Banking and FinanceFeaturedBank’s rapid payment mode brings cheers to businesses & consumersWebAdminNovember 4, 2022 by WebAdminNovember 4, 2022 In comparison to regular transfers, several banks already charge significantly more for IP transfers—up to 30 euros in some situations... Read more
FeaturedFintechMastercard, Visa ban not to affect domestic transactions in RussiaIFM CorrespondentMarch 8, 2022March 8, 2022 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 8, 2022March 8, 2022 Both Visa and Mastercard said that they would also stop their business in Russia in the wake of the present crisis.... Read more
FeaturedFintechThe Arab Monetary Fund signs MoU with Visa for faster cross-border paymentWebAdminAugust 27, 2021 by WebAdminAugust 27, 2021 As per the agreement, Visa will collaborate with Buna, the AMF’s regional payment platform... Read more
FeaturedFintechKenyan fintech Pesapal receives authorisation from the central bankWebAdminAugust 4, 2021August 4, 2021 by WebAdminAugust 4, 2021August 4, 2021 The company can now run its payment gateway services in compliance with National Payment System (NPS) Act 2011... Read more
FeaturedFintechVisa acquires Currencycloud in a $963 mn dealWebAdminJuly 23, 2021July 23, 2021 by WebAdminJuly 23, 2021July 23, 2021 This deal builds on an existing strategic partnership between the companies that was done in 2019... Read more
FeaturedReal EstateAjar and Visa team to launch digital rent payment option in the Middle EastWebAdminJune 10, 2021 by WebAdminJune 10, 2021 Ajar, will provide tenants with an option to pay rent digitally, and eventually aims to become completely paperless... Read more
FeaturedFintechEuropean Commission probes Visa over ‘anti-competitive behaviour’International Finance Business DeskSeptember 18, 2020September 20, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 18, 2020September 20, 2020 The investigation follows the Wirecard scandals to prevent financial mishaps in the future... Read more
FeaturedFintechUAE sees surge in digital payments amid the pandemic: StudyPritam BordoloiJune 24, 2020June 24, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 24, 2020June 24, 2020 A survey conducted by Visa revealed that 71% of consumers reported increased use of digital payments... Read more
Banking and FinanceFeaturedVisa, Ooredoo seek to enhance digital payments experience in QatarInternational Finance Business DeskMay 12, 2020May 12, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 12, 2020May 12, 2020 The companies will jointly offer virtual prepaid cards which will be accepted at Visa's more than 53 mn merchant locations worldwide... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyVisa, Pesapal to boost digital payments for small businesses in AfricaInternational Finance Business DeskApril 29, 2020April 29, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 29, 2020April 29, 2020 The new partnership will enable small businesses to accept various forms of Visa payments, including Visa QR, MPos, Mini POS and POS... Read more