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B2B Payments
Why UK Businesses Like Direct Debit Payments
April 29, 2014

heck use by businesses to pay other businesses is on the decline in the UK given the recent, and somewhat surprising, use of Direct Debit for B2B payments. It’s seen as a safe and cost effective way to make a payment and improve cash flow.Learn...

Mobile
Close to Half of Mobile Users Want Messages via Beacon
April 29, 2014

Many mobile users believe that receiving personal messages does influence their decision on purchases, according to the survey.

B2B Payments
Combating Contractors Late Payment Woes
April 29, 2014

A banking and finance survey from the Forum of Private Business (FPB) found that 23% of members saw late payments increase over the past 12 months, compared to just 3% who indicated that matters were improving. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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RBS Using Vans To Bring Mobile Banking To Rural UK Communities
April 29, 2014

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group reportedly has invested £600,000 (US$1 million) to support five mini vans that it will use to bring mobile-banking via iPads to rural communities in the United Kingdom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Merchant Innovation
Popmoney will Allow Friends and Family to Send Money Instantly
April 29, 2014

Customers will be able to send money instantly to friends, family and service providers who bank at participating financial institutions.

B2B Payments
Former SWIFT CEO Joins Payoneer Board
April 29, 2014

Former CEO of SWIFT, Lázaro Campos, has joined Payoneer, an online payments company that focuses on the way technology companies and SMEs send and receive cross-border payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

International
New African Mobile Wallet Enters Payments Platform
April 29, 2014

According to the bank, the new app has the potential to reach almost 9 million consumers in Uganda.

B2B Payments
Government Service Insurance System Goes Online
April 29, 2014

In the Philippines in July, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will introduce an Electronic Billing and Collection System (eBCS). The web-based application  will enable GSIS to send its billing statements for premium and loan amortization to government agencies electronically, and accept payments online. Get...

Mobile Commerce
MoneyGram Signs Facebook App Deal With PicomoPay
April 29, 2014

Funds-transfer company MoneyGram on April 28 announced a deal in which U.S. consumers in May may begin sending transfers using PicomoPay’s Facebook application to more than 336,000 MoneyGram agent locations in 200 countries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...