Cards & Payments

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das announced an additional function for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platforms that would allow multiple debits. Mr. Das was effusive in his praise for the digital payment system in his address at the conclusion of the...

The Lightning Network has struck Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria. During a conference in Ghana, Strike CEO Jack Mallers announced that the Bitcoin payments company has partnered with the mobile app Bitnob to facilitate payments into Africa. Mallers made the announcement...

The Russian Central Bank (RCB) said that roughly 50% of Russian cross-border payments are being made using currencies other than the euro and the dollar. In an article by Euronews, Russia seems to be gradually parting ways with currencies...

AvidXchange Holdings has expanded its international payment capabilities through a partnership with Wise Platform. With the partnership, the provider of accounts payable (AP) automation software and payment solutions for middle-market businesses and their suppliers will gain support for international payment...

Global FinTech Airwallex announced it has partnered with Plaid, the data network powering the digital financial ecosystem, to offer an integrated solution that can streamline Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments and enable a more seamless, safe and cost-efficient way...

Al-Futtaim Malls announced a partnership with Tabby, one of the MENA’s largest shopping and payments apps, to launch the Tabby Card for shoppers to use across all eligible stores in Dubai Festival City Mall and Festival Plaza, Jebel Ali. Tabby...

National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) brings Apple Pay to its customers, providing a safer, more secure, and private way to pay. NBK customers can now use Apple Pay in retail stores, electronics stores, restaurants, coffee shops and more, everywhere...