Cards & Payments
Card payments in Asia Pacific: the state of the nations
Card payments in Asia Pacific: the state of the nations
Andrew Dickinson takes a look at some big changes ahead in the credit card arena, particularly in Australia.
Siam Commercial eyes 60,000 high-end clients for new card
Siam Commercial Bank is targeting 60,000 card holders within one year for its new "SCB Beyond Platinum" Credit Card aimed at expanding the high-end...
Acleda's ATMs to receive electricity payments
After being chosen by the Cambodian government to facilitate tax payments, Acleda Bank's ATMs will now receive electricity payments in behalf of the...
Bangkok Bank boosts Internet economy with payment options
Thousands of Google AdWords customers across Thailand are getting assistance from Bangkok Bank financial pre-payment options.
Postal services tapped for Thai transfers
Bangkok Bank has cooperated with postal services in Japan, South Korea, and Israel for transferring funds to recipients' accounts at Thai banks.
Dual currency RMB-HKD credit card launched
A dual currency co-branded credit card which uses both RMB and HKD as the settlement currencies is now available in Hong Kong.
Public Bank offers Man U cards
Public Bank and AIG Consumer Finance Group formed a partnership in issuing and distributing Manchester United MasterCard credit cards in Malaysia.
Metrobank gets award for remittance service
Metrobank was presented with the STP or Straight-Through Processing Award 2008 by Commerzbank AG.
Public Bank hopes to surpass 1 million mark for card business
Public Bank is banking on its new PB Day2Day Visa Card to push its total card numbers beyond 1 million.
ICICI clients can now transact through mobile phones
ICICI Bank will facilitate mobile phone-based services to all ICICI Bank Debit and Credit Card customers. These will be done through electronic cards...
Metrobank implements importers’ automated system
Metrobank implemented its electronic-to-mobile payment system for processing of duties and taxes of its client importers. It involves the use of both...
Metrobank implements importers’ automated system
Metrobank implemented its electronic-to-mobile payment system for processing of duties and taxes of its client importers. It involves the use of both...
Citibank Singapore launches AXS D-Pay service
Citibank ATM or Debit cards can now be used at AXS Stations for the payment of bills and other services.
Public Bank launches Phase II of PB Lifestyle
Public Bank has launched the PB Lifestyle (Phase II) - Live Up Your Life with PB Cards campaign, after receiving positive response for its More Swipes...
BEA rolls out new debit card
BEA’s new China UnionPay debit card will enable customers to access ATM services at all JETCO ATMs in Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland China.
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