Visa cracks down on surcharge programs
Payments Dive
JANUARY 8, 2024
The card network company is boosting efforts to enforce surcharge rules, with non-compliance potentially resulting in fines up to $1 million, according to one card processor.
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Payments Dive
JANUARY 8, 2024
The card network company is boosting efforts to enforce surcharge rules, with non-compliance potentially resulting in fines up to $1 million, according to one card processor.
Abrigo
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Abrigo
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PYMNTS
JULY 2, 2020
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Abrigo
AUGUST 31, 2023
Teaching staff these KYC tips to make clients feel more comfortable In 2023, KYC procedures must both support CDD compliance and make sure your institution is a welcoming place for all customers. You might also like this resource, "Customer due diligence checklist."
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OCTOBER 5, 2020
Retailers must protect customers’ card data from hackers who try to snatch payment details, and following best practices to ensure security requires adhering to the regulations established by the PCI SSC, a global payments industry forum. Compliance Complexities. Orchestrating A Solution.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 18, 2021
Infineon Technologies , which works as a semiconductor manufacturer, is doing away with employee identification cards at its Germany headquarters and instead implementing a new smart card solution that combines office building access and Mastercard contactless payments capabilities, according to a FinTech Intel report.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 5, 2020
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PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Razorpay Co-Founder and CEO Harshil Mathur said the company is working with Visa on a new corporate card, according to YourStory. This new card is specifically designed for small business owners to weather the impact of COVID-19," the post stated.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
In recent years, the market has gone from one struggling with high financial illiteracy and limited card acceptance, to a bright spot in Europe for FinTech innovation. But financial regulatory compliance can be a headache for any market. Lithuania wants to become a global FinTech powerhouse. An Opportunity for Collaboration.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 7, 2021
(AmEx) harnessed strong and deceptive sales practices for card sales to business owners and if clients experienced negative effects, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (Jan. A representative for AmEx told WSJ, “We have robust compliance policies and controls in place, and do not tolerate misconduct.” 7), citing unnamed sources.
CFPB Monitor
JANUARY 7, 2021
The CFPB has issued an approval order through its Compliance Assistance Sandbox Policy (CAS Policy) to Synchrony Bank in connection with a proposed “dual-feature” credit card (DFCC) program. The order has a 36-month duration. Once unsecured, the DFCC’s APR would be higher than the APR it had when secured.
Payments Source
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Since the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard was introduced in 2004, many merchants found compliance to be too arduous or costly and just skipped it, risking fines. But increasingly, other regulations like GDPR are changing the PCI DSS compliance equation.
PYMNTS
JULY 2, 2020
With the pandemic nudging businesses further into the digital payments realm, commercial card innovation is heating up to capitalize on the opportunity for adoption. Boost Bolsters BMO Harris Bank’s Biz Cards. Global Cash Card’s Legal Saga Ends. ADP Eyes Payroll Card Adoption Jump.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 16, 2020
EnKash , a digital platform and payment solution provider, has entered into an alliance with Mastercard to expand the usage and acceptance of commercial cards in India and provide a B2B digital payment automation platform, according to a press release. Suppliers will have improved cash flows.
Payments Source
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
In a major break from the Payment Card Industry security standards playbook, merchants and service providers using newer technologies would have the opportunity to rewrite network operation and testing procedures when achieving compliance.
PYMNTS
JULY 2, 2020
Leavitt , founder and CEO of Boost Payment Solutions , said commercial card programs are now coming to the forefront of AP departments’ priority lists when delaying payments is no longer the most viable, or effective, cash management option. Optimizing Card Spend. “We’re seeing a lot more of that mentality.”
Independent Banker
DECEMBER 31, 2022
The FDIC issued guidance about the consumer compliance risks associated with assessing NSF arising from the re-presentment of the same unpaid transaction. Debit card interchange fees and routing. The Federal Reserve Board finalized updates to the board’s rule for debit card transactions. Quick Stat. Source: FDIC.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
A case of complacency on compliance? 25) from Verizon Communications, full compliance with the PCI DSS (short for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) dropped last year, the first decline seen in six years. percent at full compliance in Europe, while the standing was 39.7 The headline numbers: 52.5
The Paypers
JUNE 30, 2023
Switzerland-based SaaS provider Rivero has onboarded issuer Cornercard to its card scheme compliance platform.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
The European Union has issued new rules for contactless payments, which has caused confusion and forced one digital bank to issue new cards, according to a report in the Telegraph. If a customer goes over that limit on several card payments, then they’ll have to enter a pin. The move could potentially affect 57 billion euros ($62.4
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Despite announcements last month that the deadline for Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) compliance will be extended , the original proposed deadline approaches next week. The potential cost for non-compliance is huge. Frankly, they’ve gotten on board the SCA card payments Titanic,” he said. Previous efforts for the U.S.
