Verifone

100 results about this entity

Period: 03 Nov 2009 - 11 Oct 2023

PayPal targets big retailers through VeriFone and Equinox partnerships

PayPal has inked a licensing, marketing and implementation agreement with terminal manufacturers VeriFone and Equinox in a bid to bring its alternative payment methods to America's biggest retailers.

VeriFone revamps card reader to take on Square

VeriFone has unveiled a revamped and rebranded version of its dongle and app-based system that turns mobile phones into payment card readers as it bids to stand out in an increasingly crowded market currently dominated by Square.

VeriFone shares plummet on Deutsche Bank downgrade

Point-of-sale terminal manufacturer VeriFone Systems saw its shares fall more than 12% yesterday after Deutsche Bank questioned its organic growth figures and downgraded its stock.

Isis signs up terminal manufacturers

Isis, the mobile commerce joint venture set up by a group of US telcos, has struck deals ensuring that its NFC payments technology works with VeriFone, Ingenico, ViVOtech and Equinox point-of-sale terminals.

Brighton Collectables rolls out VeriFone mobile POS tech

US retailer Brighton Collectables has rolled out VeriFone's GlobalBay Mobile POS technology in its stores, using iPod Touches as credit card readers.

DoJ settlement clears way for VeriFone takeover of Hypercom

The Department of Justice has cleared VeriFone's acquisition of rival Hypercom after the firms agreed to sell the latter's US point-of-sale terminals business to private equity company Gores Group.

Google takes the wraps off mobile wallet

Google is to launch field trials of its much anticipated Google Wallet NFC Android app in partnership with VeriFone, MasterCard, Citi, Sprint and First Data.

US sues to block VeriFone's Hypercom takeover

The US Department of Justice has filed an antitrust lawsuit in a bid to block POS terminal vendor VeriFone's planned $485 million acquisition of rival Hypercom.

Google goes for loyalty, not payments at the check-out

French eftpos terminal manufacturer Ingenico has confirmed that it has been contracted by Google to provide retailer check-outs with NFC hardware capable of redeeming discount coupons downloaded over an Android phone.

Following VeriFone spat and Visa investment, Square adds encryption

After a high-profile spat with rival VeriFone over its security credentials, mobile payments start-up Square is set to roll out new, encryption-capable, hardware.

Ingenico to buy Hypercom US payments system business

French eftpos outfit Ingenico has agreed a $54 million cash deal to buy the US payments system business of Hypercom.

Google partners Citi and MasterCard on NFC m-payments - WSJ

Google has stepped up its assault on the mobile contactless payments market, beginning work with MasterCard and Citi, according to the Wall Street Journal.

VeriFone taps Facebook to bash Square

Payments vendor VeriFone has stepped up its assault on Square, using Facebook ads to bash its rival's security measures and encourage users to switch.

Square accused by rival of massive security failing

Payments vendor VeriFone has accused upstart Square of posing a serious security threat to users, claiming its rival's hardware can be easily turned into a skimming device by crooks and used to steal card details.

Black cabs make journey to contactless payments

Over 80 of London's iconic black taxi cabs are to be equipped with new contactless card terminals, enabling customers to pay their fare with a tap of the card.

VeriFone agrees $485m Hypercom acquisition

VeriFone has signed a $485 million, all-stock, definitive agreement to buy rival card terminal outfit Hypercom just weeks after a hostile bid was rejected.

VeriFone extends mobile payments acceptance with PayPal

In a move that merges traditional card payments with mobile, VeriFone is integrating its Payware system for the iPhone with PayPal's merchant acceptance application.

VeriFone in talks to buy Gemalto POS business

VeriFone has moved to boost its European presence, entering into exclusive talks to buy the point-of-sale business of Gemalto as part of a wider strategic partnership between the two firms.

VeriFone makes hostile bid for Hypercom

VeriFone has launched a £337 million hostile bid for rival card terminal outfit Hypercom after seeing an initial friendly approach rebuffed.

VeriFone and Heartland legal spat escalates

An increasingly bitter battle between VeriFone and Heartland Payment Systems that has seen both file lawsuits in recent weeks, was stepped up today when VeriFone confirmed that it will terminate technical support relationships, and will instead offer free services to mutual merchant customers.