Poland, August 2024 – In a pioneering move set to redefine the retail experience, Mastercard, Empik, and PayEye have launched Europe’s first in-store biometric payment pilot, utilizing iris and facial recognition technologies. The initiative allows customers to make payments using only their biometric data, offering a glimpse into the future of retail transactions. This groundbreaking […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), a tier-one bank listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) with over 75 years of operation in East Africa, has announced a strategic partnership with Network International, the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The collaboration aims to enhance DTB’s digital product […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Jordan Kuwait Bank (JKB) has announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard and FOO to introduce eliWallet, a groundbreaking multicurrency payment solution designed to revolutionize financial transactions for customers. eliWallet, developed by JKB, is a state-of-the-art prepaid wallet that offers both virtual and physical cards for multicurrency transactions. This innovative platform […]
Doha, Qatar – QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has announced a landmark agreement with India’s NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) to introduce QR code-based Unified Payments Interface (UPI) merchant payments across Qatar. This initiative represents a significant milestone, enabling UPI payment acceptance through QNB’s extensive merchant network, and providing […]