Catalog of Class of Trade

The different classes of trade of Agents providing the services

Catalog of Class of Trade
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All Classes of TradeDigital money services may be provided by different types of players. This section discusses the categories that provide services today.https://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/allcot.png
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Bank/ FIThis category includes banks and financial services institutions. This generally requires a banking license or other licensing and regulation.https://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/bank.png
Big Technology/ Online BrandThis category refers to the big online brands that have entered the digital money space through their advantages in terms of large audiences/customers due to their current core services, for example Google.https://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/cot_techweb.png
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Card Scheme/ NetworkThis class of trade relates to card schemes, also called networks. These include Visa, MasterCard, China UnionPay, American Express, JCB and others.https://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/cards.png
Cash Network/ Agent NetworkThis category discusses various players who provide cash-in/cash-out services.https://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/cot_network.png
Cryptocurrency Exchange/ProviderThis category relates to payment services providershttps://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/psp.png
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Development GroupThis category relates to payment systems, forums and companies engaged in development or monitoring of payments ecosystemshttps://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/forum.png
Donor/ Funding AgencyThis category refers to Funding agencies including Donors and Venture Capitalists.https://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/donor.png
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FinTechThis category relates to Fintech companies and startupshttps://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/psp.png
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Group/ Multinational CorporationThis category relates to groups that own shares in various players. These include large mobile operators, banking and financial institutions, retail and other holding companies.https://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/group.png
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Insurance ProviderAn insurer is defined as a person or company offering insurance policies in return for premiums.https://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/cot_insurer.png
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Microfinance CompanyMicrofinance is the provision of financial services to micro-entrepreneurs and small businesses that lack access to banking and related services due to the high transaction costs associated with serving these client categories.https://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/mfi.png
Mobile Network OperatorA mobile network operator or MNO (also known as a wireless service provider, wireless carrier, cellular company, or mobile network carrier) is a provider of wireless communications services.https://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/mno.png
Money Transfer OperatorA Money Transfer Operator(MT), also termed as a Money Services Business (MSB) is a business entity that provides money transfer services.https://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/mto.png
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New Payment Method/ Alternative PaymentsThis category relates to payment providers who are engaged in providing innovative new payment methods. These may not have been traditionally involved in Payments provision.https://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/psp.png
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OtherThis category relates to other categories of players not discussed under specific heads.
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Payment Service Provider (PSP)This category relates to payment services providershttps://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/psp.png
Payments SpecialistThis category relates to Payment Service Providers and other players involved in Payment provision.https://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/psp.png
Player/ Big BrandThis category refers to big brands with a strong footprint outside of the Payment industry.https://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/cot_player.png
Post OfficeThis category relates to Post Offices. These have a very good reach into rural areas.https://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/post.png
Prepaid Service ProviderThis category relates to prepaid card service providershttps://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/prepaid.png
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Regulatory body/ ForumsThis category includes all the regulatory bodies in charge of creating and enforcing regulations. It also includes key forums and associations of players within a specific industry.https://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/entity.png
RetailThis category relates to Retailers providing Digital Money services. A key advantage to the consumer is the ability to provide loyalty in conjunction with the payments services. https://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/checkout.png
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TelecomsThis category discusses telecommunication Service Providers.https://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/cot_comm.png
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VendorThis category refers to Vendors who provide technical platforms and services for Digital Money.https://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/cot_vendor.png
Venture/ Equity FirmThis category refers to Vendors who provide technical platforms and services for Digital Money.https://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/cot_venture.png
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Operationsoperations of different kindshttps://shiftthought.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/spaces/digital-money/images/framework/allops.png

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