MAP Names Todd Gengenbach CIO for Payment Technology and Security
Todd Gengenbach took up MAP's CIO role in July 2023, bringing financial-services IT experience and Microsoft cloud and cybersecurity qualifications.
Payments & Technology
Payment networks, digital wallets, checkout technology and financial innovation.
Bitrefill adds crypto-funded eSIM purchases alongside gift cards and mobile refills
Bitrefill's August 2023 feature announcement adds local, regional and global eSIM plans purchased with cryptocurrency through its existing checkout flow.
Runa proposes local gift card and prepaid payout choices for gaming platforms
Runa's July 2023 gaming guide connects a single payout API with local reward choices, citing consumer loyalty research and its international catalogue coverage.
SampleNinja integrates Virtual Incentives for research participant payouts
The partnership connects panel management software with digital gift cards and other reward delivery methods.
InComm's TRNSX converts festival cash into gift cards for cashless spending
InComm describes mobile point-of-sale cash conversion for music festivals, with cards usable at event vendors and remaining value spendable beyond the venue.
Runa explores gift card payout options for earned wage access programmes
Runa's June 2023 article proposes digital gift cards within earned wage access, focusing on delivery, spending categories and provider commercial terms.
Baltimore selects Rellevate digital accounts for same-day work stipends
Baltimore's pilot uses Rellevate accounts and Visa debit cards to pay eligible young workers daily, with banking services and card issuance provided by Sutton Bank.
Mastercard and One Global Add Click to Pay for Gift Card Checkout in Kuwait
One Global enables Mastercard Click to Pay on Og Money for digital gift cards, gaming vouchers and bill payments in Kuwait.
Runa sets out four selection criteria for loyalty reward API providers
Runa recommends comparing redemption speed, reporting access, international coverage and branded integration when choosing a loyalty rewards provider.
Runa automates brand approvals for gift card and payout catalog access
Runa's approval engine uses existing customer information to automate access to eligible brands, with stored forms and real-time application status.
YOUGotaGift updates digital gift card personalization in website and app
The May 2023 redesign changed browsing, greetings and recipient presentation, with new text, image, sticker and animation options.
MAP Names Jay McCracken to Lead Credit Union Payment Sales
Jay McCracken will oversee MAP's business development, relationship management and channel partnerships after a career including FIS, First Data and Worldpay.