Samsung Galaxy S4 reinvents the barcode

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

The new smartphone adds features tailored to mCommerce.

Walmart exec says no to Google Wallet, NFC

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

October 3, 2012

Mike Cook has been called the most powerful man in payments. As vice president and assistant treasurer for Walmart Inc., Cook is tasked with running the…

Merchant Customer Exchange adds new merchants

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Among the new group of merchants joining MCX are Gap, Dillard's, Bed Bath & Beyond and Dunkin' Brands.

iPhone 5 features Passbook loyalty app, but no NFC

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Apple unveils a new design for its flagship phone but doesn't include near field communications.

PayPal partners with Discover to further its offline strategy

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

New deal with Discover gives PayPal potential of accessing seven million point of sale terminals.

Retailers wary of mobile payments

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Merchants must look beyond the payment to find value in mobile payments.

PayPal's showroom displays its vision for payments

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

The company's New York store offers retailers a glimpse of its offline strategy.

IBM announces new m-commerce tools for retail

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

The company says new software reflects changing consumer expectations.

PayPal tests new NFC mobile payment app

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

The company is launching a pilot program using NFC technology to enable in-store purchases.

PayPal announces monster increase in its m-payment volume on Thanksgiving/Black Friday

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Payment processor releases data on consumers' mobile payment trends over holiday weekend.

Intuit partners with AT&T to provide GoPayment mobile POS to small biz customers

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Companies to provide automatic sign-up and pre-approval to AT&T merchant customers.

PCI expands encryption standard for mobile devices

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Recently updated standards now allow mobile mag-stripe readers to be tested and approved for compliance.

MasterCard's Woo talks mobile strategy, future

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

The company's head of mobile strategy defines MasterCard's role in the industry.

PayPal's NYC pop-up store could be a smart strategy

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Bringing its new offline products into a retail setting may help PayPal sell its POS strategy to merchants.

Consumers ready, but merchants see complications with mobile payments

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

As mobile payments develop, consumers may be ready, but some merchants see headaches and costs.

Visa to push EMV in US to encourage mobile payment adoption

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Credit card company launches merchant, acquirer initiatives to spur adoption of card technology, mobile payments.

Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Discover to join Isis

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Isis announces big four credit card companies will participate in its mobile payment network.

Meet the NuWallet

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Startup NuWallet is pushing a simple message to attract merchants and consumers.

TIO turning smartphones into pocket kiosks

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

The bill payment company is looking to turn smartphones into pocket-sized kiosks.

Google's wallet becomes a reality

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Google announces its Google Wallet NFC payment product.