Payments News & Media
Cash, credit still retail consumer favorite payment choice
December 18, 2018
A majority of U.S. consumers (89 percent) still prefer paying with cash, credit card or debit card and only 8 percent of respondents prefer mobile payment.
read nowAmazon cashierless store may take flight in airports
December 7, 2018
The Amazon Go cashierless store concept may be moving into airports as the powerhouse omnichannel retailer is reportedly evaluating airport location options.
read now7-Eleven taps Citcon to offer Chinese payment options in Canada
November 26, 2018
7-Eleven Inc. is partnering with cross-border payment firm Citcon to start accepting Chinese mobile payment platforms WeChat Pay and Alipay at 35 Canadian…
read nowWalmart partners with PayActiv on early cash access
October 30, 2018
Walmart is partnering with PayActiv to let member employees using the financial wellness app access earned funds from their paychecks at any of the retailer's…
read nowMastercard to make signature optional in the store, on the card
October 24, 2018
Cardholder signatures on Mastercard purchases will be optional come next April, on both on the card and purchase receipts.
read nowMastercard debuts authentication security measures for online checkout
October 22, 2018
Mastercard has introduced a digital commerce solutions suite of offerings that enhance the security of stored card credentials, advance authentication to…
read nowChoice Market plugs mobile pay, checkout into app
October 22, 2018
Denver-based Choice Market is building a convenience store with the product selection of a natural grocery and fast casual restaurant, according to a press…
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What to consider when it comes to the retail payment experience
Zavida Mangaru, executive vice president of product strategy and innovation, North American Bancard, offers up insight on why the payment experience (and the…
read nowVerra Mobility debuts 'pay-as-you-go' toll-paying app
October 18, 2018
Tech-enabled smart transportation provider, Verra Mobility, has launched a nationwide, "pay-as-you-go" tolling service called Peasy that gives customers a way…
read nowInterest-free payments can spur online spending
October 18, 2018
Thirty-five percent of consumers are more likely than not to make a purchase online if they can pay in interest-free monthly installments, according to a…
read nowReport shows strong consumer demand for digital payments
October 17, 2018
Digital payments are experiencing a boom, according to the World Payments Report 2018 launched today by Capgemini and BNP Paribas.
read nowVisa, Olympic committees driving enhanced payment options for fans
October 17, 2018
Visa, the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee are working together to provide better integrated payment channels for…
read nowBofA debuts mobile banking capabilities
October 16, 2018
Bank of America has introduced a new feature that enables customers to move easily between the Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Merrill Edge and U.S. Trust…
read nowSquare targets retail consumer finance with Square Installments
October 15, 2018
Square is launching Square Installments, a new payment method merchants can offer customers to pay for a large purchase by splitting it into fixed monthly…
read nowNCR contactless EMV outdoor terminal aimed at convenience retailers
October 15, 2018
NCR has received certification with the largest independent payment processor in the U.S. for EMV contactless payments on its outdoor payment terminal, NCR…
read nowWalmart, PayPal team up on cash service
October 15, 2018
Walmart customers who are also PayPal customers can deposit or get cash in a Walmart location as long as they’re good with a $3 service fee.
read nowApple Pay leads in users but Samsung Pay users more engaged
October 12, 2018
Apple Pay is the go-to digital wallet for most debit card users, according to new data from Auriemma Consulting Group.
read nowAmazon's got big ambitions for cashierless strategy
October 9, 2018
There may just be less than a handful of Amazon Go stores right now, but the number of cashierless retail locations may explode in just a few years.
read nowMobile Payments 101: Retail
The world of mobile payments has changed significantly over the past decade – and particularly over the past few years as smartphones and other mobile devices…
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