Visa and HSBC announced the technological collaboration in support of HSBC Group’s new international payments app, Zing. Zing enables users to hold funds in over 10 different currencies, send over 30 currencies, transact in over 200 countries and territories worldwide, all managed through a single app and smart multi-currency card. The app successfully launched in the U.K. in January 2024 and will expand to additional markets in the near future. Thanks to the cooperation with...

BankservAfrica and UnionPay International (UPI) are collaborating to facilitate easier and safer e-commerce transactions for UPI cardholders across Africa’s online merchants. Announced today, BankservAfrica and UPI have joined forces to introduce UPI e-commerce acceptance across several countries in Africa. This builds on UPI’s appointment of BankservAfrica, last December, as its domestic on-soil processor for affordable, accessible, and innovative card payments for South Africa. “As the largest automated payments clearing house in Africa, responsible for clearing and processing billions of low-value card,...

Phos’ customer network will benefit from enhanced global acquiring services and unique go-to-market SoftPOS solutions in Europe.

Payment processor Helcim introduces its revenue-share program for integration partners

Nium, the global leader in real-time cross-border payments, announced the appointment of Spencer Hanlon to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Previously, Hanlon served as Nium’s Global Head of Travel, spearheading one of the company’s fastest-growing business units. Hanlon joined Nium in 2021 via the acquisition of Ixaris Group Ltd., where he served as Chairman. In his new role as COO, Hanlon will lead and scale Nium’s day-to-day operations into its next phase of growth, with...

Round led by QED Investors arrives after company surpasses 340% growth in revenue over the past 12 months