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Blackhawk Distributes Gift Cards To Health Workers In California
August 18, 2020

Payments provider Blackhawk Network is working with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services in order to facilitate speedy delivery of $25 million in necessary spending for healthcare professionals fighting the coronavirus, Blackhawk announced in a Tuesday (Aug. 18) press release. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Airports Consider How To Use Space Amid Falling Retail Sales
August 18, 2020

The debilitating effect of the pandemic on airports has them revisiting how exactly they’ll use their retail space, The New York Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Uber Mulls Switching To Franchise Model In California
August 18, 2020

Uber Technologies Inc., facing a Thursday (Aug. 20) deadline to reclassify its freelance drivers in California as employees, is considering licensing its brand to independently operated franchises. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

B2B Payments
REPAY Lowers Business Card Acceptance Costs In Sage ERP
August 18, 2020

Vertically integrated payments firm Repay Holdings (REPAY) has integrated its technology with the Sage 500 enterprise management platform. REPAY is already connected to the Sage 300 as well as Sage 100 offerings, according to a Tuesday (Aug. 18) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

International
UK’s ‘Eat Out To Help Out’ Drives Patrons To Eateries, But Could Cost Taxpayers Some...
August 18, 2020

In the first two weeks of the United Kingdom’s Eat Out to Help Out campaign, the nation’s HM Treasury estimates diners have purchased 35 million meals from 85,000 restaurants and pubs, the Financial Times (FT) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

B2B Payments
Procurement Analytics Firm Sievo Joins Basware’s Partner Ecosystem
August 18, 2020

Procurement analytics company Sievo has joined eInvoicing and procure-to-pay provider Basware’s partner ecosystem, according to a Tuesday (Aug. 18) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Today In Payments: Oracle Latest Potential TikTok Buyer; Citibank Files Suit For $176M Mistaken Payment
August 18, 2020

In today’s top news, Oracle is reportedly looking to acquire TikTok, and Citigroup filed suit to reclaim $176 million that it mistakenly sent to Brigade Capital. Plus, Robinhood raised $200 million, valuing the company at $11 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Uber Goes Subscription
August 18, 2020

Uber Technologies Inc. has introduced a monthly membership designed for anyone who relies on the ride-hailing company for transportation or meal delivery. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

B2B Payments
Onfido Secures $6.6M Grant For Biometrics To Prevent B2B Fraud
August 18, 2020

A U.K. fund set up to foster competition in the banking sector has given $6.6 million to facial recognition firm Onfido “to invest in the development of biometric fraud detection, data anonymization and document fraud prevention technologies,” the entities announced in a news release on...