Virtual card platform Extend raises $11m
The funding takes Extend’s total capital to $14 million.
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Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 1 April 2019
Apple’s new credit card, New York goes fintech, and more!
StreetShares to launch credit cards for veteran-owned businesses
A new credit card for the 2.5 million veteran-owned small businesses in the US.
The self-service puzzle: strategic touchpoint or point of utility?
Financial institutions have to take their ATM strategy to the next level, and re-examine their investment methodology.
Top fintech stories this week – 29 March 2019
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
PayTech Awards: honouring organisations for their social impact
Enter the PayTech for Good Award by 5 April!
Apple announces digital credit card
To launch in summer, supported by Goldman Sachs.
Prepaid Technologies acquires Dash purchasing card portfolio
The deal more than doubles the firm’s expense management business.
Paytech InComm acquires Linq3 Technologies
This is the firm’s eighth acquisition.
Stash piles on rewards with stock-back launch
New York-based financial services platform officially boots up.
PayActiv and Visa get in early for wages
The paytech pals will help US workers access earned wages earlier.
Salt Edge teams up with UK-based PFM app Emma
Integration will enable Emma users to connect their accounts from banks throughout the UK.
Wave acquires Canadian SME account provider Every
Software firm plans to integrate more financial products and services.
PayTech Awards 2019: celebrating most innovative projects and services
Enter the Awards by Friday, 5 April!
Signifyd unveils chargeback solution for merchants
“Friendly fraud” meets a feisty foe.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 4 March 2019
Featuring N26, South Korea, Brex and TymeBank.
PayTech Awards 2019: celebrating people that make things happen
Nominate your colleagues (or yourself) for a Leadership Award by 5 April!
Apple and Goldman Sachs to unleash iPhone/card combo
Credit cards will be rolled out to employees for testing in next few weeks.
Barclaycard says rock me Amadeus for travel payments
Amadeus’ customers will get access to virtual cards solution, Precisionpay.
Crypto bank Zabo preps for US launch
“Bitcoin in your bank account.”
Video: check out the PayTech Awards 2018 highlights!
The inaugural PayTech Awards took place on 13 July 2018 on a luxurious Silver Sturgeon yacht in London.
Bill.com partners with Amex to offer new AP solution
Vendor Pay has arrived.
Ephesoft whips out its cloud hyperextender
When the going gets tough, the tough take to the cloud.
Credit card player Petal picks up $30m funding
Series B round led by Valar Ventures.
RIP Microsoft Wallet
Of our elaborate plans, the end. Of everything that stands, the end.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 21 January 2019
Featuring JAJA, South Korea, Sberbank and R3.
PayTech Awards 2019 now open for entries
Be a part of the celebrations!
Fiserv to acquire First Data for $22bn
Job cuts on the way as a fintech titan is born.
SafeCharge payments engine sends Kiwi.com flying
Designed to accept payments from travellers anywhere in the world.
New investment for LendUp spurs credit card spin off
The US company will spin off its credit card business, Mission Lane, as a separate, stand-alone entity.
New Mastercard logo enters icon era
Who knew 2019 would be known as “The Year #Priceless Went Nameless”?
Robinhood tucks into Galileo for US checking and savings launch
Payments processor powers trading app’s banking move.
It’s on for paytech Switch’s $2m funding
Gets its largest round of funding to-date.
Plastiq gets $27m funding to its credit
US firm offers way to pay bills and business expenses by credit card.
Gohenry crowdfunds £6.2m for US expansion
To teach American kids about money.
SuperMoney launches student loan refinancing marketplace
Financial services comparison site is venturing into new territory.
Build-a-card workshop with Gemalto’s Mini Kiosk
On-the-spot card issuance.
NY subway to accept contactless cards in 2019
US plays catch up in retail payments.
Swych powers WeChat’s Travelex Pay for US shopping
Swych’s blockchain-based gift card technology will power Travelex Pay, offered by Travelex and WeChat.
