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SEC Filing: Visa May Have To Pay More Than $10 Billion For Visa Europe
November 24, 2014

In an SEC filing, Visa says it may have to pay more than $10 billion to buy Visa Europe. Before, Visa has merely said the possible acquisition would cost “several billion or more” U.S. dollars, according to a report in Seeking Alpha. Get the Full...

Let’s Get Ready To Retail
November 22, 2014

In just about a week, Americans – fortified by turkey and stuffing, maxxed out on football and ready to flee the visiting relatives, will participate in one of the most famous of all holiday rituals:  Black Friday shopping. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

How To Ignite Issuer-Branded Mobile Wallets
November 21, 2014

In the weeks post Apple Pay’s launch, conversations around igniting mobile wallets – and what consumers actually expect from them – have spun in various directions. On the issuer front, while they seek that visibility and added utility to strengthen customer relationships, they still struggle...

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PCH Trying to Buy Fab For $15 Million
November 21, 2014

PCH International is trying to buy Fab for $15 million in a half cash and half stock deal, TechCrunch is reporting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Who’s Driving eCommerce Spend?
November 21, 2014

In the late 90’s there was a popular bumper sticker “Think Globally, Act Locally,” that had all but disappeared by the mid-2000’s when their original owners bought Priuses, which successfully conveyed the same message without the risk to the paint that accompanies a bumper sticker....

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MasterCard: Security Is Nice, Functionality Is Better
November 21, 2014

MasterCard sees mobile payment security as crucial, but it’s power is relevant only to the point that shoppers are actually using it. And with Apple Pay, that is starting to happening meaningfully. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Paying For Candy Crush And Taylor Swift’s Songs With Bitcoin
November 21, 2014

PYMNTS.com Bitcoin Price and Volatility index. 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, you agree to...

Intuit Payments Sees Growth
November 21, 2014

Intuit’s first-quarter financial earnings released Thursday (Nov. 20) showed the small-business accounting software company is seeing success in attracting new clients for payroll and payments. A growth strong enough, in fact, the company said it’s poised to build the QuickBooks Online global market. Get the Full...

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Finally, An App That Finds Only Bars And Nightclubs!
November 21, 2014

Everybody loves a night out, but that bar down the street with stale Pabst Blue Ribbon can get old. Now, one startup wants to drag you off that sticky barstool and shake up your nightlife somewhere new. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...