08 May 2013
SwipeZoom and SecureTrading take online retail global
SwipeZoom, the global e-commerce enabler, and leading independent payment processor SecureTrading, today announced their partnership to enable online retailers to seamlessly and securely operate on a global scale....more-
28 March 2013
GlobalCollect Releases Quarterly International Video Gaming Payments Intelligence Report
Original research shows critical importance of alternative payment methods for monetizing free-to-play games, accounting for 37% of revenues....more-
28 March 2013
Ingenico announces an agreement for the acquisition of Ogone
Ingenico, leading worldwide provider of
payment solutions, today announced it has reached an agreement in
principle with Summit Partners to acquire Ogone, the leading
pan-European online payment services provider for an enterprise value of
€ 360 million....more-
28 March 2013
payworks and Credorax team up to provide full service Chip and PIN payment solutions
payworks, a provider of a white label mobile payment processing platform for payment providers, and recent Merchant Payments Ecosystem award winner, today announced that it has selected Credorax as an acquirer for its Chip & PIN mobile payment processing platform....more-
23 August 2012
CashFlows launches card issuing services
CashFlows, the innovative financial services group, announces that it
has launched a prepaid card issuing service to complement its
fast-growing portfolio of regulated financial services in Europe....more-
15 August 2012
How To Raise Prices Successfully
Retailers and manufacturers face a backlash from shoppers and the media
when they raise prices. Here are three points to bear in mind when doing
so....more-
- 14 August 2012
GlobalCollect and Newzoo publish key facts and insights on Cross-Screen Monetization
GlobalCollect, the world’s premier payment service provider of local
e-payments today launches at Gamescom, its whitepaper “Key facts and
Insights on Cross-Screen Monetization of Games in Europe and the US”....more -
13 August 2012
MasterCard’s DataCash announces new Magento platform extension for online merchants
DataCash,
a MasterCard company and Session Digital, a Magento Enterprise Partner,
have today announced the availability of a DataCash module, allowing
merchants using the Magento platform to benefit from secure and robust
international payments....more-
- 11 July 2012
High-speed trading tools are being used by independent sellers to drive price changes on Amazon
As price-savvy shoppers regularly check online prices before making
their final purchasing decisions, sellers on Amazon are responding to
this consumer trend by using computerised trading tools to change their
product prices as regularly as four times an hour. Such tools were often
developed by former data-mining engineers at investment banks....more -
06 July 2012
AIB Merchant Services makes tax-free shopping refunds for tourists easier
AIB Merchant Services, a merchant acquiring joint
venture between First Data Corporation and Allied Irish Banks p.l.c,
today announced the successful roll out of a tax-free service in
conjunction with Tax Free Worldwide, enabling Irish businesses to offer
VAT refunds to customers visiting Ireland from outside the European
Union....more-
03 July 2012
Toyshop customers donate their cash half a million times for children’s hospitals
Customers of toy shop chain The Entertainer have raised over £150,000
for charity in less than a year by donating their electronic ‘spare
change’ half a million times. The donations, made through Pennies the
electronic charity box, are already helping patients at four children’s
hospitals....more-
- 02 July 2012
Maestro International launch by XS Software on GlobalCollect sees immediate revenue increase of 9%
Today, GlobalCollect, the leading provider of online payment services in eCommerce, and XS Software, a leading platform for browser-based games announced the extension of their partnership and the first results of the launch of Maestro International; MasterCard’s secure debit card solution for eCommerce....more -
28 June 2012
SecureTrading selects Red Shield Fraud prevention solution
ReD today announced a global partnership with SecureTrading, a leading independent UK payment processor....more-
27 June 2012
Ukash partners with ekmPowershop.com - extending Ukash to a quarter of UK online stores
Ukash, the Global eMoney Network that allows consumers to spend their
cash online, has announced a new partnership with ekmPowershop.com, the
UK's largest eCommerce and email marketing platform – currently powering
1 in 4 online stores in the UK....more-
26 June 2012
Payments Council issues advice to customers impacted by Natwest, RBS and Ulster bank issues
In response to last week’s internal IT systems issues at NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank, the Payments Council continues to ensure that central payment systems remain unaffected...more-
22 June 2012
Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend Over Jubilee Weekend
Jubilee celebrations across the nation boosted retail sales over the
bank holiday weekend according to figures from Hitachi Capital Consumer
Finance, the UK’s leading provider of point of sale finance solutions...more-
19 June 2012
The Future is Mobile for Airline Passengers
Consumers are itching to embrace mobile payments to purchase airline
tickets, according to the global Perfect Passenger Payment insights
report, commissioned by WorldPay....more-
- 19 June 2012
SecureTrading and Gift Voucher Solutions provide a lucrative revenue opportunity
To assist the growth of the hospitality industry, Gift Voucher Solutions
and SecureTrading, the UK’s leading independent payment processor, have
launched a bespoke service that enables restaurants and hospitality
businesses to sell gift vouchers online....more -
- 15 June 2012
Hitachi Capital Boosts Retail sales with Record £100 million in Consumer Lending
Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance today announced a record month with the
largest volume of consumer lending completed in its 30 years of
trading. The £100 million record breaking performance saw a surge in
volumes in May driven by Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance boosting its
retail client portfolio and a run of hot weather enticing consumers to
