Stonegate & Cuba
FL-based Stonegate Bank becomes the first bank to offer a Debit MasterCard that can be used at any of Cuba’s 10,000 hotels, restaurants and other card-accepting merchants.
AvidXchange
AvidXchange has teamed withViewpoint Construction Software, a provider of innovative construction-specific software solutions to the global construction and capital project industries. AvidXchange and Viewpoint have formed a strategic partnership to deliver clients a best-in-class payment automation solution with a strong integration to Viewpoint’s ERP solutions, Vista by Viewpoint and ProContractor by Viewpoint.
Other Breaking News
In today’s CardFlash News Que: AMEX (Centurion Lounge); SYNCHRONY (Charlotte); PREPAID PRESS EXPO (event); and PYMNTS (report).
GPShopper Black Friday
GPShopper reports over 10% of client app usage on Black Friday occurred in-store. Furthermore, this in-store app usage actually converted mCommerce sales at double the rate of other users.
Citi / AAdvantage & MasterCard Priceless Campaign Kicksoff
Citi, American Airlines and MasterCard partnered to deliver a special performance by Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Justin Timberlake for their cardmembers. Timberlake will bring cardmembers a truly priceless experience through the Citi® / AAdvantage® & MasterCard Priceless Access with a Justin Timberlake™ performance that is reflective of the exclusivity, benefits and access cardmembers are provided. Cardmembers also have an opportunity to enter a social sweepstakes by using #PricelessAccess for a chance to win a flyaway package to attend the NYC show. Click here for the rules and how to enter. In addition, beginning today, Citi® / AAdvantage® members can visit www.aadvantageauction.com to bid on a flyaway package to the event using miles. The Citi® / AAdvantage® MasterCard also provides cardmembers special access to over 10,000 events annually through Citi Private Pass.
Citi® and American Airlines Celebrate Exclusive Admirals Club® Lounge Relationship
The Citi® Executive® / AAdvantage World Elite MasterCard now comes with American Airlines Admirals Club with membership to nearly 40 clubs in major airports worldwide. It includes access to all 18 US Airways Clubs. To receive complimentary One-Day Passes, travelers must meet with the Citi ambassador and show their credit card that previously enabled access to the Lounge. For details about this limited time complimentary access promotion, visit citi.com/opendoors. The lounge offers members such benefits as complimentary beverages, light snacks, Wi-Fi access, personal travel assistance with reservations and more. Additional information on the Admirals Club lounges can be found at aa.com/admiralsclub .
oti Extends MediSmart Implementation Thanks to 200,000 SMART Card Order
oti PetroSmart received a follow-on order from Smart Applications International Ltd. (SMART) for 200,000 MediSmart cards. The MediSmart solution is an information management and claims submission system that incorporates contactless smart card and biometric technologies. oti’s MediSmart cards validate the identity of a patient by using fingerprint biometric technology, which cuts down on fraud and impersonation. MediSmart benefits medical administrators, hospitals, clinics, medical service providers and patients by offering fast and secure access to medical information, transaction generation, claims and expense management, and reporting tools. SMART continues building its presence in the African healthcare sector. MediSmart has recently been enhanced to support electronic switching of claims, improving the efficiency of claims delivery and the quality of data delivered to customers.
OTI Expands EasyFuel System to Consumer Market
OTI cashless payment solutions announced its PetroSmart, its wholly owned subsidiary and a global Value Added Reseller (VAR) of petroleum equipment, has introduced an innovative new smart vehicle ‘Moon Tag’ that expands the use of its ‘EasyFuel Plus’ system to the consumer market. OTI’s petroleum payment solutions have already been deployed in 43 countries, more than 1,600 gas stations and over 100,000 commercial vehicles. EasyFuel Plus provides Automated Vehicle Identification (AVI) services with its contactless smart read-write tag mounted around the fuel inlet of the vehicle. When a fuel nozzle fitted with the OTI contactless reader is inserted into the vehicle’s fuel inlet, contactless communication is established automatically. Once the vehicle’s payment card details are verified, fuel can be dispensed. The ‘EasyFuel Plus’ system served commercial fleet owners by automating the fuel payment process, saving time and preventing fraud. This next evolution of the system expands into the private sector so consumers can settle payment automatically without swiping their credit card or paying in a convenience store. Additionally, loyalty points can be awarded automatically per each refueling. The Moon tag also incorporates a mechanism to tune the reading range between the RF nozzle unit (RFN) and the tag to ensure that fuel can be dispensed only to the specific vehicle’s fuel tank and to avoid any option for a fraudulent ‘side fueling.’
Zenmonics MobileBANKER
Zenmonics Inc. announced that Bank of North Carolina (BNC) has adopted the Zenmonics mobileBANKER platform to transform its customer sales and service capabilities. By combining data and services from disparate bank systems, Zenmonics mobileBANKER delivers a complete array of sales, marketing, transaction and account services functions through a single interface on a secure, mobile tablet device. Bank personnel can work with a client from virtually anywhere – inside the branch or out – without having to toggle between various systems and applications.
Suncoast Schools FCU Change
The board of directors and senior management of Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in the state of Florida, chose to pursue the state charter conversion vote to enable the credit union to serve all residents of 17 counties located near or along the west coast of Florida. This change will allow Suncoast to enhance its presence in and commitment to their communities that it currently serves. VR Election Services facilitated the vote to ensure integrity in the process.
clearXchange Announces Latest Network Member
clearXchange P2P payments network in the U.S. created by and for financial institutions announced its latest member, FirstBank. FirstBank customers will now be able to send payments from their existing FirstBank account safely and conveniently using only the recipient’s mobile number or e-mail address and without providing sensitive account information. With FirstBank, clearXchange continues its network expansion and drive to ubiquity, delivering value to customers of banks of any sizes. Nationwide, clearXchange banks represent more than 50 percent of the consumer online banking market. The clearXchange solution allows P2P payments directly from consumers’ existing deposit accounts through their bank’s convenient, secure online and mobile sites. There is no need to open a new account or conduct financial transactions away from their bank’s trusted site. When getting paid, funds are directly deposited into the consumer’s bank account. And customers get all the services and protections that they get today from their banks.
Harland Financial Sees Strong ePayment Sales
Harland Financial Solutions has announced six new eBill Presentment & Payment deals for June 2013. eBill Presentment & Payment is Harland Financial Solutions’ electronic bill presentment and payment solution for small- to mid-sized billers. eBill Presentment & Payment will enable these financial institutions to offer their small- to mid-size business customers the ability to transform paper-based bills to smarter, more efficient and environmentally-friendly electronic bills that may be paid via online ACH, debit or credit card transactions.