Tagged: debit cards

November 13, 2022 @ 11:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Uphold, a digital money platform, has announced the launch of its new debit card for UK customers that pays rates of “up to 4% rewards in XRP.” Unlike other comparable cards, the Uphold Card will “not charge non-sterling transaction fees, making it ideal for travel… Read More

October 13, 2022 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

GoHenry, the UK-headquartered provider of a pre-paid debit card and financial education app for kids, has secured $55 million in capital in order to fund its move into new markets. GoHenry has raised growth capital on a crowdfunding platform, pursuing multiple funding rounds on Crowdcube,… Read More

October 5, 2022 @ 9:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Federal Reserve Board announced that it has finalized updates to the Board’s rule concerning debit card transactions. Pursuant to statute, the updates “specify that debit card issuers should enable at least two payment card networks to process all debit card transactions, including ‘card-not-present’ transactions,… Read More

October 5, 2022 @ 12:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Payhawk, the “fast-growing” spend management platform combining company cards, reimbursable expenses, and accounts payable in one solution, recently announced the launch of a business credit card in the UK. This new release “follows its launch of credit cards for US businesses in September this year,… Read More

September 19, 2022 @ 8:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Atomic, the provider of payroll connectivity is announcing today its partnership with Hydrogen, a Fintech platform that “enables businesses to quickly launch white label debit cards with no coding and one, all-inclusive platform.” By partnering with Atomic, Hydrogen “enables organizations to seamlessly integrate payroll connectivity… Read More

August 26, 2022 @ 3:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

GiveCard, a nonprofit organization that uses financial technology to power direct giving to the most vulnerable communities, has partnered with Highnote, which claims to be the world’s most modern card issuance platform, “to launch a new prepaid debit card program.” This enables shelters, non-profits, and… Read More

August 14, 2022 @ 3:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Astra, a provider of instant card-to-card funding as a service in the US, recently announced it is using Visa Direct – which is Visa’s real-time payments service – “to provide fast payments to millions of its end-users who can fund cards, wallets, and other accounts… Read More

July 26, 2022 @ 11:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tech firm Bloom recently announced that their members may get spending rebates in the form of virtual currency. This move should see the Bloom App become one of Hong Kong’s first-ever spending apps that supports digital currency rebates for Visa card transfers made in Hong… Read More

July 21, 2022 @ 11:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Plutus, the Visa debit card offering 3-8% in crypto cashback, recently announced its plans to further expand into the US neobanking sector. Plutus is a London-based Fintech providing crypto cashback rates and 20+ Perks “such as 100% back on Netflix, Spotify, and Prime.” Its user… Read More

July 12, 2022 @ 6:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Canada’s debit network Interac is reportedly adding a backup network provider after this past week’s large-scale outage at Rogers, which had left millions of clients unable to complete payments. In statements shared with Reuters, the company’s management noted: “We are adding a supplier (besides Rogers)… Read More

July 9, 2022 @ 3:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

i2c Inc., a provider of digital payment and banking tech, announced its partnership with Colorado-based financial tech firm Marygold & Co., in order to power the platform’s Tap to Pay Debit Mastercard and new “customer-centric” savings program. Leveraging i2c’s “plug-and-play” payment APIs, Marygold & Co…. Read More

July 8, 2022 @ 12:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mambu, a Cloud banking platform, announced a partnership with Visa (NYSE: V) to utilize Visa DPS – one of the largest processors of Visa debit transactions. The partnership will aim to give Mambu clients a connection to Visa DPS for end-to-end card issuing as well… Read More

July 8, 2022 @ 7:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

  London Fintech Plum, Europe’s personal finance app, has introduced a debit card “to help its customers take control of their finances.” The card is Plum’s first move into spending, “consolidating its position as a comprehensive money app.” Designed to complement Plum’s budgeting features and… Read More

June 26, 2022 @ 3:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kasheesh, a “first-to-market” digital payment platform, allows people to split payment for online purchases “across multiple combinations of debit and credit cards in any way they want, without added cost or interest hikes.” As part of its launch, Kasheesh has also announced it has raised… Read More

June 23, 2022 @ 6:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Credit Karma Money™, a single destination within Credit Karma for spending and saving, has announced the launch of cash back rewards, “giving its more than 110 million members in the U.S. the chance to earn cash back when they spend money at certain merchants using… Read More

May 27, 2022 @ 1:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

NAB has introduced a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution that it says will not hit consumers with late charges, account fees or interest payments. The banking institution will reportedly allow clients to spend as much as $1,000 through a virtual credit card that’s embedded… Read More

April 22, 2022 @ 2:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) recently confirmed that it will transition all plastic credit and debit card products to be “made from at least 80% recycled plastic starting in 2023.” The company claims to be “the first U.S. based bank to make this commitment across… Read More

April 19, 2022 @ 2:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

With mobile wallet transactions expected to surge to $708 billion in Europe by 2025, we may  need to simplify the payments process, according to VitraCash. The Fintech firm has launched a smart debit card & app that “selects the best card for every transaction.” With… Read More

April 14, 2022 @ 2:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

  Quontic Bank announced that it has introduced the “first-ever” tap-to-pay mobile payment ring to the US market. Quontic is an “innovative,” “digital-first,” and “customer centric” bank on a mission “to redefine how a bank and its customers conduct business.” Steve Schnall, CEO and Founder… Read More

March 15, 2022 @ 12:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Parpera, a money management platform for sole traders, freelancers, and startup founders, has launched Australia’s “first” embedded finance business experience “using a debit card linked directly to deposit accounts,” in partnership with Railspay (the Australian arm of Railsbank) and Volt. The Parpera Business Debit Mastercard… Read More