purchase....more -
15 June 2012
Tracesmart enhances ID checks with credit reference data
Leading consumer intelligence provider, Tracesmart, has announced that
version 2.0 of its identity verification and know your customer product –
IDU – now utilises credit reference data in the screening process....more-
11 June 2012
The Hut Group Chooses Adyen to Power Online Payments
Adyen, the fastest-growing provider of next generation Internet and mobile payment solutions, has today announced that its innovative, single-click payment solution
...more-
- 31 May 2012
eCommerce payments and fraud experts meet to shape the future of the industry
WorldPay, the global leader in payment processing, risk and alternative
payments is hosting the inaugural [re]think [e]commerce event in
Budapest,...more -
- 29 May 2012
Merlin Entertainments Chooses Data Cash to Deliver Single Payment Processing Platform
Merlin Entertainments, the world’s second largest attractions operator, has chosen global payment services provider, DataCash, to deliver a single global payment processing solution
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- 29 May 2012
SecureTrading provides Checkout on Demand with multi-channel payment solution to support SMEs
Checkout on Demand, a provider of multi-channel retailing software has
selected SecureTrading, the UK’s leading independent payment processor
to provide on-line payment processing for its latest retail solution....more -
- 28 May 2012
WorldPay launches advanced RFI and chargeback management platform
WorldPay, the global leader in payment processing, risk and alternative payments has launched Dispute Management System (DMS), a pioneering technology
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22 May 2012
Optimal Payments announces new partnership with Lotus F1 Team
Optimal Payments, the online payments company, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Lotus F1 Team. Optimal Payments is the provider of the NETBANX gateway,
...more-
22 May 2012
B&Q Help Hitachi Capital Celebrate Its 30th Anniversary by Securing a Multi-Million Retail Credit
Following a competitive tender process, Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance, the UK’s number one provider of point of sale finance, has been appointed by B&Q...more-
- 18 May 2012
4 Ways To Use Online Promotions To Grow Sales and Clear Unwanted Stock
Promotions work well for the majority of products in any category.
E-tetailers can use promotions to grow online sales and get rid of stock
that is proving difficult to shift....more -
- 11 May 2012
Half-million milestone reached as Pennies doubles charity donations in just six months
Pennies, the electronic charity box, is gaining momentum as the number
of consumer micro-donations made via Pennies has doubled in just six
months bringing the total to two million....more -
- 09 May 2012
Alternative Payments to rise exponentially by 2015
WorldPay, the global leader in payment processing, risk and alternative payments has today launched Optimising your Alternative Payments, an in-depth global whitepaper and interactive heatmap of the alternative payments landscape......more -
30 April 2012
Chapter Eight in Third Annual PCI DSS Success
Award-winning ecommerce specialist Chapter Eight has - for the third time - demonstrated its commitment to data security after announcing its top level compliance certification
...more-
- 25 April 2012
Billions of pounds of technology not used to full potential by older generation
Over-65s in the UK have spent a huge £2.5 billion on computer equipment[1], yet over two thirds (68 per cent) admit they aren’t taking advantage of its potential, according to research by PayYourWay.org.uk, the Payments Council’s education campaign....more -
- 19 April 2012
Dreams achieves 145% boost in online orders
DataCash, a global payments provider, and Magento’s Enterprise Partner Session Digital have recently announced the outcome of their joint project carried out for Dreams, helping the leading bed retailer revitalise its online presence and reflect Dreams’ in-store experience...more -
- 17 April 2012
SecureTrading partners with Delos Solutions making it easier for retailers to take mobile payments
With consumer demand for mobile payments increasing, SecureTrading, the
UK’s leading independent payment processor has partnered with Delos
Solutions to provide retailers with a secure and efficient method to
take mobile payments securely even if there is no 3G coverage or network
availability....more -
- 10 April 2012
Ukash goes live with Magento
Ukash, the global eMoney network, has teamed up with
Magento, a leading provider of online shopping carts, so that more internet
retailers can easily integrate Ukash and ...more -
- 04 April 2012
Marston’s Inns selects SecureTrading to improve online booking experience
Marston’s Inns, part of Marston’s Plc has selected SecureTrading, the UK’s leading independent payment processor, to manage its online customer accommodation booking, which will lead to a raft of business improvements....more -
- 04 April 2012
Visa Europe Accepts Chapter Eight onto Brand New Visa Merchant Agent List
Website solutions business Chapter Eight has today become the first ecommerce provider to be accepted by Visa Europe as a Visa Merchant Agent....more -
- 30 March 2012
Face-ID, Contactless Payments will never be the same again
Adyen, the fast-growing provider of next-generation Internet and mobile
payment solutions, has today announced that it is to launch the world’s
first facial recognition payment application, revolutionising existing
payment ecosystems....more -
- 28 March 2012
WorldPay Launches Discover Cards to Increase UK Acceptance
Streamline, part of the WorldPay group, and the largest provider of card
payment processing in the UK and Europe, has today given small and
medium sized businesses in the UK improved access to the spending power
of the large number of overseas visitors expected this year, by
launching Discover and Diners Club cards as a standard option to its
portfolio of payments....more -
- 22 March 2012
Pennies with Zizzi’ scoops Real IT Awards top prize
Zizzi’s introduction of micro-donation scheme Pennies, the electronic charity box, beat high profile IT solutions to be crowned project of the year at the 8th Real IT Awards.
