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Peering Into B2B Payments’ (Near-Term) Future
January 12, 2017

The new year is only two weeks old, but already, we’re gearing up for change — and that includes within B2B payments. PYMNTS spoke with BillingTree’s David Yohe, VP of marketing, to get a sense of what matters this year and beyond. One takeaway: ACH may...

Payment Methods
PayPal, Discover Ink POS Deal — Cashback As Tender Type
January 12, 2017

Discover Financial Services and PayPal inked a deal in which PayPal will be more available to Discover card members, acquirers and merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Banking
More Than 50 Percent Of ATMs Now Branch-Independent
January 12, 2017

A recent report by RBR has found that, in the offsite ATM arena, marked by burgeoning growth, slightly more than half of all ATMs were located away from bank branches as late as 2015, according to the firm’s Global ATM Market and Forecasts to 2021...

Security & Fraud
Accelerator Backed By UK Spy Agency Selects First Startups
January 12, 2017

The U.K. Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), the intelligence and security organization that provides signals intelligence and information assurance to the British government and armed forces, announced the first cohort of its own startup incubator. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Security & Fraud
Company Refused To Pay Hackers’ Ransom; Here’s What Happened
January 12, 2017

While ransomware continues to be a go-to tactic for hackers for extorting and manipulating victims out of money, not everyone impacted is willing to just pay up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Payment Methods
Fifth Third Now Accepts All Mobile Payments
January 12, 2017

Fifth Third Bancorp announced Wednesday (Jan. 11) it is one of a few banks based in the U.S. to offer customers the ability to use all five of the major mobile payment methods to make purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Payment Methods
Verifone, FIS Team On Loyalty Points Payments
January 12, 2017

Verifone and FIS, the payment companies, announced Wednesday (Jan. 11) they are collaborating to enable consumers to pay with loyalty points that are linked to credit or debit cards at the point of sale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Security & Fraud
Russian Memo Claims Telegram Secure Messaging App Was Hacked, Too
January 12, 2017

The unverified and often sensational memo covering attempts by Russia to hurt President-Elect Donald Trump also includes claims that Russia hacked into Telegram, a popular messaging app used by dissidents and other people who want to send text messages that are encrypted. Get the Full...

International
Go-Jek Gets Into Digital Payments To Stand Out
January 12, 2017

Go-Jek, the Indonesia ride-hailing service that reached billion-dollar startup status, is branching into the mobile payment market, enabling customers to pay for rides with digital payment methods instead of cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...