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Visa Checkout’s Massive Expansion
August 29, 2014

Visa, which in July launched a no-card-number option for online transactions called Visa Checkout, has added several big-name payment processors to extend the reach of the service, according to TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Will Apple Also Ignite Biometric Payments?
August 29, 2014

As mobile computing continues to grow, security concerns will lead to increased use of biometrics as mobile technology and mobile commerce continue to evolve, a new report out this month suggests. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Reading Between The Lines: The IBM/Monitise Deal
August 29, 2014

Mobile banking and payments company Monitise is tightening its new alliance with IBM, transferring hundreds of its U.K.-based professional services staff to IBM, according to Finextra. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Alternative Finances
Event Management Firm Gets WEX Credit Solution
August 28, 2014

Global payment firm WEX, Inc. announced on Tuesday (Aug. 26) that its European division entered into an agreement with event management company Zibrant. With the partnership, Zibrant will have access to the WEX Virtual Credit Solution, according to a WEX statement. Get the Full Story Complete...

Electronic Payments Association Makes Moves To Improve ACH Network
August 28, 2014

Two new amendments to NACHA’s operating rules were approved by the Electronics Payments Association, according to Finextra. The amendments are designed to improve the ACH Network quality by decreasing the amount of ACH transactions that result in exceptions and returns. Get the Full Story Complete the...

B2B Payments
Micronesia Sets Procurement And Supply Deadline
August 28, 2014

Micronesia’s Division of Procurement and Supply announced this week that government agencies have until September 15 to sign contracts for projects, issue requests for proposals and requests for purchase of supplies and equipment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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China B2B Passes 4.5B Yuan
August 28, 2014

China’s B2B e-commerce market keeps climbing. According to China-watching e-commerce analyst Enfodesk, B2B revenue for Q2 2014 reached 4.53 billion Chinese yuan ($740 million), up 6.1 percent from Q1 and up 57.29 percent from the same quarter in 2013, China Internet Watch reported. Get the Full...

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Almost One In Four Shoppers Say E-Payments More Secure Than Cards, Cash
August 28, 2014

As shoppers consider new ways of making payments, there are dueling emotions at play. First, there’s the excitement and fun associated with something new and flashy. But there’s also the fear of the unknown, especially when it could potentially touch a shopper’s bank account or...

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7-Eleven Rolls Out Belly Mobile App To 2,600 Stores
August 28, 2014

7-Eleven is about to start installing the Belly mobile CRM app in 2,600 of its stores, a not surprising move given the mammoth convenience chain’s investments in the loyalty app firm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...