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B2B Payments
SME Interest Rates Come Out Of Hiding
April 14, 2016

There can be a big gap between what SME owners and executives think they're paying on their loans and what they actually are paying. Sometimes, the education about true APRs is not pretty. Able's cofounder and president explains how transparency can eliminate the fear of...

FBI Hired The Pros To Hack The iPhone
April 14, 2016

In order to access the San Bernardino terrorist’s locked iPhone, the FBI reportedly called on the help of professional hackers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Security & Fraud
HSBC Settles Legacy Credit Cards Case
April 14, 2016

HSBC Bank USA has reached an agreement to pay $35 million as part of a settlement with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The settlement, according to a press release on Wednesday (April 13), resolves a regulatory review of billing practices tied to credit add-ons...

Retail
Curbside Delivery At Walmart Set To Expand
April 14, 2016

Free curbside pickup at Walmart is expanding into eight new cities by the end of the month, said Walmart Head of eCommerce Operations Michael Bender, according to Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Europe
PayPal Credit Goes Interest-Free In The UK
April 14, 2016

PayPal is launching PayPal Credit today in the U.K., which means, going forward, British consumers will have the option of leveraging a PayPal account to pay for goods over time instead of using a traditional credit card. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

NYC Subway NFC Payments Far From Reality
April 14, 2016

There’s been a lot of chatter in New York City as to when the old-school paper tickets would get up to speed with technological advancements. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Security & Fraud
President Obama Names MasterCard, Uber And Microsoft Execs To Cybersecurity Commission
April 14, 2016

The White House has announced the names of those to be appointed by the president to the new Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Payment Methods
What To Bring To The Electronic Payments Revolution
April 14, 2016

Shakespeare once wrote that the “readiness is all.” That pithy statement can apply to any number of endeavors – including the shift to electronic payments on a global scale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

International
Alibaba, Ant Financial Bet $1.25B On Food Delivery
April 14, 2016

Alibaba and its financial affiliate, Ant Financial, are betting big on the food delivery service. 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,...