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OlkyPay introduces its telephone appointment booking service!
OlkyPay has launched its telephone appointment booking service in order to pay more attention to customers' needs. Would you like information about one of our payment services, do you need to subscribe to an additionnal…
Olky, the neobank that never stops innovating
In a context of accelerated digitalization, the Olky Group places innovation and the protection of its users at the heart of its mission. By supporting players in the real economy, it develops secure financial solutions that…
Olky at the AM TECH DAY
Come and meet us today at the AM TECH DAY event organized by L'AGEFI Events. Innovation never stops. Where are you in your development strategy? At Groupe Olky, we do everything we can to meet your needs. Come and talk to our…
Interview of Karima Lachgar, our OlkyWallet crypto expert, on…
Karima Lachgar has been CEO of OlkyWallet, the crypto subsidiary of Luxembourg-based neobank Group Olky, since October 2023. Before that, she worked as a lawyer and lobbyist specializing in banking and financial law,…
The Olky Group joins the ABBL!
We are proud to have become a member of the Association des Banques et Banquiers, Luxembourg (ABBL). This marks a further step in our commitment to actively contribute to Luxembourg's financial ecosystem. By joining the ABBL,…
Olky at Paris Blockchain Week 2025
Olky is one of key partners of the Paris Blockchain Week, one of the major events in the Web3 ecosystem in Europe. It was a week rich in exchanges, conferences and meetings. Our presence at this strategic event allowed us to…
The Olky Group and LetzToken have announced the launch of…
🚀 LetzOlky an innovative platform for the tokenisation of financial assets on blockchain.👌 and LetzToken have announced the launch of LetzOlky G.I.E., an all-in-one platform dedicated to the secure and regulated tokenisation…
Group Olky acquires a strategic stake in Deskoin
LUXEMBOURG - Deskoin, a crypto-asset service provider authorized by French competent authorities, today welcomes European neobank group Olky as a new investor through a funding round. Olky joins Deskoin's majority investors,…
Olky at Luxembourg Blockchain Week 2024
From December 9 to 13, 2024, Luxembourg hosted the fourth edition of its largest blockchain-focused event: the Luxembourg Blockchain Week (LBW). This innovation hub brought together over 350 blockchain enthusiasts from across…
Olky Group demonstrates its expertise in Web 3 payments
Olky Group demonstrates its expertise in Web 3 payments Olky Group is delighted to have contributed to and sponsored, along with Circle, the publication of The Big Whale’s latest report on the integration of cryptocurrencies…
Go entrepreneurs 2024 trade fair
On September 26, La Sucrière in Lyon hosted the 2024 edition of Go Entrepreneurs Lyon Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, a must-attend event for business creators and executives. This year, the fair brought together 10,300 entrepreneurial…
Recap of Olky's Participation at "Surfin'Bitcoin" 2024
Biarritz once again establishes itself as a key hub for cryptocurrency in France with the fifth edition of Surfin' Bitcoin, which was preceded by Shaka Biarritz (NFT Biarritz). This event took place from August 28 to 30,…
Web 3.0 discussion between Karima Lachgar and Christopher…
Web 3 Success Stories with Olky : Discover the discussion between Karima Lachgar and the Co-CEO of Dfns, Christopher Grilhault des Fontaines, regarding the objectives of OlkyWallet and the launch of its Web 3.0 products and…
OlkyPay in the "Top 7 Crypto-Friendly Banks" in France!
Cryptoast, the leading website dedicated to cryptocurrencies and web 3.0 has designated OlkyPay as one of the top 7 "Crypto-Friendly" banks. A great acknowledgment for OlkyPay! To read the article:…
KYPAY on-chain launching by OlkyPay
OlkyPay is launching KYPAY on-chain, the first payment instrument to provide Delivery Versus Payment (DVP) in the blockchain, enabling frictionless access to European payment systems STEP2, TIPS and Mastercard and Visa…
Olky supports Eurosport 2024!
From March 13 to 16 took place in Mamer the European Schools Olympic Games, aka " Eurosport 2024". This event brought together many young athletes from seven European countries. The Olky Group is proud to support this…
Olky contributes to the HCJP's strategic reflections
Olky, as a key member of the Web 3 ecosystem in France, contributes to the HCJP's strategic reflections on the implementation of MiCA in France The Haut Comité Juridique de la Place de Paris (HCJP) today published its report…
Successful partnership between the Olky Group and the IT…
Looking back at the successful partnership between the Olky Group and the IT recruitment firm Fidès Executive Partner, represented by its CEO Chaffa Zaroui. Dedicated and efficient collaboration supported our Neobank’s fast…
A feedback on Olky’s participation in the Luxembourg Blockchain…
A few weeks after its participation in Surfin'Bitcoin, Olky had the privilege of taking part in the second edition of the “Luxembourg Blockchain Week”, a multi-site event which took place from October 9 to 13 throughout…
A look back at Olky's participation in "Surfin' Bitcoin" 2023
Every year, Surfin’ Bitcoin takes place in Biarritz, an unmissable event for Bitcoin players and enthusiasts. This event, which brings together experts, business managers and users around the latest innovations in the…
3D Secure: Everything You Need to Know
To meet the security requirements imposed by the second European Payment Services Directive (PSD2), the authentication of your payments made online with your credit card has been hardened. As simple authentication by sending…
Speed up of OLKY group's Web3 strategy and recruitment of Karima…
The Luxembourg and France-based Olky financial group has been operating in the payments, Fintech and Open Banking sectors since 2011. On the sidelines of the Luxembourg Blockchain Week 2023 of which it was a sponsor, the…
Discover our web 3.0 expert live from the Surfin'Bitcoin 2023
In this interview conducted by Cryptologik, discover our web 3.0 expert Xavier live from the Surfin'Bitcoin 2023 event showcasing Olky's services (OlkyPay, OlkyPass, and OlkyWallet). Discover the interview
Online Business Account, a Great Alternative!