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- 22 March 2012
Screwfix joins forces with electronic charity box to boost its fundraising for Everyman
Screwfix customers can now donate their spare change to raise awareness of prostate and testicular cancer through Pennies, the electronic charity box....more -
- 21 March 2012
Mobile payments volume doubles over the last 6 months
Adyen, the fast-growing Dutch supplier of advanced solutions for online and mobile payments, has done research on the development of mobile transactions running through their platform....more -
- 19 March 2012
NEW FIGURES REVEAL ANOTHER BIG JUMP IN FASTER PAYMENTS
Britons sent two-thirds more money through Faster Payments in the last three months of 2011 compared to the previous year, according to the Payments Council’s latest quarterly statistical report.
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- 08 March 2012
More online retailers embrace Pennies, the electronic charity box
Charitable micro-donations have received a boost as three new online
retailers add Pennies the electronic charity box to their websites.
Customers of Party Pieces, BuySpares and Contact Lenses Express are now
able to donate their ‘spare change’ to charity when making purchases
online.
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- 07 March 2012
2011 FRAUD LOSSES CONTINUE DOWNWARD TREND
The latest payment fraud losses for 2011, released today (7 March 2012) by the banking and card payments industry show that credit card, debit card and online banking fraud levels have fallen again.
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01 March 2012
Realex Payments is announced as payment service provider for notonthehighstreet.com
The multi-award-winning online marketplace notonthehighstreet.com has
appointed Realex Payments as payment service provider for its business....more-
- 29 February 2012
WorldPay to become the biggest China UnionPay online acquirer outside of China
WorldPay becomes the first acquirer in the US and Europe to enable merchants to sell directly to the booming Chinese market online....more -
29 February 2012
Percentage of Online Sales through Mobile Devices Breaks 5% Barrier
The popularity of shopping through mobile devices is continuing to grow
at remarkable speed, with sales through mobile devices penetrating the
5% barrier of total e-retail sales for the first time....more-
- 28 February 2012
AIB Merchant Services Wins Award at the 2012 European Merchant Payment Ecosystem Awards
AIB Merchant Services (www.aibms.com), a merchant acquiring joint venture between First Data Corporation and Allied Irish Banks p.l.c. announced that it won an award at the prestigious Merchant Payment Eco System Awards on Thursday 23rd February.
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- 23 February 2012
Nordic ID RFID Zone comes to Retail Business Technology Expo
Nordic ID, one of the leading manufacturers of mobile computers and handheld terminals in Europe and pioneers in the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology,...more -
22 February 2012
Red extends senior team to drive global growth
ReD, a leading specialist provider of fraud prevention and payment services, has extended its senior management team as part of a global strategy to drive growth across key geographical markets and sectors....more-
- 22 February 2012
Adyen introduces Risk Analytics for e-tailers
Adyen, the fast growing Dutch provider of internet and mobile payment solutions, today launches the Risk Analytics tool, allowing online retailers to optimize the balance between preventing fraud whilst allowing good-faith customers.
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- 22 February 2012
WorldPay Offers BOKU as a Mobile Payment Method to its Global Merchant Network
BOKU, Inc., announced today that leading Payment Service Provider (PSP) WorldPay has selected BOKU as its global mobile payments partner, integrating BOKU’s payments platform into its payment network.
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- 17 February 2012
Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance Announces Record Month
Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance, the UK's number one finance provider
of point of sale (POS) credit solutions, today announced a record month
in January, reporting almost £100 million of lending and is well on its
way to write £1 billion of new business to support the retail sector in
2012....more -
17 February 2012
Mr & Mrs Smith’s romantic getaways stay rosy this Valentine’s Day with help from PayPoint.net
The run up to Valentine’s Day has proven exceptionally demanding for boutique and luxury hotel specialists, Mr & Mrs Smith, with transactions processed through PayPoint.net up a starry-eyed 28 per cent....more-
- 15 February 2012
Event agency’s online site is just the ticket thanks to SecureTrading
Ticketline UK, a Cardiff based independent ticket agency and tour operator has chosen SecureTrading, the UK's leading independent payment processor, to process its online payments, and provide its customers with first rate customer service especially during peaks in demand....more -
- 14 February 2012
DOMINO’S PIZZA’S CUSTOMERS MAKE A MILLION MICRO-DONATIONS TO CHARITY
Domino’s customers have shown that they are all heart by rounding up the price of their orders, a cool one million times, and donating their ‘spare change’ to charity through Pennies, the electronic charity box.
