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IDEX Biometrics joins Asia Pacific Smart Card Association

The Paypers

(The Paypers) IDEX Biometrics , a provider of fingerprint identification and authentication solutions has reinforced its commitment to the Asia Pacific market by signing as a member of the Asia Pacific Smart Card Association.

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How does a Software Platform make money from Payment Facilitation As A Service?

Agile Payments

In the past Rentlee would have had to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars and 6+ months to register with the card associations to act as a true Payment Facilitator. This allows landlords to be set up as sub-accounts and begin accepting rent payments instantly.

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Paymentology Supports Diamond Trust Bank to Drive Financial Inclusion in Kenya

The Fintech Times

Developing ‘a more inclusive digital payment ecosystem in East Africa’ DTB is a fully licensed issuing bank compliant with banking laws and regulations, and possesses a Card Association Issuer licence, enabling it to establish and sponsor BINs (Bank Identification Numbers) for card issuance.

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Nubank Ultravioleta Leverages Wise Platform to Pre-Launch Global Account in Brazil

The Fintech Times

Supporting global travel The debit card associated with the Global Account offers coverage in over 200 countries and territories. Ultravioleta customers have no fees for issuing the card or opening or maintaining the Global Account.

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An Overview of the Payments Ecosystem in 2024

Clearly Payments

From independent sales organizations (ISOs) and payment facilitators (PayFacs) to acquirers, card associations, and beyond, each entity plays a unique role in shaping the payment industry. The payment processing ecosystem is vast and multifaceted, with a staggering array of statistics underscoring its significance.

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Payment Card Spending Rose In UK During November

PYMNTS

Payment card spending in the U.K. increased 1 percent during the month of November to hit £56 billion, thanks in part to an increase in debit card spending. According to The UK Cards Association, the 1 percent increase in November was driven by a £476 million rise in debit card spending. Retailers in the U.S.

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Understanding Visa Plus: the Future of Money Transfers?

Fi911

It’s worth noting that using Visa+ does not require users to have a Visa card associated with their accounts. This adds an extra layer of protection by limiting potential liabilities for fraud or errors. It can be tied to any existing account on a participating platform. Is Visa+ Live?

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