Singapore’s electronic payments provider, NETS, has launched a multi-channel platform called iNETS that allows consumers to make payments at kiosks and mobile phones.
Elavon strengthens alliance with Santander
Global payments provider Elavon has extended its relationship with Santander by establishing a merchant services alliance in Mexico.
ANZ targets students with prepaid ID card
ANZ has issued a Visa reloadable prepaid card that also functions as a student identity card in conjunction with the University of Sydney.
Visa Inc. posts strong fiscal Q1 2010 results
Visa Inc.’s GAAP net operating revenue in the fiscal first quarter of 2010 was $2 billion – an increase of 13 percent compared to the previous year.
US consumers hold steady on spending patterns
Consumers in the US appear content with the recent spending cut-backs they have made, according to data from Discover Financial Services.
Pfizer extends e-payment programme to emerging markets
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer is reportedly extending its e-Card payment system to Russia, which will allow consumers to pay for drugs at a discount, in addition to future deployments in Mexico, Brazil and Venezuela.
China Telecom launches mobile payments trial
China Telecom is reported to have launched a mobile payments trial in the Chinese city of Shanghai.
US company ‘breaks into’ prison payments
Continental Prison Systems has installed a payments system at a prison in the US.
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