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Visa invests in Japan's Paidy

Today, Paidy Inc. (“Paidy”), an instantly-issued post-pay credit provider, announced an investment from Visa (NYSE: V) as part of the company’s Series C funding.

24 August 2018

Company update/E-commerce

Australian Payments Network consults on online card fraud

The Australian Payments Network (AusPayNet) today announced the start of an industry consultation on a new framework to accelerate the fight against online card fraud.

21 August 2018

News/E-commerce

Alternative payments trump traditional rivals in Apac ecommerce market

Alternative payment methods such as mobile wallets now account for just over half of ecommerce transaction value in Asia Pacific, according to research from GlobalData.

14 August 2018

Company update/E-commerce

EMVco releases 3D-Secure test platform

EMVCo today announces the availability of the full EMV 3-D Secure (EMV 3DS) Test Platform, which enables the functional testing of EMV 3DS solutions.

14 August 2018

Company update/E-commerce

Cross-border commerce outfit Flow adds Bitpay to support cryptocurrency

Flow, a leader in next generation cross border commerce, today announced the expansion of its international payment options to support cryptocurrency payment processing through BitPay, the pioneer and most experienced company in bitcoin and blockchain payments.

08 August 2018

Company update/E-commerce

Canadians have checkout abandonment issues

Everything in the retail, service, sharing economy and hospitality business is about creating an exceptional customer experience. Yet, according to a new study released today by Payments Canada, friction at the end of the path to purchase in store and online is causing 53 per cent of Canadians to abandon a purchase.

08 August 2018

Company update/E-commerce

Blockchain platform Omnitude joins forces with ImageNPay

British blockchain middleware platform, Omnitude, has joined forces with ImageNPay, an eWallet and mobile payments App that personalises payment and ecommerce experiences for consumers.

03 August 2018

Company update/E-commerce

NuData implements 3D-Secure

NuData Security, a Mastercard company and leader in the field of online user verification with passive biometrics, announced today its solution to help partners increase transaction approvals and establish a great consumer experience through the EMV® 3-D Secure authentication protocol (EMV 3DS).

02 August 2018

Company update/E-commerce

Wirecard releases digital payment product in South Africa to boost online sales for merchants

Wirecard, the global innovation leader in digital financial technology, today announces the launch of secureEFT in South Africa.

01 August 2018

Company update/E-commerce

Thyngs joins Stripe partner programme

Thyngs, the mobile engagement, payment and loyalty platform, today announced that it has joined the new Stripe Partner Programme as a Verified Partner.

31 July 2018

News/E-commerce

Bancomat partners SIA to bring m-payments to millions of Italians

Italian debit network Bancomat has teamed up with SIA to bring mobile money services to its millions of cardholders.

31 July 2018

News/E-commerce

İşbank merchant payment options go global with PPRO

Turkey's İşbank is to provide local merchants with access to five new overseas markets by switching on alternative payment options with PPRO Group.

26 July 2018

News/E-commerce

Coinbase offers crypto gift cards for spending at major retailers

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is giving customers a new way to spend their virtual cash by offering direct withdrawals into popular gift cards at major retailers.

25 July 2018

News/E-commerce

DBS launches property marketplace

DBS continues to take advantage of new rules that let Singapore's banks move into non-financial sectors, launching an online property marketplace.

25 July 2018

Company update/E-commerce

EBay to offer sellers with financing; accept Apple Pay

eBay and Square Capital today announced a new partnership that will soon enable eBay’s sellers in the US to access funding that can help them grow their businesses.

24 July 2018

Company update/E-commerce

Network International launches e-commerce platform for small businesses

The UAE’s burgeoning e-commerce sector has received a further boost as Network International, the leading payment solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa region, today announced the launch of ‘Go-Online’, an e-commerce platform, powered by Shopmatic, targeted at local small, medium and start-up businesses.

23 July 2018

News/E-commerce

Mum's the word for OCBC's first e-commerce marketplace

Singapore's OCBC Bank has opened its first e-commerce marketplace, 'mumstruly', offering a suite of products and educational features for mums-to-be and young mothers with small children.

18 July 2018

News/E-commerce

French payment processor Lemon Way raises EUR10 million

Lemon Way, a Paris-based payment processor for e-commerce marketplaces, has raised EUR10 million from Breega Capital and SpeedInvest to further its plans for expansion across Europe.

17 July 2018

News/E-commerce

PayPal and Citi Ventures participate in $50 million PPRO funding round

London's PPRO Group has received a $50 million boost in a funding round led by PayPal, with participation from Citi Ventures and return investor HPE Growth Capital.

16 July 2018

News/E-commerce

Mastercard enlists Worldpay to push Vocalink's Pay by Bank app

Mastercard is looking to put its Vocalink assets to work, partnering Worldpay to push the 'Pay by Bank' app that lets British online shoppers bypass the card giant's own network.

16 July 2018