BankInovation
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Non-compliance with audit standards and requirements is detrimental to a bank or lender. For standards such as PCI, non-compliance can result in financial penalties or in a bank being unable to process credit card payments. The CCPA assesses civil penalties of up to $7,500 for each intentional violation.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 2, 2020
This week's Commercial Card Innovation Tracker finds FinTechs and payment technology players like Mastercard, Visa and Nets embracing partnerships to roll out new corporate card solutions, including virtual commercial cards and small business credit cards designed to enhance spend management and help SMBs access credit during turbulent times.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Data Discovery enables businesses to identify sensitive data that will require specific regulatory compliance measures. Accutive said that the combination of both solutions supports organizations’ data protection compliance and security needs under GDPR , HIPAA and other data protection regulations.
PYMNTS
JUNE 29, 2020
As Laura Valdespino , director of compliance solutions at ADP , told PYMNTS in a recent interview, using digital channels, and specifically, pay cards, can actually improve the employees’ pay experience over paper-based methods that have been in place for decades.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
For small, mom-and-pop retailers, complex or proprietary procurement platforms simply aren't in the cards. Today, commercial cards are on the rise for SMB B2B eCommerce, and Dean said he's seen a gradual shift in this arena away from net terms. And we ascribe that to the credit card company offering net-30, plus points.".
American Banker
AUGUST 17, 2023
The embattled credit card company, which is bracing for regulatory action, warned Thursday that heavy spending on risk management and compliance will persist. Executives also said that internal and external candidates will be considered for the permanent CEO job.
PYMNTS
JUNE 17, 2020
At least, that’s what commercial card technology players believe, with this week’s rundown of the latest initiatives in corporate card solutions placing a focus on returning business trip volume. Expensify Links Cards To Booking. Emirates Islamic Launches Cards For SMBs.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Any organization, small or large, private or public, must handle the pressures of compliance. “But we are seeing a move toward electronic funds transfers, toward stored value card payments and toward outsourcing that process altogether.” Sure, a paper check can get money to where it needs to go.
PYMNTS
JULY 15, 2020
CIBT , which works in global immigration and visa services for both corporations and individuals, has announced an integration with Conferma Pay for virtual cards and streamlined business travel payments, according to a press release. They can charge specific amounts to the virtual cards for payment for visa services.
CFPB Monitor
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PYMNTS
JULY 24, 2020
The collaboration is expected to give Visa’s global merchant and card network access to M-Pesa’s financial services network. How Global Freelancing Marketplaces Can Maintai n Security And Regulatory Compliance. Beauty retailer Sephora , meanwhile, is renewing emphasis on China by deploying a localized eCommerce presence.
PYMNTS
JULY 1, 2019
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Payments Source
OCTOBER 8, 2020
It's a perplexing problem for those developing and instituting Payment Card Industry data security standards: Even as threats rise, the number of organizations that fully comply continues to drop.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
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American Banker
APRIL 24, 2024
The store-branded card issuer is raising annual percentage rates and adding fees for paper statements to compensate for lost revenue. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new regulation is scheduled to take effect on May 14.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Mastercard is partnering with CleverCards and Appreciate Group to offer gift cards directly to mobile wallets, Mastercard announced in a press release on Monday (Dec. The Select Digital Gift Card can be sent immediately by email, text or messaging app, and is available now as a last-minute Christmas present. billion in 2019.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 9, 2019
In the wake of court filings this week that effectively ended a challenge to surcharges on credit card transactions in New York, merchants in the Empire State can indeed embrace those fees, contingent upon stating those costs to consumers up front. New York has banned the ban. What’s in a name, then?
PYMNTS
MARCH 11, 2020
B2B FinTechs are once again showing off the versatility of the corporate card. While QuickBooks is piloting card payments on invoices powered by PayPal , Airwallex is readying the launch of its own corporate card — both physical and virtual — designed to enable cross-border payments. QuickBooks Adds Card Payment Support.
Bank Innovation
JANUARY 8, 2020
While chip cards are becoming a mainstay at brick-and-mortar retail checkouts, gas pump payment technology lags behind. gas station owners until October of this year to upgrade pumps to accept EMV chip cards, rejecting a deadline extension request from the Merchant Advisory Group. Visa and Mastercard have given U.S.
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