Following successful testing of Dukascopy Payments web and mobile platforms by employees and selected clients, Swiss online trading and banking services provider Dukascopy announces the official launch of the electronic payment service based on Dukascopy Connect mobile application.
Dukascopy Payments, as LeapRate has earlier reported, is an EU-regulated EMI (Electronic Money Institution), 100% owned by Dukascopy Bank SA. Dukascopy Payments is an EU-licensed subsidiary specialized on instant mobile payments, with the technology powered by Dukascopy Bank SA.
Becoming a client of Dukascopy Payments requires downloading and install Dukascopy Connect Android or iOS application, or using the web Payments platform. Then one has to register and fill out the account opening form, attach a photo of an ID document, with a self-portrait holding an ID, and a utility bill. If a person is an existing client of Dukascopy Group – no additional forms should be filled and within several minutes your Payments account will be ready to use. Accounts are opened electronically, 24/7 and on the basis of remote client identification.
Dukascopy Payments system enables making and receiving money transfers globally to and from other users of the payment system. In order to use Dukascopy Payments eWallet, all one need to know is a mobile phone number of the recipient. The service is available through Dukascopy Connect mobile application and Dukascopy web Payments platform. The new service also allows topping up eWallet account from credit and debit cards and via a bank transfer. In the nearest future Dukascopy Payments will expand the number of ways how to top up the eWallet.
Dukascopy Payments offers to transfer your funds from FX accounts held in Dukascopy Bank and Dukascopy Europe into the eWallet of the holder. In addition, Dukascopy Payments provides 24/7 personalized client support, favourable currency exchange rates, as well as Dukascopy Card issue. At the current moment Dukascopy Payment clients are offered to order cards in five different currencies, such as EUR, USD, GBP, AUD and CAD.
Finally, Dukascopy Payments offers merchant account services, focusing on financial services. After acquiring electronic money of merchants will be stored on the eWallets and can be transferred at their convenience. Dukascopy Payments system can be deployed swiftly and cost effectively in any configuration required by the merchant.
You can view the official announcement from Dukascopy by clicking here.