Setting up your own business is a real time-and-energy-consuming challenge. But many tools dedicated to professionals and set up to simplify day-to-day management exist on the Web. A business account is more than helpful in…
What To Do When Facing Scams on the Internet ?
Fraud attempts are numerous and their forms are very fast in change. One of them is online scam. Here are some advice to i) identify them, ii) help you have the right reflexes and iii) protect yourself. What is a Scam ? A…
Banking as a Service (BaaS)
Facing increased competition, companies are trying to stand out and stay in the game. Some of them decided to use the White Label commercial technique allowing them to benefit from a product or service, without having to…
The biometric bank card
Payment by contactless card has become a must since 2020. According to a survey conducted by GfK for Visa, 42% of French people say they are paying more by contactless payment since the beginning of the Covid-19 health…
What You Need to Know About Capital Deposit
When starting a business, each partner invests in the share capital, by contributing in cash or in kind. This initial investment constitutes the capital that will enable the company to make its first investments. We give you…
Hints and Tips for Changing Pro Account
The pro account allows you to monitor and manage your company's cashflow. A change of pro account can come from several reasons : more attractive rates, a wider range of services, new needs, a better customer relationship...…
When Am I Required to Open a Professional Account?
When you decide to be an entrepreneur, whether self-employed as an auto-entrepreneur, building a "classic" company or via an association, managing your accounts is part of your day-to-day life. But is a professional account…
What is a statement of account?
Whether an individual or a professional, access to tools to monitor and manage one's income and expenses is essential. From one's computer or smartphone, such tools allow to consult your banking transactions in a winckle, via…
OlkyPay, the cryptocurrency expert and privileged interlocutor
Still quite unknown to the public, cryptocurrencies are among the next axes to watch in terms of the future of payment. Now numerous, they have been multiplying since the creation in 2008 of the first crypto-currency: the…
OlkyPay or Revolut: which one is better for your needs?
Many online institutions offer their services to professionals today. The simplicity of procedures, the swiftness of real-time operations, and the competitive cost compared to traditional banks are arguments that appeal to…
How to Benefit From a Distance Selling Contract?
Today, consumers have the choice between going to a physical store to make purchases or ordering directly on the Internet. Indeed, the number of online shoppers is skyrocketing. A survey made in 2020 shows that 78.3% of…
SWIFT and SEPA Credit Transfers: what are the differences?
Transfers promote the development of trade througout Europe and worldwide. They allow money transfers from one account to another, without the need for a bank card, check or cash. When making a transfer, the issuer gives an…
Opening an account with a payment institution: what are the…
Until recently, entrepreneurs around the world relied on traditional banks to open a business account. The European Payment Services Directive (PSD2) aims to make online payments more secure and to encourage innovative…
Instant Payment and interchange fees
Instant Payment is a European payment method offered to individuals and companies. It allows bank transfers to be made in the SEPA zone 24 hours a day and instantly (in less than 10 seconds). This new payment method…
PSD2: Increased Account Security and Payment Initiation
The second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) entered into force on January 13, 2018. Compared to the previous version, it aims to regulate new forms of payment in Europe responding to the request for a regulatory framework…
How to set up your business? The 3 key steps not to neglect.
In 2020, the number of start-ups reached a new record in France, with over 848,000 new companies, despite the health crisis caused by Covid-19. When you make the important decision to become an entrepreneur, there are many…
Partnership between OlkyPay and Natixis Payments
In this interview, discover how the partnership between OlkyPay and Natixis Payments has enabled the implementation of instant transfers (Instant Payment) within the first Neobank. A transfer 7 days a week and 24 hours a day…
Optimising collections - Part 2
In our previous article, we discussed the topic of unpaid invoices and the many complications they cause for companies and large groups. Indeed, there are few relevant solutions adapted to the management of these unpaid…
Optimising collections - Part 1
Collection is an act that can be summed up quite easily, yet it is extremely complex. Far from stopping at the simple fact of receiving or paying the sum due, it is now necessary to take into account the complete organisation…
OlkyPay at the forefront of Instant Payment
Instant Payment is a principle of instant transfer that is gradually appearing in the payment ecosystem. Transfer times for transfers can be too long, especially for transactions between professionals. Olkypay already offers…
Impact of covid 19 on the opening of business accounts
The Covid-19 health crisis has had a significant impact on the operation of many businesses around the world. Forced to adapt to the measures put in place in most countries, they have had to find ways to continue their…
Origins of the first neo-bank
As mentioned in the introduction, what has made the emergence of neo-banks possible is the phenomenon of Open Banking. The two Payment Services Directives, implemented in 2007 and then in 2015 respectively, have allowed…
What is TIP-SEPA?
The acronym TIP-SEPA stands for a free and highly secure payment method that allows for one-time or regular payments. Let's take a closer look at TIP-SEPA and the innovative solutions offered by Olkypay. The main…
How can I stop waiting for payment from my customers?
All customers must pay their invoices on time, however it is important to note that many late payments still impact the cash flow of companies with the risk of putting them in danger. The use of the check or the transfer does…
What is a neobank?
Symbolizing the beginning of a new era in the banking sector, the neobank presents itself as the solution that is revolutionizing banking, emphasizing the customer experience and services designed to help individual and…
How can I get paid remotely by credit card?
Your commercial activity is carried out remotely, either by telephone or through a merchant site. Whatever your situation, you want a solution to collect your customers by credit card. To do this, you need a distance selling…
