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Motel 6 Leaves the Lights On for Google Wallet
July 10, 2014

Going forward, it will now be possible to book a stay at a Motel 6 by using Google Wallet.  The inexpensive hotel chain has installed a with Google button and integrated Google Wallet within its mobile website.  Now, with the touch of a few buttons...

B2B Payments
Report Finds Manual Data Entry Detrimental To T&E
July 10, 2014

A recent Forrester study that was conducted on behalf of technology provider Concur found that the majority of senior finance professionals rely on manually entered travel and expense (T&E) data, even when the organization uses an automated system. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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First Data Gets PayLucky
July 10, 2014

In response to the rapid growth of in-person and online gambling, First Data is launching PayLucky Solutions. PayLucky is a suite of payments services meant to help legal gaming entities manage all their payment needs in a single location Get the Full Story Complete the...

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U.K. Businesses Whiff On Mobile Market
July 10, 2014

U.K. citizens want more mobile banking, but British businesses have been slow to adapt to eCommerce, according to MasterCard. 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...

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What Does Google Know About Same Day Delivery That Everyone Else Is Missing?
July 10, 2014

Online marketplace Google reportedly has set aside $500 million to fund expansion of its same-day delivery service to more cities, presumably to go head to head with Amazon who has the same ambitions. Yet, this announcement comes on the heels of eBay shuttering plans for...

International
China Union Pay Embraces QR Codes
July 10, 2014

China Union Pay, the nation’s government back credit card issuer, is offering a new service that will allow card holders to pay via QR codes scanned on their mobile device.  The new system will work online and offline, and the company is reportedly now in...

B2B Payments
Spain Moves Forward With E-Invoicing Goals
July 10, 2014

Earlier this year, the Spanish Official Gazette reported the release of Order HAP-1074-2014, which allows for national, regional and local public administrations in Spain to have their own general point of entry for electronic billing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

B2B Payments
Centralized Travel Procurement Is In
July 10, 2014

Experts in the travel procurement sector agree that centralized travel procurement is optimal, but not every organization is equipped to implement and support such a system. What can businesses learn from the experiences of those leading in house travel departments?

B2B Payments
The SMB Mobile Banking Vacuum
July 10, 2014

Mobile banking has become an almost indispensable aspect of consumer banking, yet only a third of SMBs use it as a tool to help them run their businesses. Is it for lack of interest or lack of availability?