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Cross-border Payments
Meet the 2006 Payments Startup That Took ACH Payments Global
May 01, 2024

Cross-border payments circa May 2024 have become a highly specialized sector of the payments industry. Look at the activity in this space, even year-to-date, and you’ll see companies like the Solana Foundation advancing real-world assets on cross-border blockchains. You’ll see Swift continuing to accelerate the usage of the ISO 20022 messaging format. And...

Payment Methods
Google Transitioning Fitbit Pay to Google Wallet in Most Countries
April 30, 2024

Google is transitioning its Fitbit Pay contactless payments to Google Wallet in most countries. 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 form,...

B2B Payments
Digits Launches AI Bill Pay for Small Businesses
April 30, 2024

Accounting software firm Digits has launched AI Bill Pay, an artificial intelligence (AI) accounting platform.  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...

Social Commerce
TikTok Shop Marks 500,000+ Merchants in the US
April 30, 2024

TikTok saw its U.S. eCommerce merchant base more than double at the end of 2023. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
US Issues Stark Warning on AI Risks to Critical Infrastructure
April 30, 2024

In a bid to safeguard the nation’s vital infrastructure, the federal government is now offering a playbook to help companies navigate the treacherous landscape of cybersecurity, including the brewing dangers lurking in artificial intelligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

eCommerce
When Consumers Buy Electronics, Online Marketplaces Beat Physical Stores
April 30, 2024

Typically, consumers’ preferred purchasing channel remains the physical store, but when it comes to buying electronics, shoppers turn to third-party marketplaces for affordability and convenience. 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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CFPB Says Junk Fees ‘Impede Fair and Competitive Pricing’
April 30, 2024

The more complex a pricing structure, the more likely consumers are to pay more for products like credit cards, bank accounts, mortgages and auto loans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Sam’s Club Says AI Exit Scans Are in 120 Stores
April 30, 2024

Sam’s Club said its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered exit scanners are now in 120 stores. 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...

Loyalty & Rewards
Grocery Shoppers Across Continents Demand Personalized Rewards
April 30, 2024

No matter which side of the Atlantic they are on, grocery shoppers want loyalty programs with smarter, more relevant messaging, and merchants across the United Kingdom and the United States are rising to meet this demand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...