Cards & Payments
Tottenham Hotspur taps Ant International as global payment solutions, digital wallet partner
The partnership will also incorporate associated brands Alipay+, WorldFirst, and Antom.
Tottenham Hotspur taps Ant International as global payment solutions, digital wallet partner
The partnership will also incorporate associated brands Alipay+, WorldFirst, and Antom.
Heymax, Visa campaign drives spike in digital payments
The campaign has also contributed to an estimated carbon savings of 24 to 42 tonnes.
Banks ‘underprepared’ for instant payments: report
Only 30% of APAC banks have a strong tech foundation for instant payments.
YUP raises US$30m in Series B funding round
It will be used for SEA market expansion and the acquisition of an Indonesian banking licence.
Mobile payments by tourists in China rise sixfold
The number of international tourists using mobile payment services quadrupled.
Thailand’s card payments value to reach $94.5b in 2028
The growth rate will ramp up from the 6.2% rise in 2023.
UnaFinancial reaches $2b in loan disbursements
At least 65% of its 17.7 million customers get another loan from them.
PT Bank Permata launches travel, dining card for affluent clients
Priority customers can avail 20,000 airline miles, subject to conditions.
Why UNOBank champions embedded finance for growth in the Philippines
The unified banking interface is both a growth strategy and a financial inclusion effort for UnoBank.
Siam Commercial Bank unveils tap-to-pay service
It is available via the Mae Manee app.
Trust Bank unveils cashback card with 15% bonus rate
Until 31 December, new customers get an unlimited cashback of 1.5%.
Mastercard pilots biometric payment authentication in India
Shoppers can use their fingerprint, face scan, or pin to confirm payment.
SoKor credit card firms report 5.8% higher net income in H1
Loan-related and installment fees rose, as well as total expenses.
Visa enables use of cards to pay in Cebu, Mandaue modern jeepneys
Commuters visiting the two Philippine cities can pay with their Visa cards in 140 modern jeepneys.
MUFG invests $338.5m in India’s DMI Finance
DMI Finance has provided loans to 15.2 million customers in India as of March 2024.
Krungthai Card to miss loan growth target for 2024
It should be able to maintain its NPL ratio below 2% for the whole year.
Demand for cross-border payments rises as int’l payments scale
The share of people using int’l real-time payments is rising.