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Embracing the contactless payment habit doesn't mean you need a card. New payment methods are breaking through

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Embracing the contactless payment habit doesn't mean you need a card. New payment methods are breaking through

A habit is a settled tendency or behaviour that becomes automatic and is hard to give up. Run at 6, coffee at 7, tea at 4, groceries on Saturday… It takes 21 to 66 days to form a..

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We need greater global financial inclusion; but who will take the lead?

It is no secret that traditional banks have struggled to close the financial inclusion gap, especially in emerging markets. The World Bank estimates that 1.7 billion adults remain..

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The silk road of payments we must travel

Mapping and mastering the journey by relying on a clear radar

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Touching the boundaries of digital acceptance

Touching the boundaries of digital acceptance Digital acceptance is vital to the success of virtual payment schemes, it is important I acknowledge that many customers want to..

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Trending in digital payments: Prepaid cards go virtual

Parents use them to empower their children, corporates use them to pay employees, governments use them to disburse payments and benefits. But unlike regular debit or credit cards,..

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Smart cities and public transport move to open loop payment technology

The more access people have to new technologies, the greater the likelihood they will move to urban areas - a trend that is receiving much attention across the world. More than..

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BPC-owned Radar Payments launches at Merchant Payments Ecosystem (MPE), Berlin

Berlin, Germany & Baar, Switzerland – 18 February 2020

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BPC facilitates interoperability in Algeria - millions to use country-wide network

On 5 January 2020, Algérie Poste’s ‘Edahabia’ electronic card had become interoperable with the country’s banking network.

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APNA Microfinance Bank Pakistan successfully migrates to SmartVista

BPC is proud to announce the successful migration of Pakistan’s APNA Microfinance Bank to SmartVista.

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