The app includes biometric sign-on; card and PIN registration without going into a branch; and chat functionality to contact an agent directly from the app.

The new tokenisation service will create a safe and seamless way for local cardholders to transact in-app and online.

Entersekt partners with NuData Security, in an agreement that allows the fintech to tightly integrate NuData’s behavioural analytics solution NuDetect with the Entersekt Secure Platform.

The new low-cost payments solution enables small companies to accept a range of digital payments, allowing them to take their businesses online.

The new virtual Mastercard credit card enables consumers to make contactless payments online and instore globally.

With the new facility, customers from all South African banks will be able to deposit cash directly into their bank account at any Pick n Pay till point.

Uber introduces its largest region-wide initiative, in partnership with Mastercard, to provide120 000 free trips and meals to frontline workers.

The QR code payments app doubles its merchant numbers as its user base climbs to over 835 000, amid fears of the spread of the coronavirus.

The companies join forces to offer a QR code revenue collection service for SMEs, schools and non-profit organisations.

The payments tech firm expands its financial inclusion efforts beyond the 500 million of the past five years, looking to bring a billion people into the digital economy.

The spreading of the coronavirus via surfaces is incentivising society to move towards a cashless environment, which augurs well for digital money, says Luno.

The micro-transaction app’s platform will be free to social grant users during the pandemic for a 90-day period.