Irish Banks Announce Payment App to Compete with Revolut
Ireland’s three largest banks are once again joining forces to develop a rival instant payments app to counter Revolut. The new service, Zippay, will launch early next year and be available to the banks’ five million eligible customers. AIB, Bank of Ireland, and PTSB are backing the initiative, and other financial institutions—such as credit unions—are […]
Bad Actors Exploit Apple’s iCloud Calendar for Phishing Attempts
As email fraud filters become more sophisticated, cybercriminals are turning to Apple’s iCloud to bypass safeguards and deliver phishing messages. According to BleepingComputer, bad actors are sending fraudulent calendar invites that claim a victim’s PayPal account has been billed for hundreds of dollars and instruct them to review a purchase receipt. The objective is to […]
From Idea to Swipe: How to Launch a Winning Card Program
Launching a card is a complex process with the potential for long-term financial gains—if executed flawlessly. Yet, it moves quickly, with an average timeline of just six to seven months from concept to launch. Any major player in today’s financial landscape—from legacy banks to fintech apps to fledgling retailers—has at least considered launching a card. […]