ArmSwissBank Brings Apple Pay to Customers

 Tuesday, April 23 2024 17:32:02
ArmSwissBank Brings Apple Pay to Customers

ArmInfo.ArmSwissBank today brings its customers Apple Pay, a safer, more secure and private way to pay that helps customers avoid handing their payment card to someone else, touching physical buttons or exchanging cash - and uses the power of iPhone to protect every transaction. Customers simply hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a payment terminal to make a contactless payment. Every Apple Pay purchase is secure because it is authenticated with Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode, as well as a one-time unique dynamic security code. Apple Pay is accepted in grocery stores, pharmacies, taxis, restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores, and many more places. Customers can also use Apple Pay on iPhone, iPad, and Mac to make faster and more convenient purchases in apps or on the web in Safari without creating accounts or repeatedly typing in shipping and billing information. Apple Pay makes it easier to pay for food and grocery deliveries, online shopping, transportation, and parking, among other things. Apple Pay can also be used to make payments in apps on Apple Watch. Security and privacy are at the core of Apple Pay. When customers use a card with Apple Pay, the actual card numbers are not stored on the device, nor Apple servers. Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted, and securely stored in the Secure Element, an industry-standard, certified chip designed to store the payment information safely on the device.

Central Bank of Armenia puts into circulation commemorative coins  dedicated to 30th anniversary of dram 
 Wednesday, November 22 2023 18:05

ArmInfo. On November 22, 2023, the Central Bank of Armenia puts into circulation 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500  dram circulation commemorative coins dedicated to 30 years of national currency. This is noted in the message of the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia.

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IDBank issues the 3th tranche of dollar bonds of 2023
 Tuesday, November 21 2023 16:02

ArmInfo.On November 20, 2023, IDBank placed registered coupon bonds under the abbreviation AMANLBB2NER4 through a public offering on the following terms:

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Team Telecom Armenia, Visa make attractive offer to owners of  electric cars 
 Tuesday, November 21 2023 13:02

ArmInfo. Team Telecom Armenia together with Visa came up with an offer for drivers of electric vehicles. According to the company's press service, from November 16 to December 31 inclusive, when paying for services at Team Energy charging stations with a Visa card, only 50% of the amount will be debited from the client, and the remaining half will be reimbursed by Visa.

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Armenia`s government to redistribute up to 6% of budget funds to  support forcibly displaced Nagorno- Karabakh Armenians
 Tuesday, November 21 2023 12:00

ArmInfo.The Government of Armenia intends to redistribute up to 6% of budget funds in order to  provide adequate assistance to forcibly displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh. An extraordinary meeting of Armenia's Parliament is discussing amendments to the law "On the Budget System". 

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Two Armenian banks, Acba Bank, Converse Bank start issuing UnionPay  International cards
 Monday, November 20 2023 20:50

ArmInfo. In Armenia, Acba Bank and Converse Bank are starting to issue cards of the China UnionPay  system. Let us remind you that Acba Bank has been servicing China UnionPay cards since October 2019. ArmInfo was informed by Acba Bank and Converse Bank.

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CBA: net inflow of private transfers to Armenia is rapidly declining
 Monday, November 20 2023 14:09

ArmInfo. The net inflow of private transfers to Armenia for 9 months of 2023 dropped to $1.3  billion from $1.7 a year earlier. According to the data of the Central Bank of RA, the y-o-y dynamics of this indicator turned sharply from a 2.6-fold increase to a 23% decrease.

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"Toxic" loans by Armenian commercial banks up again amid accelerated  growth in retail lending 
 Monday, November 20 2023 12:06

ArmInfo.Armenia's banking system is making half-hearted attempts to reanimate corporate lending, which snowed a decline last year, against a backdrop of accelerated growth in private loans, which ensure acceptable return on and diversification of assets. However, such activity requires special attention needed for preventing delinquent loans from turning into risky ones.  

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Ameriabank Named the Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Armenia for 2023
 Friday, November 17 2023 20:05

ArmInfo.Ameriabank has been recognized as the Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Armenia for the year 2023, as announced by Euromoney magazine in its Awards for Excellence. The magazine emphasizes Ameriabank's commitment to digital innovation and transformative technology, which has surpassed that of its peers over the past 12 months.

