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PayU's Indian BNPL unit LazyPay forays into card market

LazyPay, India's preferred Buy Now Pay Later solution by PayU Finance, today announced its partnership with SBM Bank India to launch LazyCard, a prepaid payment instrument backed by a credit line, foraying into the card segment.

11 January 2022

Company announcement/payments

Zebec Protocol joins Visa Fast Track programme

Zebec Protocol, the first continuous and programmable cash stream protocol on Solana, is partnering with Visa to join the exclusive Visa Fintech Fast Track Program.

05 January 2022

News/payments

Visa completes acquisition of Currencycloud

First announcing the deal in July 2021, Visa has completed its acquisition of Currencycloud - a global platform enabling banks and fintechs to provide foreign exchange solutions for cross-border payments.

21 December 2021

News/crypto

34% of UK finance businesses now making crypto payments - Mercuryo

According to new research by global payment network, Mercuryo, over one third of UK finance businesses are now using blockchain to facilitate payments, as demand for innovation soars.

17 December 2021

Company announcement/payments

Mashreq Bank offers BNPL via Visa

In a first for the Middle East and North Africa region, Visa launched a new installments service that will help consumers with eligible UAE-issued Visa cards access “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) financing for regular purchases at the point of sale when buying goods.

15 December 2021

News/crypto

Nuvei to roll out crypto-to-fiat debit cards across EU

Canadian payments firm Nuvei is to roll out crypto-friendly debit cards across Europe and the UK through its recently-acquired subsidiary Simplex.

14 December 2021

Company announcement/payments

Yokoy launches Visa debit card for business customers

Zurich-based fintech Yokoy has partnered with Visa to deliver a business debit card that digitizes and automates transactions.

09 December 2021

News/crypto

Visa launches crypto advisory practice

Visa is launching an advisory practice to help clients as they look to enter the world of cryptocurrencies.

08 December 2021

News/startups

Visa invests in Latin American open finance startup Belvo

Visa has invested in Belvo, backing up a recently-announced partnership with the Mexico City-based open finance API platform.

08 December 2021

News/crypto

Citi, Visa, AmEx invest in crypto-compliance platform TRM Labs

Blockchain intelligence platform TRM Labs has raised $60 million in a Series B funding round joined by a host of big-name firms, including Visa, Amex Ventures, Citi Ventures, PayPal Ventures, and Block (formerly Square).

07 December 2021

News/payments

Visa to pilot request to pay bill management platform in UK

Visa is to use its request to pay platform to pilot a consolidated bill payment and subscription management service for UK consumers.

07 December 2021

Company announcement/payments

Bahrain's Batelco taps i2c for payments app

I2C Inc., a leading provider of digital payment and banking technology, today announced its partnership with BEYON Money, the mobile super app launched by Batelco Financial Services, which is the fintech arm of Bahrain’s leading digital solutions and telecommunications provider.

03 December 2021