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Fintech startups are actively innovating the payments space, and as a result Canadians are transacting digitally more than ever before.
Frictionless, real-time payments have created benefits for consumers, but this has also created a wider landscape for fraudsters. [Read more…] about As Digital Transactions Take Over Canada, Fraud Casts a Long Shadow
Visa this month unveiled its participation in the Canadian expansion of Square’s instant transfers.
The payments giant says Square’s instant transfers are enabled by Visa Direct, a VisaNet processing capability helping transform global money movement. [Read more…] about Visa and Square Integrate Tech to Deliver Instant Transfers for Canadian Business
In 2018, Visa Canada delivered contactless payments to Metro Vancouver’s public transportation system.
“Visa is focused on re-imagining the future of payments and investing in technology to bring future-forward, seamless payment experiences to consumers nationwide,” stated Brian Weiner, Vice President and Head of Product, Visa Canada, at the time. [Read more…] about Visa Brings Brings Contactless Payments to GO Transit, UP Express in Toronto
Vancouver startup LQwD Fintech (TSXV: LQWD) has joined Visa’s Fintech Fast Track program. [Read more…] about Vancouver’s LQwD joins Visa’s Fintech Fast Track Program
Toronto-headquartered Wave has partner with Visa to launch a new limited release payments solution that aims to transform the way small businesses manage their cash flow and provide merchants quicker access to funds. [Read more…] about Wave and Visa Join Forces to Improve Cash Flow for Small Businesses
Thirty of the best fintech and AI startups participated in a Pitch Battle yesterday at the fourth annual Canadian Fintech 3.0 Summit in Toronto with a chance to win an investment prize of over $100,000. [Read more…] about Canadian Fintech Summit 3.0 Pitch Battle Winners Crowned
Toronto-based fintech startup Pungle announced today it will enable business customers in Canada to offer real-time payment disbursements to their customers via Visa Direct. [Read more…] about Pungle Integrates with Visa Direct for Real-Time Payments
