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Banks reengineer instant debit card issuance amid pandemic

Payments Source

Customers normally receive debit and credit cards inside a branch. Now banks are shifting the process to their drive-throughs and finding alternative ways for cardholders to key in their PINs.

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Travel Debit Card Currensea Saved Travellers Over £2.5 Million in 2024 by Cutting Foreign Exchange Fees

Fintech Finance

Travel debit card Currensea saved travellers over 2.5 million during 2024 by cutting foreign exchange (FX) fees and eliminating hidden bank charges. In September 2024, Currensea launched the worlds first hotel debit card, in partnership with Hilton. The post Travel Debit Card Currensea Saved Travellers Over 2.5

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How are Interchange Fees Calculated?

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Credit and debit cards have become the preferred payment methods for many, and it isn’t hard to see why. In 2023, 27% of all point-of-sale (POS) payments were made using credit cards while 23% were made with debit cards. This is a win-win situation for issuing banks and credit card payment networks.

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Banks On Notice: Fintechs Are Coming For Checking Accounts & Debit Cards

CB Insights

One of the biggest trends in fintech today is the rise of digital banking products like mobile checking accounts and new debit cards. From Square to Paypal, a host of fintechs are creating products that let consumers spend money directly out of digital accounts using a physical card. mobile-first bank accounts.

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What Is Debit Card Processing & How Does It Work?

Payment Savvy

Debit cards have become an indispensable part of our financial lives, with the majority of American adults, spanning all demographics, now possessing at least one debit card. Every merchant should prioritize taking the time to understand debit card processing to streamline operations and enhance customer satisfaction.

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What is a BIN in Payment Processing

Clearly Payments

In payment processing, one component of the payment processing tech stack involving credit or debit cards is the Bank Identification Number or BIN. For instance, it indicates the issuing bank, card type (credit, debit, or prepaid), and sometimes the country of issuance.

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Visa Platinum business debit cards from Fibank facilitate businesses banking

Fintech Finance

The cards are designed for managing company funds and bring a number of privileges to customers, such as: Attractive cash back; Travel insurance with comfortable coverage when traveling abroad; Exclusive services and other benefits. The cards can be issued to the manager of the specific company and to persons authorized by the company.