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Payment systems

Apple Tap to Pay now available in S’pore; iPhones can act as payment terminals

Apple said that the new function comes in collaboration with payment platforms, app developers, and payment networks.
Apple said that the new function comes in collaboration with payment platforms, app developers, and payment networks.

OCBC app users will be able to scan WeChat Pay QR codes to pay merchants in China

It builds on the app’s existing ability to scan and pay through Alipay+ and UnionPay merchant QR codes.
It builds on the app’s existing ability to scan and pay through Alipay+ and UnionPay merchant QR codes.

When crooked employee hid scams by booking in profits for company

No one suspected the manager because she always booked in profits for the fake orders.
No one suspected the manager because she always booked in profits for the fake orders.

OCBC app adds 8 digital wallets across S-E Asia as bank aims to hit target of 50 globally

Coins, GCash and PayMaya of The Philippines, Indonesia’s GoPay, LinkAja and Ovo, as well as Vietnam’s Momo and Malaysia’s Touch ‘n Go will join the ecosystem.
Coins, GCash and PayMaya of The Philippines, Indonesia’s GoPay, LinkAja and Ovo, as well as Vietnam’s Momo and Malaysia’s Touch ‘n Go will join the ecosystem.

A beloved Tokyo penguin’s end presages JR East’s rebirth

Since Suica’s introduction in 2001, the penguin has featured on transit cards and apps used by commuters.
Since Suica’s introduction in 2001, the penguin has featured on transit cards and apps used by commuters.

Deal lets DBS PayLah! users make QR payments in more than 100 markets via Ant’s Alipay+

(From left to right) Ms Tan Su Shan, CEO of DBS; Mr Loy Hwee Chuan, segment head of telecommunications, media & tech, DBS; Mr Edward Yue, Alipay+ general manager, Ant International; and Mr Yang Peng, CEO of Ant International.
(From left to right) Ms Tan Su Shan, CEO of DBS; Mr Loy Hwee Chuan, segment head of telecommunications, media & tech, DBS; Mr Edward Yue, Alipay+ general manager, Ant International; and Mr Yang Peng, CEO of Ant International.

Japan’s JR East to retire beloved Suica penguin mascot, allow QR payments on transport card app

The penguin has served as the face of Suica since its launch in 2001.
The penguin has served as the face of Suica since its launch in 2001.

Singapore Pools to stop charging transaction fees for all e-payment options from Nov 11

The operator explained that the decision came after reviews with the Association of Banks in Singapore, its partner banks and Nets.
The operator explained that the decision came after reviews with the Association of Banks in Singapore, its partner banks and Nets.

Singapore ranks second globally for stolen payment cards due to its highly digital economy: Study

各家银行的信用卡(Credit Cards)。
各家银行的信用卡(Credit Cards)。

Cashless but confusing: Can Singapore fix its digital payments system?

The writer says that the average Singaporean consumer faces multiple cashless payment choices, but not always true convenience.
The writer says that the average Singaporean consumer faces multiple cashless payment choices, but not always true convenience.

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