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October 4, 2013

Braintree launches in the UK

Braintree, the mobile and online payments firm set to be acquired by PayPal in a high-profile deal, has brought its service to the UK, with other European countries to…

By Richard Handford

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Big Tech Microsoft August 30, 2013

Foursquare attracting interest from Microsoft and others

Foursquare, the check-in and local search app maker, is reported to be attracting interest from Microsoft and America Express, who are vying for a stake in the company, reports Bloomberg.

By Tim Ferguson

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December 4, 2012

Gemalto secures NFC SIM certification

Mobile security vendor Gemalto’s UpTeq NFC high-end SIM has been certified by global payment networks America Express, MasterCard and Visa. The UpTeq NFC high-end SIM will now support mobile contactless…

By Tim Ferguson

May 11, 2012

Amex cards will be in the Isis wallet

American Express credit cards will appear in Isis’s mobile wallet when the mobile operator-based joint venture launches later this year, the two companies have announced. Amex cardholders will be able…

By Richard Handford

Big Tech Google November 9, 2011

American Express to plough millions into mpayments

Payments giant American Express has announced a US$100 million digital commerce investment initiative, some of which will be used to help fund mobile payment growth. The plan is American Express' latest effort to transform beyond a company that mainly lends credit and charge cards and processes transactions to a major player in e-commerce and mobile payments.

By Justin Springham

April 13, 2011

Amex invests in mobile payments start-up

American Express (Amex) has made another move to strengthen its standing in the mobile payments space, reportedly investing in New York-based start-up Payfone

By Mobile World Live

March 29, 2011

Amex launches online and mobile payments

American Express has made a major push into mobile payments with a new product called ‘Serve.’

By Mobile World Live