G&D

NFC at heart of Brazilian mobile payments project

Brazilian banking group Bradesco is planning to roll out NFC mobile payments across Brazil by summer 2014, through a partnership with mobile operator Claro and SIM card provider Giesecke & Devrient.

G&D launches mobile wallet solution

SIM card maker Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) has announced a mobile wallet solution. The solution, called SmartTrust Portigo allows users to make debit and credit card payments using their smartphones and also enables them to store ID cards, loyalty cards, public transport tickets, and access keys for buildings and vehicles in the electronic wallet.