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Mastercard and First Abu Dhabi Bank launch five credit cards in six months
In a big step forward for the cards market, Mastercard and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) have launched five new
Thailand introduces pilot programme to let travellers change cryptocurrency to baht
Thailand announced the introduction of a test programme allowing visitors to the country to convert cryptocurrency into baht for local payments.
Indonesia and China launch pilot programme linking QR payment systems
Indonesia and China have jointly launched a pilot programme linking their QR code-based payment systems to boost trade and tourism.
RMS Pay launches in North America
RMS, the hospitality platform for hotels, serviced apartments, vacation rentals, and outdoor accommodations, has officially launched RMS Pay in the
Alipay+ and Kaspi.kz Enhance International Payment Acceptance in Kazakhstan
Alipay+, Ant International’s global wallet gateway, and Kaspi.kz, the leading super app in Kazakhstan, have enabled international cross-border QR payment
Mastercard, IFZA and Global Tax Assistant launch AI-driven digital business registration
Mastercard has joined forces with IFZA, one of the fastest-growing free zones in the UAE, and Global Tax Assistant, an
Studies show the growing acceptance of digital wallets as travel payment solutions
Several global studies show that younger travellers are embracing the use of digital wallets as their primary mode of payment throughout their journeys.
American Express and Marriott International introduce co-branded credit cards into Japanese market
American Express and Marriott International teamed up to introduce enhanced co-branded credit cards in Japan.
Thomas Cook India offers Enhanced Study Buddy Forex Card
Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading omnichannel forex services company, has announced significant enhancements to its Study Buddy Forex Card,
Philip Bowcock is the new CEO at Travelex
Global foreign exchange company Travelex announced the appointment of Philip Bowcock as its new chief executive office today, 29th July.
UnionPay makes paying for purchases easier for Chinese travellers in Malaysia
UnionPay International helps Chinese tourists experience Malaysia better this summer. as they shop, dine, and travel through the Southeast Asian
Mastercard teams up with Mandai Wildlife Group in Singapore
Mastercard and Mandai Wildlife Group announced a two-year strategic collaboration to jointly promote the Mandai Wildlife Reserve in Singapore as
Kasada Capital to manage Morocco’s new tourism fund
Kasada Capital was recently selected by Morocco's Mohammed VI Investment Fund as fund manager for a new tourism fund.
Richard Atkinson-Toal is new VP for the brand and experience studio at Amex GBT
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) announced the appointment of Rich Atkinson-Toal as global vice-president of Brand & Experience Studio.
Armenian payment platform Idram teams up with Alipay+
Armenian digital payment platform Idram recently partnered with Ant International’s global wallet gateway Alipay+.
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