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- 14 February 2012
Realex Payments announces managed services partnership with HSBC Merchant Services
Realex Payments announced today that it has been selected as the payment gateway partner for HSBC Merchant Services.
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- 13 February 2012
Ukash now available throughout whole of Argentina
Ukash, the international e-commerce cash payment method, has announced consumers across the whole of Argentina will now be able to use their cash online with Ukash.
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- 31 January 2012
De Vere Group cuts costs and enhances customer service with online payment solution
De Vere Group, operator of hotels, conference & training venues, golf clubs, luxury lodges and many other facilities across the UK, has implemented a solution from SecureTrading, the UK’s leading independent payment processor, to enable fast and secure online card payment services across its booking engines and websites.
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- 27 January 2012
The UK Cards Association Publishes 2012 Annual Report
Today The UK Cards Association publishes its 2012 Annual Report, highlighting its key activities....more -
25 January 2012
Optimal Payments and Desjardins Announce Successful Launch of NETBANX Online Payment Gateway
Optimal Payments, a global provider of online payment processing services, and Desjardins announced today the launch of a fully customized version of Optimal’s NETBANX® gateway services to Desjardins merchants (www.desjardins.com)....more-
- 25 January 2012
The Entertainer customers donate £100,000 to charity through micro-donations
Customers at The Entertainer have raised over £100,000 for charity in just six months by donating their electronic ‘spare change’.
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23 January 2012
Callcredit unveils new Home Move Triggers alert service
Callcredit Marketing Solutions has today unveiled a new service that
will help marketers tap into the lucrative home mover market....more-
23 January 2012
Customers Punish Brands for Poor Online Transaction Review
Accertify, a leading fraud
prevention and risk management provider, recently commissioned a study
of “connected” UK adults – those with access to both a smartphone and a
web-enabled computer – to learn more about how consumers perceive and
are affected by online fraud....more-
- 19 January 2012
GlobalCollect’s Customers Confirm Company’s Leading Position in eCommerce Payment Services Industry
In its annual 2011 Customer Satisfaction Survey, GlobalCollect – the leading provider of online payment services in the eCommerce market - received high satisfaction rates from its clients.
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- 18 January 2012
Malév Takes Off with GlobalCollect to Boost Online Booking Service
Malév, the national airline of the Republic of Hungary, has partnered
with GlobalCollect, the world's premier payment service provider of
local e-payments, to facilitate online payments worldwide....more -
- 11 January 2012
Valve Rewards Outstanding GlobalCollect Service with Contract Renewal
Valve, the leading international
online gaming platform, extends existing partnership with GlobalCollect,
the world’s premier payment service provider of local e-payments, to
process all online payments worldwide....more -
- 28 December 2011
All Internet and Phone Payments to be Faster from 2012
Quicker internet and phone banking payments are set to become standard from 1 January 2012, enabling many consumers to pay their tax and credit card bills on a same-day basis for the first time....more -
- 21 December 2011
Consumer online spend up nearly 15 percent in December, claims PayPoint.net
As the last online shopping day before Christmas draws near, PayPoint.net announces big increases in online spending compared with last year....more -
- 20 December 2011
Survey Reveals Consumers Attitudes to Finance
New research undertaken by Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance shows that just over half of Brits (51%) have never taken out Point of Sale (PoS) finance before, but 70% of consumers would use finance for a purchase in the future, presenting great opportunities for the retail industry this Christmas....more -
- 19 December 2011
Switched-on Consumers to Spend £186m on Xmas Day
IMRG are forecasting that consumers will spend £186.4m online on
Christmas Day, with the Boxing Day spend expected to be almost double
that at £367.8m....more -
- 13 December 2011
Mobile workforce solution provider ensures its services are on TAAP thanks to SecureTrading
TAAP, which helps organisations in the private, public and
not-for-profit sectors save money and improve service through the latest
mobile technology has chosen SecureTrading, the UK's leading
independent payment processor, to enable its clients to take payments
using mobile devices....more -
- 09 December 2011
Payments Council and Government Join Forces to Promote Positive Steps to Tackle E-Crime
The Payments Council and the Government joined forces at an e-security
seminar yesterday to discuss how positive, coordinated and collaborative
action can minimise the threat of cyber crime....more -
- 07 December 2011
GlobalCollect Launches White Paper: Winning Payment Strategies for BRIC Nations
In its comprehensive white paper,
GlobalCollect reveals latest facts and figures on how to boost
conversion rates in Brazil, Russia, India, and China....more -
- 07 December 2011
Ukash provides reload option for new Watch2Pay payments wristwatch
Ukash, the internationally recognised e-commerce cash payment method,
has been listed as a method for reloading cash onto the UK’s first ever
prepaid contactless wristwatch....more -
- 06 December 2011
Faster Payments Scheme Limited holds inaugural board meeting
Faster Payments Scheme Limited has held its inaugural board meeting,
confirming its status as a separate legal entity. Kevin Brown of RBS
Group was elected as the first Chairman of the new company at the
