South Asia
Which Pakistani banks provide free interbank fund transfers through online banking?
Jun 7, 2015
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
What is the intended purpose or benefit of establishing a women’s bank in India?
Jun 5, 2015
Emerging Markets and Financial Inclusion
Why is a one-time password (OTP) required for nearly all banking activities in India?
Jun 5, 2015
Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Authentication
Which POS terminal is currently the most advanced on the market?
Jun 4, 2015
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
Are today’s mobile POS solutions sustainable long term, and what do they imply for banks?
May 9, 2015
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
What are some successful mobile payment solutions, and what factors contributed to their success?
May 5, 2015
Emerging Markets and Financial Inclusion
Can Visa debit cards with a Pakistani billing address be used for online shopping?
May 5, 2015
Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards
Why did Citibank Pakistan discontinue ecommerce gateway services, and what systemic issues make banks reluctant to offer them?
May 3, 2015
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
Why do Pakistani banks currently avoid offering merchant accounts for ecommerce businesses?
May 3, 2015
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
Is there any way to create a PayPal account from Pakistan?
May 3, 2015
Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments
What ever happened to Thomas Cremer’s multi-billion-dollar plan to build the world’s tallest tower in Karachi?
Apr 10, 2015
General Finance Questions
How do so many Pakistanis have PayPal accounts if PayPal doesn’t operate in Pakistan?
Apr 10, 2015
Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online
How hard is it to correct a mistaken transaction at a Pakistani bank?
Apr 10, 2015
Consumer Protection, Customer Rights and Customer Service
Which regions of the world are underserved yet rapidly expanding their online presence?
Apr 7, 2015
Emerging Markets and Financial Inclusion
How does the hawala system for moving money actually work?
Apr 1, 2015
Hawala, Informal Value Transfer and Shadow Finance
What is the usual process for closing a bank account in Pakistan?
Feb 12, 2015
How Banks Work
Which payment gateway providers let Pakistan-based e-commerce businesses offer PayPal as a checkout option?
Feb 8, 2015
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
What is the cheapest way to send money from Europe to India?
Jan 11, 2015
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
What is the cheapest way to buy Bitcoin in Pakistan?
Jan 10, 2015
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics
What are some standout startups in Pakistan?
Jan 10, 2015
Starting and Running a Fintech or Payments Business
How do banks in Pakistan recover money from borrowers who don’t pay?
Jan 7, 2015
Lending, Credit Scores and BNPL
How can a charity in Pakistan set up an online donation system to accept credit card payments?
Jan 7, 2015
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
Which mutual funds are considered the best investment options in Pakistan?
Jan 4, 2015
Wealth Management, Private Banking and Family Offices
What is the IBFT fee charged by Pakistani banks?
Nov 9, 2014
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
Is there a directory of small investment businesses in Pakistan, and who are they?
Oct 9, 2014
General Finance Questions
Has anyone tried launching prepaid shopping cards in Pakistan that work across multiple online stores?
Oct 9, 2014
Licensing in Other Countries
Online Payments: How can NGOs in India accept donations from abroad?
Oct 8, 2014
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
How frequently do hackers attempt to access online bank accounts, and what is the average number of daily attempts per account?
Oct 5, 2014
Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Authentication
Where can I obtain detailed data on incoming remittances to countries such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh?
Oct 4, 2014
Payment Corridors and Remittance Economics
Online Payments: Is it acceptable to use a friend’s U.S. bank account to receive funds for my startup?
Oct 4, 2014
Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online
How do Pakistani software companies manage recurring payments when no local e-payment infrastructure exists?
Sep 6, 2014
Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online
How can someone make online purchases without using a credit card?
Sep 3, 2014
E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments
Which payment methods do people in Pakistan commonly use to pay for Facebook ad campaigns?
Sep 1, 2014
Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards
Which Bitcoin trading exchanges in India provide an API?
Aug 6, 2014
Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets
Which reliable financial institutions provide offshore or anonymous debit cards?
Aug 1, 2014
Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards
Pakistan has millions of mobile, internet, and Facebook users—what business ideas could monetize this market, and how should products be delivered and paid for?
Jul 8, 2014
Starting and Running a Fintech or Payments Business
How can I find a payment-gateway consultant in India?
Jun 8, 2014
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
In remittances, what does a “free send” pricing model actually mean?
Jun 6, 2014
Money Transfer Business and MTOs
How can I receive payments from a U.S. organization if I only have a Bank Alfalah account in Pakistan?
May 10, 2014
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
What is a good investment strategy for a 22-year-old in India?
May 8, 2014
Personal and Consumer Finance, Budgeting and Saving
Which Pakistani tech companies are building their own products rather than only doing services?
May 4, 2014
Banking and Payments Technology Stack
Why is PayPal not available in Pakistan?
Apr 6, 2014
Licensing in Other Countries
What steps are needed to build a CCAvenue-style payment gateway in India, and what functions does a gateway perform?
Apr 3, 2014
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
As data-security demands grow, will credit card processing shift more toward cloud-based solutions?
Feb 10, 2014
Banking and Payments Technology Stack
Will Pakistan always remain in its current state, or can things significantly improve?
Jan 7, 2014
Payments (General)
If a US-based company offers a web-based software application in Pakistan, what legal rights or requirements apply before entering the market?
Sep 6, 2013
Law, Contracts, Terms of Service and Legal Structures
Why is there no PayPal-like peer-to-peer money-transfer system in India?
Sep 5, 2013
Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments
Are there Payment Service Providers in India, and what is required to become one?
Aug 8, 2013
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
What risks come with using mobile point-of-sale systems?
Jul 12, 2013
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
How can I build a two-factor authentication payment gateway that complies with RBI rules?
Jul 12, 2013
Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Authentication