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Loyalty & Rewards
The Generation Gap in Restaurant Loyalty Programs
January 21, 2022

When it comes to restaurant loyalty programs, there is a generation divide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Loyalty & Rewards
American Airlines, The Points Guy Sue Each Other Over Data Use
January 21, 2022

American Airlines and the travel and loyalty news website The Points Guy (TPG) are suing each other over access to AAdvantage member rewards data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Banking
US Banks Closed Record Number of Branches in 2021
January 21, 2022

American banks closed a record number of retail branches as the industry consolidates and consumers embrace digital banking. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Delivery
Delivery Hero Ends Exclusive Restaurant Deals in Norway After Competition Probe
January 21, 2022

Norway residents will soon have other ways of getting their meals delivered. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

International
Singtel, Grab Each Snag 16.3% of Indonesia’s PT Bank Fama
January 21, 2022

Telecom firm Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) and ride hailing and payments firm Grab Holdings Ltd. each bought 16.3% of Indonesia’s PT Bank Fama International to expand their offering into that nation, according to a Reuters report Friday (Jan. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

International
European Payments Council Launches Consultation to Expand EU Direct Payments
January 21, 2022

The European Payments Council (EPC), a nonprofit organization representing payment service providers (PSPs) that promotes the development of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), has launched a consultation to expand the scope of SEPA payments beyond the Euro area. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Regulation
SEC, CFTC Coordination May Be the Way Forward for Crypto Regulation
January 21, 2022

Calling cryptocurrency the “Wild West” of finance, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman has said regulating crypto trading platforms is one of the biggest challenges facing Congress. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Loyalty & Rewards
Wedge Partners With Cardlytics on Smart Debit Card Cash Back Offering
January 21, 2022

Spending app Wedge has debuted a new rewards program, powered by cash back offer platform Cardlytics, according to a Thursday (Jan. 20) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Investments
Package Tracking Firm Route Valued at $1.2B
January 21, 2022

The eCommerce package tracking company Route has joined the unicorn club. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...