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Creating The Omnicommerce Consumer
June 19, 2014

Mobile is the tool of choice for consumers and merchants as they meet at the intersection of on and offline commerce. But how to best use this powerful tool in pursuit of an omnicommerce vision is the subject of much debate and experimentation. Some retailers...

B2B Payments
Why Businesses Are Ditching Checks
June 19, 2014

For those career-driven individuals who are itching to start their own business, there is one increasingly common trend to keep in mind: no need for checks. While being able to accept personal checks – or even a check from another company – was a mainstay...

Alternative Finances
Netscape Founder Leads iBotta’s $20 M Funding Round
June 19, 2014

Mobile savings app iBotta has finished off a $20 million funding round lead by notable Silicon Valley entrepreneur Jim Clark—founder of Netscape, Silicon Graphics and WebMD. TechCrunch reports that Clark, as a result of the funding, joined the company’s board of directors. Get the Full Story...

B2B Payments
What Are The Benefits Of Online Payments For Health Care?
June 19, 2014

Earlier this week, the CEO for the health care payments network InstaMed, Bill Marvin, wrote a contribution blog piece explaining how online payments can help improve health care efficacy. Marvin cited data from a recent InstaMed survey, which found that 76 percent of providers said...

Alternative Finances
Vend And QuickBooks Partner Up
June 19, 2014

Global cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) software provider Vend and Intuit’s QuickBooks Online announced earlier this week that they have integrated together to streamline services for small business retail companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Alternative Finances
Navy Federal Credit Union Gets Mobile Banking Solution
June 19, 2014

The Navy Federal Credit Union announced this week that it had partnered with the cloud-based technology company Acumen Solutions to bring mobile banking solutions to its customers. According to a statement from Acumen, mobile banking applications will be available on Apple iOS™ and Android™ platforms,...

B2B Payments
Taulia Launches ‘Rescue Service’ For Dissatisfied eInvoicing Users
June 19, 2014

eInvoicing offers many benefits over the acceptance and handling of traditional checks and invoicing, but at times the expectations may exceed the generated benefits. One company, Taulia, says it has launched a ‘Rescue Service’ designed to help firms evaluate their eInvoicing effectiveness, but it also...

International
World Cup Attendance Motivates Visa Users To Spend $27M In Four Days
June 19, 2014

International tourists flocking to the 2014 venues for the FIFA World Cup in Brazil spent about $27 million in four days on their Visa accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Merchant Innovation
Google Play Gets Mobile Payment Option
June 19, 2014

Buying digital goods from the Google Play Store is now as simple as paying the phone bill at month’s end for European and Canadian customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...