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Payment Methods
EarnUp Unveils Text-to-Pay for Mortgage Payments
May 09, 2024

FinTech-as-a-Service firm EarnUp is enhancing its platform to expand mortgage payment methods. 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 this...

Regulation
CFPB’s Credit Card Late Fee Rule Could Create Buy Now, Pay Later Windfall
May 09, 2024

The laws of physics dictate that for every action, there is a reaction. 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...

CFPB
CFPB Says It Is Monitoring Credit Card Rewards Programs
May 09, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Thursday (May 9) that it will be monitoring credit card rewards programs and taking action as appropriate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Artificial Intelligence
Sam’s Club Scans the Future With AI-Powered Checkout Technology
May 09, 2024

In the battle for the future of shopping, Sam’s Club is betting on artificial intelligence. 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...

B2B Payments
American Express Introduces Business Card for Nigerian Users
May 09, 2024

American Express is rolling out a business credit card in Nigeria, its first such product in the country. 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...

International
Chinese Users Report WhatsApp Working Despite Country’s Ban
May 09, 2024

WhatsApp is reportedly working in China despite a years-long ban on this and other foreign messaging and social media platforms. 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...

Retail
Manhattan District Attorney Announces Organized Retail Theft-Related Indictments
May 09, 2024

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office indicted a business and two individuals as part of an effort to fight organized retail theft. 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...

Banking
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Highlights Private Credit as Emerging Issue
May 08, 2024

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook highlighted commercial real estate, private credit and cyber risks as potential issues. 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...

Regulation
UK’s FCA Defends Proposal to Disclose Companies Under Investigation
May 08, 2024

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the United Kingdom’s financial watchdog, has reportedly faced a backlash from the industry regarding its proposal to publicly disclose companies under investigation.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...