COVID-19 accelerating the move to digital payments across Canada
Interac shopping data shows spike in consumers and businesses choosing digital payments as economy begins to reopen TORONTO, ON–According to new data released by Interac Corp., payment transaction records show that today, more than ever, Canadian consumers and businesses are adopting digital methods to spend, send and receive money. A …
Desjardins increases contactless payment limit on Desjardins terminals for firm’s cardholders
COVID-19 response MONTREAL QC–In response to the government’s recommendations, Desjardins Group has adopted a number of preventive measures to help limit the spread of coronavirus. Starting Friday, March 20, Desjardins will increase its contactless payment limit on Desjardins POS terminals from $100 to $250. Desjardins credit cardholders can take advantage …
Desjardins Group’s forms Strategic partnership with Global Payments
MONTREAL–Desjardins has signed a long-term partnership with Global Payments, a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions. This partnership means that Global Payments will be acquiring Desjardins’ entire merchant portfolio, currently housed under the Monetico brand. Starting in March 2020, Desjardins’ equipment will be replaced with Global Payments’ …