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Will EMV Spoil Retail’s Omnichannel Ambition?
June 06, 2014

We’ve said it before; we’ll say it again. Trekking down the omnichannel path is vital for merchants who want to keep up and stay in lockstep with the consumers’ expectations. But more retailers are beginning to wonder whether omnichannel and EMV are at crossed purposes....

Faster Healthcare Payments A Royal Charm
June 06, 2014

A new service from Royal Solutions Group backed by Chase Paymentech can help healthcare providers secure payments at the time of service, thus reducing or eliminating invoicing costs while improving cash flow. The service also follows a trend where health care providers increasingly are working...

It’s Hip To Be Square
June 06, 2014

Yesterday, mobile payments giant Square launched its own invoicing system called Square Invoicing. 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....

Real Time Payments Demand Extends to Finland
June 06, 2014

The interest in and demand for immediate funds transfer is sweeping the globe has spread to Finland. The country already has an urgent payment system where payments are handled twice daily but now they are following their Swedish neighbors to develop a real-time system.

MasterCard: We Can Reduce Cash Transactions By 70 Percent
June 06, 2014

MasterCard announced earlier this week that it has a cashless rollout initiative planned that could reduce cash transactions in Nigeria by 70 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Company Launches Innovative Payment Processing Tool
June 06, 2014

Pensmore Software recently announced the launch of its latest tool designed to simplify the payment process for small to medium sized businesses (SMBs). According to a company press release, IntuitivePay™ will work for QuickBooks and QuickBooks Point of Sale. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Singaporeans Choose the Most Tech Savvy Payment Methods
June 06, 2014

With 42 percent of consumers willing to use digital payment methods, Singapore is fast emerging as the most tech-savvy payment market in Southeast Asian countries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Dutch Banks: No Bitcoin
June 06, 2014

Earlier this week, the Dutch Central Bank warned Dutch banks about the potential risks associated with using digital currencies, such as Bitcoin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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American Express Wants to Eliminate Plastic from Customers’ Wallet
June 06, 2014

Credit card companies are racing against tech giants like Apple and Google to create what would thin our wallets forever. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....