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Tap and go with your mobile phone thanks to Westpac
Unified Communications

Tap and go with your mobile phone thanks to Westpac

Westpac launches mobile PayTag, turning any phone into a 'tap and go' card for speedy, secure transactions, reshaping how we pay.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2014
Pay it isn't so… Apple inks iPhone 6 credit cards deal
Marketing Technologies

Pay it isn't so… Apple inks iPhone 6 credit cards deal

Apple is joining forces with American Express, Visa and MasterCard to offer a new smartphone payments system for the soon to be released iPhone 6.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2014
Are you shopping safely online?
Marketing Technologies

Are you shopping safely online?

As more Kiwis shop online, it is important that consumers are security conscious when paying for goods and services.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 27th May 2013
The credit card is dead, long live the digital wallet
Marketing Technologies

The credit card is dead, long live the digital wallet

MasterCard and Visa signal a shift in strategy, moving towards mobile payments and the beginning of the post-card era.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2013
From Auckland to the world: Mako Networks' global ambition
Marketing Technologies

From Auckland to the world: Mako Networks' global ambition

A billion-dollar global opportunity is driving Mako Networks' rapid expansion, as PCI DSS compliance becomes crucial for millions of merchants worldwide.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2012
Australia becoming cashless society says MasterCard
Marketing Technologies

Australia becoming cashless society says MasterCard

MasterCard study shows Australia edging towards a cash-free future, with young, affluent men leading the mobile payment charge.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jun 2012
Google working on Android mobile wallet
Marketing Technologies

Google working on Android mobile wallet

The internet giant is reported to be working with Mastercard to create a system that turns Android phones into electronic wallets.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2011

Stories from Other Regions

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Kiwis prefer brick and mortar shops this xmas
Marketing Technologies

Kiwis prefer brick and mortar shops this xmas

The bulk of Kiwis (79 per cent) are still looking to shop at local brick and mortar retailers this Christmas season, as opposed to online.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2013
Kiwi expat returns home to lead MasterCard's NZ tech push
Marketing Technologies

Kiwi expat returns home to lead MasterCard's NZ tech push

MasterCard appoints expat Peter Chisnall as new Country Manager for New Zealand, bringing more than 20 years of experience to the role.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2013
Payment security tops Kiwi concern online
Marketing Technologies

Payment security tops Kiwi concern online

New Zealanders are the second most prolific online shoppers across the Asia-Pacific region, and class payment security as top of mind when shopping online.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 20th May 2013
Cashless Kiwis embrace digital wallets
Marketing Technologies

Cashless Kiwis embrace digital wallets

New Zealanders continue to move away from cash towards using electronic cards and internet banking, as the digital wallet replaces conventional payment methods.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2013
Kiwis shop smart…with their mobiles
Marketing Technologies

Kiwis shop smart…with their mobiles

When it comes to mobile shopping and making payments from their mobile, Kiwis are amongst the best in the world.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2013
PayPass 'Tap Go' galvanises Kiwi retailers
Marketing Technologies

PayPass 'Tap Go' galvanises Kiwi retailers

Kiwi shoppers embrace 'Tap and Go' as popular retailers roll out MasterCard's PayPass ahead of Christmas, promising swift transactions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2012
Are Kiwis heading for a cashless society?
Marketing Technologies

Are Kiwis heading for a cashless society?

New Zealand is on track to becoming a cashless society after MasterCard revealed a strong willingness amongst Kiwis to adopt mobile payment methods.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
MasterCard brings NFC to New Zealand
Marketing Technologies

MasterCard brings NFC to New Zealand

MasterCard and ANZ bank are trialling NFC technology in New Zealand, enabling mobile payments up to NZD $80 using PayPass stickers or microSD cards.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2011
Update: Google Wallet another sign that NFC is close
Marketing Technologies

Update: Google Wallet another sign that NFC is close

Google Wallet, Google's new NFC-based payment system in partnership with MasterCard, signals the imminent rise of NFC technology in everyday transactions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th May 2011