The SWIFT code of the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication is an internationally-recognized identification code for various banks around the world. SWIFT codes are generally used for international wire transfers, and are comprised of 8 or 11 alphanumeric characters. If you plan to send money to an entity overseas,...
How Open Banking is Kicking Off New Fintech Initiatives
Much has been said about the disruptive role that fintech companies will play once open banking becomes obligatory throughout the EU, and more widespread in the UK. Fintech pioneers are already offering a wide range of services for different niches and verticals connected to various aspects of banking and finances. What kind...
How to Hit the Online Sales Motherlode on Singles Day
Singles Day mindsets - a mixed bag Singles Day (November 11), which was first started by Chinese college students in the 1990s, is the antithesis of Valentine’s Day. It is a day dedicated to the celebration of singledom. Some singles have developed various rituals to mark the day including gifting...
GDPR Compliance Tips for 2019
Background The issues of privacy and protection of personal data are a major concern for online consumers. According to a recent NCSA study, 92% of online customers cite data security and privacy as a concern. Many of them are convinced that companies do not store or use their data responsibly....
Start the Countdown for Your 2019/2020 Holiday Season Campaign
Yes, it’s still hot and sticky in many places, but it’s already time to start planning your marketing strategy for the 2019/2020 winter holiday season. How can you plan an e-commerce campaign that will make you stand out and attract both new and veteran shoppers to your brand? Review last...
The Inevitable Rise of Contactless Payments
Investopedia defines contactless payments as a secure method for consumers to purchase products or services via debit, credit or smartcards (also known as chip cards), by using RFID technology or near-field communication (NFC). When making a contactless payment, the user taps their card near a point-of-sale terminal. This type of...
Happy Holidays for Retailers and Customers
Holidays are the best times to arouse interest in your products, lure in purchasers, and make special offers. But why wait for major holidays to attract customers? Here are several upcoming holidays that intrepid retailers can use to attract new customers and reconnect with return buyers: August 26 - National...
Will Cryptocurrencies Replace Conventional Currencies?
Techopedia defines cryptocurrency as a type of digital currency that uses cryptography for security and anti-counterfeiting measures. Public and private keys are often used to transfer cryptocurrency between individuals. As opposed to fiat currency, cryptocurrency is not connected to governments or central banks. Using a ledger system, cryptocurrency transactions are...
Are You Ready for the Final Stage of PSD2?
PSD2 in a nutshell PSD2 (Revised Payment Service Directive) is a directive issued by the European Commission in order to fortify customer rights, facilitate competition in banking, and increase Internet payment safety via SCA (Strong Customer Authentication). The original European payment services directive came into force in 2007. The PSD2...
E-WALLETS
The E-wallet is an electronic device or online service that enables a user to perform electronic transactions. The consumer’s bank account, debit card or credit card can be linked directly to the digital wallet, making payment instant and frictionless. Aside from performing payments, some E-wallets can also store important functions such...