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Visa offering packaged security solutions to banks for cards issued on their platform   National Payments Corporation of India lowers charges to make inroads in the market share of international payment gateways   Against established international players like Visa and Mastercard, NPCI has two strengths to play at — cost effectiveness and rural reach   NPCI offers services at flat 40% discount   NPCI, promoted by banks, also plans to launch an international debit card on similar terms in June 2013

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