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Retail
US Restaurants Face Uncertain Winter Amid Pandemic
November 16, 2020

As the coronavirus surges in the United States, restaurants across the country are bracing for both more restrictions and the coming danger of more infections. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Investments
Indonesia’s Tokopedia Closes Google, Temasek Investments
November 16, 2020

Indonesian eCommerce unicorn Tokopedia has announced a funding round led by new investors Google and Temasek, the Singapore government-owned holding company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Mobile Payments
Facebook’s WhatsApp Gets Another Shot At P2P In Brazil As Google Shows Interest
November 16, 2020

WhatsApp is getting another crack at grabbing a slice of Brazil’s fast-growing payments market. 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...

B2B Payments
Transcard Unveils New Account-To-Account Payments Solution
November 16, 2020

Fast-growing payments automation firm Transcard is rolling out an account-to-account (A2A) solution that it says will boost the speed and efficiency with which buyers and sellers are able to exchange money and data, while reducing risk as well. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Today In Payments: PNC Advances $11.6B BBVA Purchase Deal; US Economic Forecasts Grim Amid Escalating...
November 16, 2020

In today’s top news, PNC will acquire BBVA’s U.S. unit for $11.6 billion, and the economy is facing greater challenges as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Plus, Mastercard announced a new Account-to-Account service to its Track Business Payment Service. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Today In Payments Around The World: JD.com Touts $25.7B Q3 Net Revenues; Ozon Considers $750M...
November 16, 2020

In today’s top payments news around the world, JD.com saw its Q3 2020 net revenues increase to $25.7 billion, while Ozon is now considering plans for a $750 million IPO. Plus, Finland is progressing with legislation that would allow individuals to modify their personal identity...

Payment Methods
American Express Links Up With PayPal, Venmo To Enable Customers To Split Payments
November 16, 2020

American Express is teaming up with PayPal and Venmo to offer a new way for their customers to send money, split purchases and manage their expenses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Retail
Japan’s Rakuten Introduces Retail Tool For Digital Transformation
November 16, 2020

Rakuten, a Japanese tech company specializing in digital eCommerce solutions for retailers, is introducing a new subsidiary to bolster physical stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

B2B Payments
American Express Enhances Early Pay To Ease B2B Supply Chain Payments
November 16, 2020

American Express has enhanced its Early Pay system with digital payment features aimed at giving large businesses greater control over their ability to make and receive B2B payments, the company announced Monday (Nov. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...