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Beijing introduces dedicated mobile payments devices for foreign visitors

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“The Beijing Pass device, co-developed by UnionPay, Bank of Beijing and Beijing Unicom, is a compact terminal that functions as a power bank, SIM card and payment device,” the China.org website explains. “It supports Wi-Fi, QR code payments, and voice translation, making it a versatile tool for travellers.

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Citi and Bank of Shanghai Launch First-of-Its-Kind Payments Solution for International Travelers in China

Fintech Finance

Citi (NYSE: C) and Bank of Shanghai launched a first-of-its-kind payments solution on Bank of Shanghai ’s TourCard. The TourCard aims to provide international travelers a straightforward, cost-efficient and more streamlined Chinese yuan renminbi (CNY) payment journey while traveling in China.

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The Ultimate Guide to Online Payment Processing

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Customers in this age of instant gratification always expect a smooth and seamless online payments experience. As a business owner, you must have a clear understanding of how online payments processing works to be able to create a hassle-free checkout process that will keep buyers coming back to your eCommerce store.

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2024 Payment Methods Report: Overview, Insights, and Statistics

Clearly Payments

America Biometric Payments 2 Global, especially mobile-first markets Cash Payments 5 Emerging Markets, some developed regions Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) 1 Asia, Caribbean Credit Cards Overview : Credit cards allow consumers to make purchases on credit, paying later and often with interest.

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Understanding the Nature of Payment Gateway Integration For Your Mobile App

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In recent years, businesses have seen this massive shift from desktop to mobile devices which has forced them to develop apps with built-in integrated payment gateways. But when it comes to payments, mobile apps have to contend with a few unique challenges.

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The Full List of Fintech Unicorns in Asia (2025)

Fintech News

billion Coda, formerly Coda Payments, is a fintech company founded in 2011 that helps users in emerging markets easily buy digital content. It provides access to game credits, gift codes, and vouchers using familiar local payment methods such as mobile carrier billing and e-wallets. Coda Valuation: $2.5 Airwallex Valuation : $5.5

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Mobile payments growth can fix crypto’s security risk

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With many consumers now using online and mobile banking, there is a huge opportunity to incorporate blockchain solutions into the everyday payments experience, writes Andre Stoorvogel, director of product marketing for Rambus Payments.