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PaymentVision Webinar
PaymentVision, a leading provider of PCI-compliant electronic payment gateway services, will host a free webinar that introduces attendees to EMV. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EDT.
HyperWallet Compliance Chief
hyperWALLET Systems has named payments industry expert Nadia Dombrowski as the company’s Chief Legal, Risk and Compliance Officer to oversee all legal, risk and compliance issues globally. The creation of this new executive role comes on the heels of massive growth at the payments company over the past 24 months. Since securing capital investment early in 2014, hyperWALLET continues to win new customers across various industries, verticals and global markets. As the new Chief Legal, Risk and Compliance Officer, Ms. Dombrowski will work closely with both the company’s senior executives and board members, continuing to position the company for continued growth.Dombrowski has also held the position of Senior Vice President, Group Head and Lead Region Counsel for the U.S. Markets at MasterCard Worldwide. She also served at MasterCard as Senior Vice President, Group Head for Emerging Payments and Advisors; as Vice President, Managing Counsel for Innovative Platforms and Advisors; and as Vice President, Senior Counsel for Advisors.
Paycorp Announces Latest Takeover
Paycorp payment services acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Saicom Group, the holding company of Kazang Prepaid and Saicom Payphones. Kazang provides prepaid voice, mobile data and electricity through proprietary mobile vending terminals that handle thousands of micro-payments every minute. Other services include DSTV subscription payments and RICA registration. Saicom Payphones, powered by Kazang, offers GSM-based community payphone services that run off the Vodacom network.The acquisition of Kazang is Paycorp’s first major transaction since private equity firm Actis acquired a majority stake in the group in November last year. This acquisition complements Paycorp’s existing suite of payment products and services and, with an established footprint across Africa, Kazang provides valuable new channels, expertise and insights to facilitate the business’s expansion further into the continent.Financial inclusion is a key strategic thrust fo for Paycorp which supplies a range of payment services to underserved rural and peri-urban areas.
PAR Announces Latest Client to Install POS Terminals
ParTech announced that Fogo de Chão recently installed PAR POS terminals. Fogo de Chão (fo-go-de’e-shoun) is an authentic Brazilian Steakhouse with 24 locations in the U.S. and 9 locations in Brazil. Fogo de Chão has selected the PAR EverServ(R) 7000 POS hardware family as the standard POS for all new store openings and replacements or upgrades at existing stores in the U.S. Fogo de Chão initially deployed the EverServ 7000 terminals for its new flagship restaurant in New York, which opened on December 19, 2013. EverServ 7200 terminals are used at the server stations and EverServ 7700 Low Profile terminals are used at the hostess station for seating guests and taking reservations.
ebpSource to Market Encap mAuthentication
ebpSource is pleased to announce an agreement with mobile authentication specialists, Encap Security, to market its Smarter Authentication solutions globally. The agreement means ebpSource will offer Encap’s products to new and existing clients in the banking, telecoms, payment processor and service bureau sectors. Smarter Authentication™ is a new approach to online and mobile banking and payment authentication that uses software-based, banking-grade technology to deliver an exceptional customer experience without compromising security. Encap Security’s Smarter Authentication™ is a superior solution to existing hardware and software-based authentication offerings that are both costly and cumbersome for service providers. Smarter Authentication™ allows organisations to deliver innovative services that have been proven to not only reduce risk but also boost online and mobile adoption and transaction rates. Once a user’s device is paired, the user will be asked to identify themselves using a PIN. The device becomes “something you have” and the PIN is “something you know” allowing multi-factor authentication to be delivered with a one-factor user experience. For non-smart mobile devices there is also an SMS alternative. Through the partnership with ebpSource, the Encap-enabled app will be integrated server-side to enterprise systems, online services, identity management, transaction databases and payment processes.
WEX Names New Board Member
WEX Inc. announced that Eric Duprat has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Duprat has more than 25 years of domestic and international experience in the mobile, security and payments industries, and is currently Chief Executive Officer of Verayo, a mobile security services turnaround firm in San Jose, California. Prior to joining Verayo in 2011, Mr. Duprat was the General Manager of Mobile Payments at PayPal, an eBay company, during which PayPal’s mobile payment business experienced tremendous growth. Prior to that, Mr. Duprat was Senior Vice President of Global Marketing at Hypercom, an industry leader in payment and networking systems.
WEX to Provide Virtual Credit Solution
WEX corporate payment solutions signed an agreement with Conference Care to offer the WEX Virtual Credit Solution. Conference Care has over 18 years of experience in providing a highly personalised global solution as specialist venue finders and delivers complex Live Event Management. The company has award winning service levels and a reputation for being a superior expert in its field. Having previously paid suppliers by cheque, Conference Care will now have improved reconciliation and increased automation of processes through the WEX Virtual Credit Solution. It allows businesses to Set precise controls for payment authorisation; Streamline and automate payment reconciliation; Earn revenue share on processed payment; and Utilise a straightforward, cost-effective system which can be seamlessly integrated into existing systems.
Lusis Payments Launches Online MarketPlace
Lusis Payments payments software launched its Tango MarketPlace. Already deployed in a number of successful live trials and offers a configurable set of standard TANGO components implemented as an online marketplace. The marketplace is complete with customer registration, merchant onboarding and self-service, including configurable website themes and content for local communities, businesses or individuals who want to buy and sell goods and services and share their experiences through social media. This front-end solution is backed by an integrated and secure SEPA-compliant payment system, with a delivery logistics tracking mechanism completing the full end-to-end experience.
Creative Holidays Deploys WEX Virtual Card Solution
WEX corporate payment solutions announced Creative Holidays has deployed its virtual credit card technology. Creative Holidays will implement the WEX virtual card solution through WEX subsidiary, Wright Express Australia. With single use virtual cards, every transaction uses a unique card number. This one-to-one payment process not only minimizes fraud risk, it also enables companies to more easily track payments, helping boost back-office efficiency, eliminate physical paperwork and reduce bank fees.
Citi ThankYou Offers Cardmembers a New Lineup of Experiences
Citi unveiled a series of music, sports, dining, comedy, theater and family experiences exclusively for Citi ThankYou cardmembers. As part of the new entertainment benefits of Citi ThankYou, Citi designed this special events lineup based on the interests of ThankYou cardmembers. Ranging from youth sports clinics to intimate culinary events, comedy shows and VIP concert access, these experiences are another example of how Citi is delivering more access to entertainment. Tickets to each special event can only be purchased with a Citi ThankYou card. The Citi ThankYou Preferred card now offers twice as many ThankYou Points for each dollar spent on both dining out and entertainment at no annual fee. ThankYou Points can be redeemed for a wide variety of rewards on thankyou.com like electronics and digital music downloads, and concert tickets on LiveNation.com. In addition, the Citi Private Pass entertainment access program offers Citi credit and Citibank debit card customers access to thousands of events including preferred seating, early access, VIP experiences, complimentary tickets and more.
WEX Announces Virtual Payments Solution Client
WEX corporate payment solutions formed an agreement with Calder Conferences & World of Travel to provide the WEX Travel solution. The agreement emphasises WEX’s commitment to service customers across Europe with its virtual payment technology. The WEX Travel solution allows Calder to reduce costs, increase efficiencies, and improve security with its pioneering single use virtual card technology. The WEX Travel product provides businesses single use virtual cards for travel bookin; reduced costs and increase efficiency; streamline payment reconciliation; and revenue share on processed payments.