Safran Identity & Security’s highly secure mobile payment solution is certified by Visa and Mastercard

Safran Identity & Security, world leader in identity and security solutions, announced that its Airpass mobile payment solution, which includes a unique cryptographic security component, has been certified by Visa and Mastercard. Airpass is a highly secure mobile payment solution which allows users to pay in store or online using a mobile phone. It has…

Mastercard partners with Fit Pay to accelerate the development of payments-enabled devices and wearables

Companies to bring secure contactless payments to millions of devices from Wearatec and other innovative manufacturers PURCHASE, N.Y. and LAS VEGAS, Nevada – October 25, 2016 – Mastercard today announced a partnership with Fit Pay, Inc. to bring Mastercard contactless payments to consumer wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. By integrating the Fit Pay…

Mastercard makes commerce more conversational with launch of chatbot platforms for banks and merchants

Platforms provide partners with new ways to engage and deliver compelling, personalised experiences to consumers PURCHASE, N.Y. and LAS VEGAS, Nevada – October 25, 2016 – Today at Money 20/20, Mastercard announced its plans to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) bot platform that allows consumers to transact, manage finances, and shop via messaging platforms. According…

Giesecke & Devrient Teams with Rittenhouse Payment Solutions for Event-based Wearable Solutions

Dulles, Virginia (USA), October 25, 2016 – Extending its active participation in contactless-payment-enabled wearables, G&D is bringing a new wearable solution to the market with Rittenhouse Payment Solutions , a leader in the prepaid payments space who offers cutting-edge program solutions. The prepaid smart wristband can be used for payment and access in a variety…