meeting on 29 November....more -
- 01 December 2011
PCI-PAL and SecureTrading pal up to enhance call centre payment security
PCI-PAL, a market leading contact centre solution has entered into a
partnership with SecureTrading, the UK’s leading independent payment
processor specialist, to allow call centre agents to take card payments
safely and securely....more -
- 01 December 2011
GlobalCollect Sees Increase in US Transaction Volume of 96.7% on Thanksgiving
GlobalCollect, the preferred global Payment Service Provider for both CNP transactions and alternative payment products, witnessed an increase of 96.7% in its daily transaction volume in the US during the recent Thanksgiving holiday....more -
- 22 November 2011
Despegar Selects GlobalCollect as Preferred Payment Service Provider
Despegar.com, the largest Online Travel Agency in Latin America, joins forces with GlobalCollect, the world's premier payment service provider of local e-payments, to grow its eCommerce footprint and revenue across the continent....more -
22 November 2011
Pennies, the electronic charity box, hits one million donations in its first year
Pennies, the electronic charity box, has received its one millionth
micro-donation in just 12 months, raising over £250,000 from the
public’s ‘spare change’ for more than 20 UK charities....more-
- 22 November 2011
Pennies goes mobile with Simply Tap™
Mobile Money Network™ is the first mobile technology partner to
get behind Pennies, enabling retailers to offer their customers the
opportunity to make micro-donations when they shop using their mobile
phones....more -
- 21 November 2011
Electronic Signature Drives Online Sales this Christmas
New technology from Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance, the UK’s leading
point of sale credit solutions provider, and IOCS Systems, a market
leading e-agreement service, which enables shoppers to digitally sign
finance agreements to purchase goods instantly via the Internet, is
proving very successful for retailers as the busy festive season
approaches....more -
- 17 November 2011
Security a low priority for payment service providers
With e-commerce businesses increasing in prevalence, new research from
SecureTrading, the UK’s leading independent payment processing provider,
reveals that security is surprisingly low on the agenda for business
owners regarding transactions processed over the internet....more -
- 07 November 2011
Ukash launches internet safety campaign during Get Safe Online week
Ukash, the safe way to use your cash to pay online, has launched a
national advertising campaign to spread messages of internet safety, to
coincide with Get Safe Online week (7th-11th November 2011)....more -
- 31 October 2011
GlobalCollect Appoints Stephen M. Buechner As Senior Credit and Risk Officer
The world's premier payment service provider of local e-payments, GlobalCollect, announces the appointment of Stephen M. Buechner as SCRO.
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- 31 October 2011
SMEs looking abroad to drive revenue growth through eCommerce
Research conducted by WorldPay, the global leader in payment processing, risk and alternative payments, has today revealed findings which show that the potential to grow international transactions as an additional revenue stream is driving SMEs to extend or upgrade their eCommerce services to enable easier cross-border transactions....more -
- 19 October 2011
Callcredit Launches Ownership Fraud Alert
Callcredit Information Group has today 19th October launched a new
feature to its flagship fraud prevention product, CallValidate called
Ownership Fraud Alert (OFA)....more -
14 October 2011
AIB Merchant Services appoints a New General Manager
AIB Merchant Services (www.aibms.com) is pleased to announce the
appointment of Nigel Motyer to the position of General Manager of AIBMS...more-
13 October 2011
Global Payments Inc. will Deploy Accertify Risk Management and Fraud Prevention Solutions
Accertify, a leading fraud prevention and risk management provider, announced today that Global Payments Inc., a leader in electronic transaction payment processing, will offer its e-commerce merchants a comprehensive and proven fraud screening solution based on Accertify’s leading risk management technology....more-
13 October 2011
CSI and WorldPay launch payment solution for IBM WebSphere Commerce
WorldPay, one of the world’s leading payment service providers, has
teamed up with CSI, one of the UK’s leading multi-channel solution
providers, to create a new payment plug-in for IBM WebSphere Commerce,
the world-leading eCommerce platform....more-
- 05 October 2011
Card fraud and online banking fraud losses fall, but cheque fraud & phone banking fraud losses rise
New figures released today show that fraud losses on UK
cards decreased in the first half of 2011 compared with the same time
last year, as did fraud on online bank accounts. However, cheque fraud
and fraud on phone banking accounts increased over the same period....more -
- 04 October 2011
Avira Chooses GlobalCollect as Preferred Payment Service Provider
Avira, a leading supplier of security solutions for professional and private use, has signed a partnership agreement with GlobalCollect, the world's leading payment service provider of local e-payments, to facilitate its e-payment needs....more -
- 22 September 2011
Ogone Payment Services acquires Indian online payment leaders EBS to drive expansion in Asia-Pacific
Ogone Payment Services, one of Europe’s leading payment platforms, has entered the rapidly expanding Indian payments market with the full acquisition of EBS (E-Billing Solutions), the second largest online payment provider in India....more -
- 21 September 2011
ReD LAUNCHES ReD FRAUD ALERT, BRINGING TOGETHER ISSUERS AND MERCHANTS TO REDUCE CHARGEBACKS
Retail Decisions (ReD), a world leader
in payment fraud prevention and payment processing, today announces the
ReD Fraud Alert service, which enables issuers and merchants to easily
exchange vital information in the fight against fraud.
