Tagged: debit card

November 19, 2023 @ 9:46 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Dwayne Johnson and Acorns, a saving and investing app, have announced the launch of the Mighty Oak Debit Card. The heavy metal tungsten debit card, exclusive to Acorns, was constructed to address overspending and under-saving. With Real-Time Round-Ups, customers invest their spare change from each… Read More

June 10, 2023 @ 12:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Netherlands has recently completed the launch of a contactless transit payments system nationwide, “simplifying access and allowing travelers to tap-in and tap-out with their debit card, credit card or digital wallet.” All public transport across the country – “including trains, buses, metros, and trams… Read More

February 1, 2022 @ 2:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Many US consumers face complications, challenges or adversity when carrying out purchases because the name on their debit card doesn’t match “who they truly are.” T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced (on January 31, 2022) True Name® by Mastercard® for T-Mobile MONEY, allowing all clients, including transgender… Read More

January 26, 2022 @ 12:26 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Pencilton, a teen-focused Fintech startup based in India, recently launched PencilCard, a debit card that is compliant with National Common Mobility Card standards. It has been launched in partnership with Transcorp. The National Common Mobility Card was developed by India’s Ministry of Housing and Urban… Read More

July 11, 2021 @ 4:39 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Several factors will contribute to strong growth in card payments in the Philippines, a new report from GlobalData suggests. Gains of 15.4 percent are expected due to the gradual revival of the economy, easing of lockdown restrictions, and improving consumer spending. Those gains will leave… Read More

May 15, 2021 @ 7:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK-based Fintech firm VitraCash recently finalized its pre-seed funding round with £330,000 in capital coming from nearly 1,000 different investors. The company is now planning to introduce its “first-of-its-kind” smart debit card during Q3 2021. As mentioned in an update shared with CI: “With their… Read More

April 8, 2021 @ 10:03 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Tred, a UK-based green debit card, has successfully secured its initial £400,000 funding target through equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube. The campaign has attracted more than 300 Crowdcube investors. Founded in 2019, Tred claims to be the first UK green debit card that allows users track, reduce and offset… Read More

April 6, 2021 @ 11:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Digital bank Revolut announced on Tuesday it has teamed up with two-time heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, to raise funds for independent gyms throughout the UK, as well as co-brand glow-in-the-dark debit card. According to Revolut, gyms and leisure centers were not included in the UK… Read More

February 9, 2021 @ 11:02 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

    Clair, a U.S.-based social impact embedded fintech startup, announced on Tuesday the rollout of its new Mastercard debit card. The card was specifically created to provide financial wellness for American non-exempt workers.  Clair reported that users who sign up for its platform will… Read More

January 20, 2021 @ 8:22 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Austria-based digital investment platform  Bitpanda announced on Wednesday it is now taking pre-orders for their first physical product, the Bitpanda Card. According to Bitpanda, the Bitpanda Card is a debit card facilitated by Visa and is linked to any asset in a user’s Bitpanda… Read More

January 5, 2021 @ 8:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Erik Kaju, Director of Engineering, Cards and Spend at Fintech firm TransferWise, notes that after the introduction of the money transfer service’s debit Mastercard back in 2018, they’ve taken the card to more than 30 countries on four different continents. TransferWise claims that more than… Read More

October 27, 2020 @ 3:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Jassby, Inc., a U.S.-based family finance mobile app startup, announced on Tuesday it has teamed up with Mastercard to introduce a virtual debit card specifically for children. The card’s announcement comes just a little over six months after Jassby raised $5 million through its recent… Read More

September 21, 2020 @ 2:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Goalsetter, a U.S.-based family money app, announced on Monday it recently launched a debit card specifically geared towards teens and tweens. Founded in 2015, Goalsetter describes itself as a goal-based savings and gifting platform that was created just for kids. The company revealed it combines… Read More

June 11, 2020 @ 3:09 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global blockchain payments provider BitPay announced on Thursday it has launched the BitPay Card, which is claimed to be the first  Mastercard Prepaid card for crypto users in the U.S. According to BitPay, the BitPay Card enables customers to instantly convert cryptocurrency into fiat currency,… Read More

May 10, 2020 @ 10:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Samsung Pay announced last week it is set to join forces with online lending platform SoFi to launch a new debit card. This news comes just days after Swipe launched Samsun Pay for Swipe Visa cardholders.  Launched in 2015, Samsung Pay describes itself as a… Read More

April 8, 2020 @ 8:14 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based digital banking group Starling Bank announced on Wednesday the launch of its second debit card for personal accounts, Connect. According to Starling, the Connected card has been designed to help personal account customers who are self-isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic and are relying on… Read More

March 5, 2020 @ 10:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Uphold, a U.S.-based digital finance platform, announced on Thursday the launch of its multi-asset account with an affiliated debit card, which allows users to convert multiple funding sources, including Bitcoin, XRP, BAT, and Gold into fiat currency, to spend everywhere Mastercard is accepted, as well… Read More

November 5, 2019 @ 7:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

London-based Curve, an “over the top” banking service that consolidates all bank-issued cards into a single smart card and app, has integrated Samsung Pay for UK-based clients, according to a company release. Adding support for the new payment system makes it easier for Samsung smartphone… Read More

April 11, 2019 @ 2:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced on Wednesday the launch of its Visa debit card in the UK. According to Coinbase, the debit card allows customers to spend crypto as effortlessly as the money in their bank. The card’s description reads: “Coinbase Card is powered by customers’… Read More

January 18, 2019 @ 8:52 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Payment process platform Square announced on Thursday the launch of its new debit cards for businesses. Square reported that the Square Card is a free business debit card designed to help business owners more effectively manage cash flow by providing immediate access to their balance, which is… Read More