Wirecard signs payments processing partnership with Visa
The two firms will work on Visa’s Fintech Fast Track Program in the Middle East.
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Wirecard, SAP and Futur/io launch ‘Innovation Now’ to assist merchants amid COVID-19
Merchants will be able to find “assistance packages” through the platform.
Wirecard expands ecommerce partnership with WeChat Pay
European merchants can integrate WeChat Pay “in just a few minutes”.
Wirecard strikes again with Klarna payments partnership
Also this week, Wirecard teamed with Southeast Asian ride-sharing firm Grab.
Wirecard and Singapore’s Grab partner on payments
The partnership will begin in Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore.
Wirecard and Raiffeisen Bank team up to serve Eastern European markets
Raiffeisen Bank will use Wirecard to process payments across 13 Eastern European countries.
Investor rights lawyers investigate Wirecard securities fraud
Earlier this year, white-collar crime investigators raided Wirecard’s offices in Singapore.
IM payments arrive in Eastern Europe for Viber customers
Romanian Libra Internet Bank is acting as local acquirer.
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SoftBank invests in Wirecard, Tencent in Argentinian Uala, and other Visa news.
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Figure Eight acquired by Appen, T-mobile launches checking account, and RBS’ digital bank picks Mambu.
SoftBank invests €900m in Wirecard for APAC push
Wirecard is struggling amidst fraud investigations.
Wirecard under fraud investigation by Singapore police
One employee has been suspended until the inquiries conclude.
Wirecard brings Chinese payments to Austria
Alipay and the like will be offered at 150 businesses in the beginning.
German financial regulator stops shorting of Wirecard shares
Follows on from accounting investigation in Singapore.
Oney Bank is Well into Wirecard for biometric payments in Romania
Consumers will be able to pay with the app in over 30 stores.
Wirecard reveals investigation into accounting allegations
The firm had previously called reports “inaccurate, misleading and defamatory”.
Wirecard launches API developer portal
Initially designed for issuing solutions, but full scope on the way.
Wirecard on time for Swatch watch payments
Deal means users can add digital boon cards to SwatchPAY!
Wirecard releases Visa card for Chinese tourists
A multi-currency card for the most frequented destinations.
Wirecard woos with Apple and Google Pay play
Double delight for its boon customers in Germany and France.
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