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- 13 September 2011
Hitachi Capital Marketing Team Expands and Invests
Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance, the UK’s number one provider of point of sale credit solutions, has seen the marketing department expand following the appointments of Gillian Brooks to marketing manager and James Wilson as marketing executive....more -
07 September 2011
Give Change Make Change Partners with Brandalley
CHARITY fundraising initiative Give Change Make Change is taking a stylish step in the right direction as popular online retailer Brandalley.co.uk becomes the first major retailer to offer the scheme to its members....more-
- 17 August 2011
Optimal Payments announces largest visible upgrade to NETELLER service in 10 years
Optimal Payments PLC (LSE: OPAY), the leading alternative payments business, announces details of the latest releases of its NETELLER eWallet service. The NETELLER service allows consumers in over 180 countries to safely and easily transact online using either direct merchant payments or the integrated NETELLER Net+ MasterCard®....more -
- 16 August 2011
Retail Decisions goes above and beyond required payments industry standards
Retail Decisions (ReD), a world-leader in payment fraud prevention and payment processing, has announced it has completed PCI compliance under the new PCI-DSS 2.0 standard. The re-compliance process has been completed earlier than required, with ReD fully adopting the new version of the standard.
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- 10 August 2011
Retail Decisions Announce Board Change
Retail Decisions (ReD), a world-leader in payment fraud prevention and payment processing, has announced changes to its Board which will see Carl Clump become Group Chairman and Paul Stanley appointed Chief Executive Officer....more -
- 03 August 2011
Callcredit Puts China on the Map for Retailers
Detailed intelligence on developing markets has never been so important to retailers in order to deliver the key insight on that market, the location and the ability to attract the right customer base. Callcredit Information Group has responded to this demand and is launching RetailVision China a unique economic, demographic and retail location insight for over 150 Chinese cities...more -
- 01 August 2011
Toy-shop chain, The Entertainer brings Pennies, the electronic charity box to the high street
The Pennies Foundation has launched Pennies, the electronic charity box onto the UK high street for the first time with children’s toy shop, The Entertainer. This independent 57- store chain is the first retailer to introduce Pennies on shop tills...more -
- 01 August 2011
Zizzi’s extends support for The Prince’s Trust builds with a nationwide rollout of Pennies
Italian restaurant chain, Zizzi, rolls out Pennies, the electronic charity box, to its nationwide network of 118 restaurants to raise more money for charity, The Prince’s Trust. This follows the success of a trial in a small number of venues which began last December....more -
- 28 July 2011
Ukash wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise for outstanding achievement in International Trade
HM The Queen has awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise to Ukash, the Global eMoney Network, in the International Trade category. This week, the Award was presented to Ukash CEO, David Hunter by the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, Sir David Brewer CMG JP during the Awards ceremony held at The Landmark Hotel....more -
- 26 July 2011
Digital Signature Launched For Retailers to Provide Online Credit
With the ecommerce market worth a predicted £70billion in 2011, online shoppers can now apply for credit at the click of a mouse following the introduction of e-signature, which allows customers to digitally sign a finance agreement to purchase goods instantly via the internet.
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- 26 July 2011
Who wants to be a quadrillionaire? CHAPS Co celebrates landmark payment
Total value of payments made through CHAPS since February 1984 passed the quadrillion pound mark on Monday 25 July at 12.09pm. The payments system has processed 495 million transactions since it was set up in 1984...more -
13 July 2011
Matrix Payments Ltd launch Global Payment Exchange
Matrix Payments Ltd (Matrix), a Global Payment Systems Integrator, today announced the release of its ‘Intelligent Payment Exchange,’ (The Exchange) to large eCommerce Merchants, third party processors and Retail or Corporate Banks. This follows a three-year development process, which included two years of full production testing....more-
- 07 July 2011
Retail Decisions Expands Payment Processing Capabilities to Meet Need For Alternative Payments
Retail Decisions (ReD), a world leader in payment fraud prevention and payment processing, has expanded its payments types by adding six new payment methods to service the growing popularity of alternative payment methods as consumers look for a wider choice of options online....more -
- 05 July 2011
IBM helps to accelerate growth of charity micro-donation channel Pennies
Today Pennies, the electronic charity box, announces an agreement with IBM (NYSE: IBM) that will make enabling consumer micro-donation at the point of sale even easier, quicker and more efficient for High Street retailers. IBM is playing an active part in the growing micro-donation movement by incorporating ‘Pennies donation’ functionality into the latest version of its EPS retail point of sale payment software.