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Ardshinbank has opened the "Vardanants" branch to serve small and medium-sized businesses.
 Friday, November 17 2023 15:49

ArmInfo.On November 17, Ardshinbank officially opened the new “Vardanants” branch, which is a specialized in serving and financing small and medium-sized business clients. While the branch specializes in meeting the unique needs of businesses, it also extends its services to individuals, offering a comprehensive range of modern banking solutions provided by Ardshinbank.

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Armenia to take out OPEC loan to cover budget deficit
 Friday, November 17 2023 11:42

ArmInfo. To cover the state budget deficit, Armenia will take out a EUR 50mln loan. At its  meeting on November 17, Armenia's Cabinet approved the bill on ratification of the loan agreement "Green, sustainable and inclusive development programme" between Armenia and OPEC.  

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Daniel Azatyan elected new chairman of Union of Banks of Armenia
 Wednesday, November 15 2023 20:58

ArmInfo. Daniel Azatyan was elected as the new chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia (UBA)  for a term of 3 years. This is noted in the UBA message, which states that he assumed this position on November 15.

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Armenia`s chief banker announces need to further replenish `security  cushions` amid active monetary policy
 Wednesday, November 15 2023 14:57

ArmInfo. In 2023, Armenia will experience a significant increase in domestic demand. Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia Martin Galstyan stated on November 15 from the rostrum of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia.  

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Armenia to cancel turnover tax preferences in 2024 
 Wednesday, November 15 2023 11:36

ArmInfo.Armenia's task is to ensure high-rate economic growth without a considerably growing  inflationary pressure, Armenia's Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan stated in Parliament. 

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Armenia`s state budget deficit estimated at 3.2% of GDP next year
 Wednesday, November 15 2023 11:17

ArmInfo. The state budget deficit of Armenia in 2024 will amount to 341.1 billion drams (about $880 million, the estimated US dollar exchange rate is 385.9 dr. per $1) or 3.2% of GDP, against 236.8 billion drams or 2.5% of GDP expected by end of this year and 179.5 billion or 2.1%, actual for 2022.

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When debt service costs exceed country`s defense costs: Draft state  budget for 2024
 Tuesday, November 14 2023 18:37

ArmInfo.In 2024, more than 805 billion drams or more than $2 billion will be required to service and repay the debt of the RA government (calculated US dollar exchange rate is 385.9 AMD $1),  and the expenses of the Ministry of Defense will amount to around 560 billion drams. This is stated in the budget report of the draft state budget for the next fiscal year.

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On Armenia`s national debt in light of USD/AMD exchange rate last  March  
 Tuesday, November 14 2023 14:38

ArmInfo.An analysis of the stability of the RA government's debt shows that although the latter  is stable, manageable and low-risk, it is sensitive to economic growth as well as exchange rate shocks, reads the 2024 budget message.

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Black Friday from IDBank
 Monday, November 13 2023 16:47

ArmInfo. On the eve of Black Friday, from November 10 to December 1 inclusive, order Visa Digital, Visa Gold, Travel, Visa Platinum, Mastercard Standard cards from IDBank and receive a 50% discount for the entire validity period.

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Armenia amending financial agreement with EIB
 Thursday, November 9 2023 11:39

ArmInfo.Armenia is amending its financial agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) aimed at  restoring the water supply network in the city of Yerevan.

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The Power of One Dram for November to Greenhouses for displaced Artsakh residents.
 Wednesday, November 8 2023 16:21

ArmInfo.Idram and IDBank summarize the October program of the "The power of one dram" initiative. During the previous month, the entire amount collected from the "one drams" transferred for each payment made by the Bank and Idram customers, the sum of which is AMD 3,580,216, was transferred to the "Hayordi" initiative.

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IMF to enable access of about US $24.3mln for Armenia under SBA 
 Wednesday, November 8 2023 12:24

ArmInfo.An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Iva Petrova, visited Yerevan during September 13-25 to hold discussions with the Armenian authorities for the 2023 Article IV consultation and the second review under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with Armenia.  At the conclusion of the discussions, Ms. Petrova issued the following statement:

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