Zoompass
Zoompass is a mobile payment service allowing users to send, request and receive money via their mobile phones. Zoompass is operated by EnStream, a joint venture the Canadian three carriers first established in 2005, when it was called Wireless Payment Services, to investigate the potential of mobile commerce.[1]
Zoompass is available for mobile phone users with Bell Mobility, Solo Mobile, PC Mobile, Rogers Communications, Fido or TELUS. New users register online and then can download the Zoompass software onto their phone or access their Zoompass account via the mobile site.[1] The service allows users to link their bank account and credit card, and send money to other individuals. Recipients have instant access to the money, and can move funds to or from their own bank account. An accompanying Zoompass Prepaid Visa card that is linked to the Zoompass account balance which is instantly updated upon use.[2] Zoompass works on most mobile phone models, including some lower-end phones.[3]
Awards
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Enstream LP - Zoompass | Canadian Innovation Award for Mobile Application [4] | Won |
| 2011 | Enstream LP - Zoompass Mobile Wallet & Prepaid MasterCard Program | Best Consumer Value in Prepaid - Paybefore Awards[5] | Won |
EnStream divested Zoompass in 2012.[6]
Notes
- 1 2 CBC.ca, “Bell, Rogers and Telus to launch mobile payment service” June 13, 2009
- ↑ Avery, Simon, "Cellphone cash transfer service set to launch", The Globe and Mail, 13 June 2009
- ↑ The Canadian Press via Winnipeg Free Press, “Zoompass plus cell phone equals digital wallet” June 26, 2009
- ↑ "ACT Canada 2010 Award Winners Announced at Cardware Conference". ACT Canada. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ↑ "2011 Paybefore Awards Winners". Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ↑ Sturgeon, Jamie. "EnStream joint venture divests Zoompass mobile payment business". Financial Post. Retrieved 14 August 2015.