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- 30 June 2011
Mobile and social media commerce to inflate online fraud losses by £30 million by 2015
The cost to the UK economy of e-commerce fraud is expected to grow by £30 million by 2015 as mobile phones and social networking sites create new opportunities for criminals, PayPoint.net claims today....more -
- 29 June 2011
Debit Cards on Top with Continued Spending Surge
Use of cash in the UK is falling as consumers switch to plastic and tighten their belts, according to the latest figures from the Payments Council....more -
- 28 June 2011
Manchester passes Glasgow to become largest retail centre outside London
Callcredit Marketing Solutions has released its 2011 RetailVision Report of the UK retail landscape, revealing that Manchester has leapfrogged Glasgow to become the largest retail centre outside of London....more -
28 June 2011
Ogone signs landmark agreement to offer Checkout by Amazon
Ogone payment services today became the first European payment services provider to sign a product integration agreement with Amazon Payments to offer Checkout by Amazon. Checkout by Amazon was launched in March 2011 to enable Amazon customers to make a purchase on a website using the delivery addresses and payment information stored in their Amazon account....more-
23 June 2011
Online pricing: A basket case say shoppers
A YouGov survey has revealed that almost one in three (30%) online consumers ‘often’ find inaccurate pricing in search ads. This may well frustrate consumers when looking to make online purchases.
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- 23 June 2011
The Logic Group and Pennies enable retailers to make a big difference to charities
Secure payment provider The Logic Group today announces that through Pennies, the electronic charity box, its existing and new clients can offer consumers the opportunity to donate small change at the Point of Sale when paying by card. In doing so clients can also significantly magnify their own corporate responsibility impact by choosing the charities to benefit from the majority of the funds raised....more -
22 June 2011
ALARIC NUMBER ONE FOR CAL, ONE OF ISRAEL’S LEADING CARD ISSUERS
Cal (Israel Credit Cards Ltd.), a leading Israeli card issuer and acquirer, has selected Alaric’s Authentic and Fractals advanced payments products for its SAFE (Switch Authorizations Fraud Enterprise) transformation project. Its decision to implement both Alaric’s Fractals (for fraud prevention) and Authentic (for switching) sees Cal join the increasing number of large financial institutions and service providers which are opting for a pre-integrated fraud prevention and payments switching solutions from Alaric....more-
- 20 June 2011
Hitachi Capital sign three year deal with Callcredit
Callcredit Information Group has agreed a three year deal with Hitachi Capital to provide a range of innovative credit risk, affordability and fraud products for use in the assessment of consumer credit applications....more -
- 16 June 2011
UkashOut MasterCard closes the loop on eMoney payments
Ukash, the Global eMoney network, has announced the launch of the UkashOut MasterCard®, which enables consumers to convert their electronic money back to cash safely and securely....more -
- 15 June 2011
Online Charity Scheme Give Change Make Change Roll Out Magento Module
Give Change Make Change, the new scheme for giving while shopping, created by British Red Cross, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, WWF and Cancer Research UK, has teamed up with leading open source ecommerce platform Magento to create a new module, which it hopes will encourage more etailers to sign up to the scheme....more -
- 06 June 2011
Clinton Cards Chooses Realex Payments to facilitate new Ecommerce Offering
Clinton Cards Chooses Realex Payments for their Ecommerce re-launch...more -
- 31 March 2011
Magento Go Provides Integration with Ogone, a Leading European Payment Services Provider
Ogone payment services today announced the inclusion of Ogone's payment solutions in all Magento Go Platforms.
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- 10 March 2011
NOVEMBER THE NEW DECEMBER AS INTERNET DRIVES CHRISTMAS SHOPPING REVOLUTION
Christmas shopping is getting progressively earlier as shoppers migrate to the internet to buy gifts, according to the Payments Council’s research into the latest spending data.
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- 09 March 2011
Fraud losses drop on UK cards, cheques and online banking
New figures released today (9 March 2011) show that banking industry initiatives are successfully keeping the fraudsters away from customers’ cards and bank accounts. Fraud losses on UK cards, cheques and online banking all fell in 2010 compared with 2009.
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- 01 March 2011
Online merchants reveal Christmas growth despite the weather
Almost 40% of online merchants reported that their sales increased in the run up to Christmas, despite more than 50% of businesses saying that it was difficult to fulfil orders due to poor weather, according to research by SecureTrading, the UK's leading independent payment processor....more -
- 18 February 2011
Volusion Chooses Realex Payments to Act as Preferred Online Payments Gateway
Volusion, the leader in shopping cart software and services for online businesses, today announced a partnership with Realex Payments as the preferred payment gateway for Volusion’s UK merchants. Speaking about the announcement David House, Director of UK Sales, said, “We are excited to have Realex Payments as our preferred payment gateway partner. The relationship with Realex Payments will enable our customers in the UK to receive the best rates and customer service possible. Both Volusion and Realex Payments are focused on providing unmatched customer service to merchants and this relationship will only strengthen that commitment...more -
26 January 2011
NEW PAYMENTS SYSTEM MAKES ONLINE SHOPPING SAFER AND FASTER
Today sees the launch of eWise payo in the UK, the first and only bank inclusive Online Banking ePayments (OBeP) solution. Launched by the financial service firm eWise, eWise payo presents the safest and fastest online payment solution. ...more-
25 January 2011
Camiloo Launches Pay4Later Plugin for Magento
Camiloo have today launched a new and innovative plugin for popular ecommerce software Magento. The plugin allows UK based online retailers to offer instant credit to their customers, including 0% interest free credit, via Pay4Later's retail finance gateway.
