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Mobile-Only Bank NUMBER26 Goes Contactless With MasterCard
Alternative Finances // December 18, 2015

Mobile-only banking startup NUMBER26 announced Thursday (Dec. 17) the launch of a new addition to its contactless payment card offerings. NUMBER26 customers can now order an NFC-enabled card from MasterCard International’s lead debit brand, Maestro, bringing cashless payment options to more than 650,000 locations throughout...

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Mobile-Only Bank NUMBER26 Goes Contactless With MasterCard

December 18, 2015
Mobile-only banking startup NUMBER26 announced Thursday (Dec. 17) the launch of a new addition to its contactless payment card offerings. NUMBER26 customers can now order an NFC-enabled card from MasterCard International’s lead debit brand, Maestro, bringing cashless payment options to more than 650,000 locations throughout Germany and Austria, the company said in a blog post. […]