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Singaporeans Set Sights on Japan as Top Travel Destination in 2024, Visa Report Finds
Singaporean travelers are looking to broaden their horizons in 2024, with an average of 4.6 planned trips per person, showcasing a robust return to international travel. According to Visa’s latest Global Travel Intentions Report, Japan has dethroned Malaysia as the most coveted destination among Singaporeans, highlighting a significant shift in travel preferences within the region.…
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Visa, UOB, and Doxa Collaborate to Expedite Contractor Payments through Innovative Financing
TL;DR: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has joined forces with United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) and Fintech firm Doxa to revolutionize payments for contractors. The partnership, a first-of-its-kind in Asia Pacific, leverages deep-tier financing to offer quicker access to working capital. The Doxa Connex platform, enhanced in collaboration with Visa, reduces payment cycles…
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Global Payments and Visa Introduce Mobile Tap Payment Solution in Singapore
TL;DR: Global Payments Inc., a prominent payment technology provider, has partnered with Visa to launch its Mobile Tap payment solution in Singapore. This innovative system enables sellers to accept contactless payments through their Android smartphones, eliminating the need for additional hardware investment. The collaboration aims to enhance the payment experience for both merchants and consumers,…
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Visa Announces New Payment Security Initiatives in Singapore to Safeguard Transactions and Combat Fraud
In an effort to enhance payment security and protect consumers and businesses from fraudulent activities, Visa, the global leader in digital payments, unveiled a series of payment security initiatives as part of its updated security roadmap. These measures aim to provide advanced protection for transactions conducted online and at physical retailers. Visa will collaborate with…
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Singapore Consumers Embrace Cashless Payments as Eco-Friendly Option, Reveals Visa Study
A recent edition of the Visa Consumer Payment Attitudes Study has unveiled that nearly 90% of Singapore consumers perceive cashless payment methods, such as cards, mobile wallets, and mobile banking, as the most eco-friendly option. The study highlights the increasing significance of sustainability, environmental values, and societal causes among Singaporeans, with a significant proportion actively…
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Singaporeans Prefer App-Based Digital Remittance Platforms: Visa Study
According to a recent study by Visa, Singaporeans have shown a strong preference for using app-based digital remittance platforms, making it the most popular method for sending (72%) and receiving (76%) money internationally. This is higher than the global average, where more than half of consumers (53%) are using digital apps to send money. The…
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NETS Group partners with Mastercard and Visa to offer enhanced payment options for merchants
Singapore’s leading payment services group, Network for Electronic Transfers (NETS), has signed a landmark agreement with Mastercard and Visa to acquire merchants directly in Singapore. As a result of the partnership, eligible merchants can now have access to a comprehensive range of digital payment schemes from a single payment service provider, NETS. The move is…
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Visa launches eco-friendly payment solutions in Asia Pacific
Visa has announced the launch of Visa Eco Benefits in Asia Pacific. Eco Benefits is a suite of sustainability-focused solutions that will help Visa cardholders across the region better understand the environmental impact of their day-to-day payments. They can calculate the carbon footprint generated by their Visa transactions, and access options for carbon offsetting or…
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Singapore startup TripleA secures one of five spots in Visa Accelerator Program
Visa, the world leader in digital payments, has selected Singapore-based crypto payments provider TripleA to join a select group of five elite startups from the region for the 2022 cohort of its Visa Accelerator Program in Asia Pacific. Over the next six months, the startups will work closely with Visa on creating defined commercial opportunities…
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Visa jumps onboard the NFT bandwagon with its Creator Program
Visa launched the Visa Creator Program, an initiative that aims to help digital-first artists, musicians, fashion designers, and filmmakers accelerate their small business through non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Each cycle of the program will support a selected group of entrepreneurs looking to deepen their understanding of the technology and platforms underpinning NFT commerce. The Visa Creator Program…