Tag: Banking

Thales Gemalto PVC-free card: a step towards sustainable payments

Plastic is everywhere, from packaging and electronics to payment cards. Each year, more than three billion plastic payment cards are shipped globally, each containing approximately five grams of plastic. That adds up to nearly 15,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, much of which ends up in landfills or oceans, contributing significantly to long-term environmental harm. The push […]

Learning From the Outliers: How to Increase Trust Levels in…

Trust is at the heart of every interaction – whether between colleagues, employers, or the organisations entrusted with personal data. In today’s digital economy, trust is not just a competitive advantage, it’s a business imperative.  Organisations must cultivate and sustain trust to thrive and innovate, yet the growing frequency of cyber-attacks and data breaches is […]

Mobile Security in 2025: How to Safeguard Connectivity, Banking, and…

Since the first mobile phone hit the market in 1983, these devices have evolved from simple communication tools to indispensable extensions of our professional and personal lives.   Whether for managing finances, storing digital IDs, or conducting business, smartphones keep us connected and productive. But as their capabilities expand, so do the risks. Cybercriminals recognise their […]

Transforming Payments: Meeting Modern Consumer Expectations

Rapid digitalisation has left our daily lives almost unrecognizable compared to just a few years ago. Consider transport and how digital ticketing, identity documents and security processes have revolutionized how we move from place to place.   The way consumers approach banking and payments has also significantly shifted – just look at the growth in popularity […]

The Banking and Payment ‘Superpowers’: Delivering modern and responsible payment…

People, Payments, Power: Be the hero your customers need.   Modern card programs are the future of payments: in-person and online. So, to deliver our promise of building a future we can all trust, Thales is leading the way on the journey towards modern, responsible payment solutions.   Because for modern customers, ‘payment solutions’ mean more than […]

Why it’s time for biometric payment cards to hit the…

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where making a payment became an awkward ordeal? Perhaps you’ve caused a hold up at the tube barriers while waiting for your mobile device to recognise your fingerprint, or maybe you’ve drawn a blank on your PIN number at the supermarket checkout. This predicament is a familiar […]