including Unlimited for as low as $50/mo¹ with Auto Pay, offering customers even more perks on our network, for even less, including Disney+ for 6 months on us². With Verizon Prepaid, customers can access great prices and device options that are flexible with no credit checks, deposits or annual contracts required - like the new Verizon Prepaid Unlimited Plus plan which delivers more for less, including 5G Ultra Wideband, six months of Disney+ on us, 25GB of premium Mobile hotspot data, and international features with one included Global Choice country and talk, text and data to and from Mexico and Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Talk, text and data in Mexico and Canada are now included on all Verizon Prepaid Unlimited plans.
  • In addition to the new Unlimited plans, Verizon Prepaid is also introducing a new 15GB data plan for as low as $35/mo with Auto Pay.
  • The new Verizon Prepaid Unlimited Plus plan has all the perks, for less
    The new Verizon Prepaid Unlimited Plus plan, for as low as $60 with Auto Pay, delivers more value for our customers, with features including:
    50GB of premium network access.
  • In addition to Verizon Prepaid, Verizon offers a wide range of prepaid options through a portfolio of brands that match every customers need including: Tracfone, Straight Talk, Visible and our newest prepaid retail brand Total by Verizon.

Javelin Strategy & Research Names Brian Riley & James Wester as Payments Leads

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Javelin Strategy & Research is pleased to announce it has named Brian Riley and James Wester as co-heads of Payments, following the successful integration of Mercator Advisory Group and Javelin.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Javelin Strategy & Research is pleased to announce it has named Brian Riley and James Wester as co-heads of Payments, following the successful integration of Mercator Advisory Group and Javelin.
  • The integrated payments offering incorporates and retains all Mercator and Javelin Payments practices.
  • He will now also oversee the team leading the Merchant, Technology & Infrastructure (formerly Javelin Payments), and Emerging Payments practices.
  • Javelin Strategy & Research, part of the Escalent family, helps its clients make informed decisions in a digital financial world.

Cannalogue Accepts Payment by Visa Debit

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 7, 2022

Starting today, Cannalogue.ca accepts payment for medical cannabis through Visa Debit.

Key Points: 
  • Starting today, Cannalogue.ca accepts payment for medical cannabis through Visa Debit.
  • Cannalogue clients will be able to use Visa Debit to purchase medical cannabis products on Cannalogue for Canada-wide delivery.
  • Cannabis businesses will be able to utilize Visa Debit services for business-to-business (B2B) wholesale cannabis transactions through Cannalogue.
  • Visa Debit is particularly important for recurring essential e-commerce purchases such as medical cannabis products where the benefits of Visa Debit outweigh the risks of credit cards given the new surcharge uncertainty, says Dr. Cooray.

MAP Partners with equipifi to Bring Buy Now, Pay Later Services to Credit Unions

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

By partnering with equipifi, MAP's credit union clients will be able to offer BNPL solutions on their credit and debit transactions.

Key Points: 
  • By partnering with equipifi, MAP's credit union clients will be able to offer BNPL solutions on their credit and debit transactions.
  • By partnering with equipifi, MAP's credit union clients will be able to offer BNPL on credit and debit transactions.
  • "Buy Now Pay Later provides credit unions a strategic capability as well as a huge benefit to members.
  • equipifi is a fintech SaaS powering banks and credit unions with Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions that align with their customers' financial goals.