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19 January 2011
Expansion in Belgium reflects Ukash’s
Ukash, the Global eMoney Network, has significantly increased its footprint in Belgium through online and physical issuing, demonstrating the company’s priority to strengthen its presence in existing markets and create greater value for its current consumer base around the world....more-
- 17 December 2010
Halfords launches PayPal’s Mobile Express Checkout service via DataCash partnership
Halfords, the UK's leading retailer of automotive, leisure and cycling products, has launched PayPal’s Mobile Express Checkout solution via DataCash; providing its customers with the option to make purchases with PayPal* from Halfords.com’s mobile website.
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- 17 December 2010
NEOVIA processes payments for Film4 On Demand online movie service
Demonstrates NEOVIA’s strength in payment processing for digital content delivery
Wednesday 15th December 2010 - NEOVIA Financial Plc (LSE: NEO), the leading alternative payments business, announces that its NETBANX gateway, part of the NEOVIA Payment Network, has been chosen by FilmFlex to process all online payments for the recently launched Film4oD, Film4’s online video-on-demand service.
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17 December 2010
Online Christmas Spend To Exceed £11bn
Survey illustrates that UK merchants’ Card Not Present (CNP) payment systems are blighted by reliability issues
London, 14th December 2010, Chase Paymentech Europe Limited, a leading merchant acquirer and payment processor, announced today that Independent Research by Dynamic Markets, points to a less than smooth Christmas online sales for both UK consumers and merchants
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- 16 December 2010
Ogone partners with Webloyalty enabling European online retailers to boost repeat business and reven
Exclusive partnership brings a great online membership programme to European e-tailers, leveraging often unused webspace on payment confirmation pages
London, United Kingdom, 16 December, 2010 – Ogone Payment Services, one of Europe’s largest service providers specialising in the processing of online payments and Webloyalty, a leading provider of online consumer savings, discount and protection programmes have signed a European partnership agreement to bring Webloyalty’s programme to European online retailers and their customers.
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- 16 December 2010
Halfords launches PayPal’s Mobile Express Checkout service via DataCash partnership
Halfords, the UK's leading retailer of automotive, leisure and cycling products, has launched PayPal’s Mobile Express Checkout solution via DataCash; providing its customers with the option to make purchases with PayPal* from Halfords.com’s mobile website.
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06 December 2010
IMRG Press Release: Busiest Online Day in Lead-up to Christmas
Early figures reveal Mega Monday is 21% higher than same day last year
Busiest minute features £831,000 spent at 13:15 Early indications are
that today will be the busiest online shopping day of the year in the
lead-up to Christmas, with....more-
03 December 2010
IMRG Guidance for Safe Online Shopping this Christmas
Christmas 2010 is set to be another bumper year for online sales, with
over half the UK population shopping online and 26.6% of people
intending to do more online than they did last year. IMRG are
estimating that £6.4bn will be spent in...more-
03 December 2010
Benefits of Give Change Make Change Outlined for Retailers
A few weeks ago we announced the launch of a new online fundraising
initiative, endorsed by IMRG, set up by a major consortium of charities
comprising British Red Cross, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s
Charity, WWF and Cancer Research...more-
- 23 August 2010
Boylesports Added to the Company’s Growing Gaming Portfolio
Realex Payments announced today that they have added Boylesports to its
growing portfolio. The deal involves Realex Payments providing payment
processing for Boylesports across a variety of channels, products,
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- 17 August 2010
GlobalCollect Boosts its E-Commerce Shopper Support Portfolio
In a continuous effort to enhance its service portfolio, GlobalCollect,
the world's premier payment service provider of local online payments,
recently implemented a range of on- and offline consumer support tools...more -
- 03 August 2010
Pay4Later Launches Retail Finance Solution
Pay4Later today introduced a retail finance solution that
enables ecommerce retailers to offer customers credit products including
Interest Free and Classic Credit. Featuring seamless......more -
- 29 July 2010
METRO BANK JOINS LINK ATM NETWORK
Metro Bank, Britain’s first new high street bank in over 150
years, has joined the LINK ATM network, giving its customers access to
the entire UK cash machine network. In addition, around 100......more -
- 21 July 2010
Splendia Adds a Touch of Payment Service Luxury to its E-tourist Platform with GlobalCollect
Splendia, the leading online booking service for luxury and
character hotels, has signed an agreement with GlobalCollect, the
world's premier payment service provider of local e-payments, to process
online card payments Amsterdam,......more -
21 July 2010
Ecommerce Still Growing: Actinic Survey Shows SMEs’ Orders Up 39% and Revenue Up 15% in Q2 2010
Ecommerce software specialist Actinic (www.actinic.co.uk) has
completed its first quarterly survey of UK small and medium enterprises
(SMEs) which highlights a healthy increase in revenue of 15% in the......more-
- 20 July 2010
Britain a Nation of Wannabe (Web) Shopkeepers
One Briton in two is a frustrated entrepreneur, claims
PayPoint.net. Just over 50 per cent of the UK’s office workers have
considered starting their own business, but start-up costs and
administrative demands, among......more -