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How FinTech Companies Inspire Africa With Mobile Technology
February 27, 2019

With the potential for rapid growth and job creation, FinTech firms in Africa have caught the attention of global investors. According to the London Stock Exchange Group’s 2019 “Companies to Inspire Africa” report, which highlights these firms, the FinTech sector has the second highest growth rate...

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AlipayHK Expands With Cross-Border Payments To Japan And Greater Bay Area
February 26, 2019

AlipayHK users will soon be able to use the service in parts of Japan and Southern China, the company said on Tuesday (Feb. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Apple Teams With Goldman To Expand Apple Wallet Card Products
February 21, 2019

Apple and Goldman Sachs, through joint efforts, will issue a credit card that links with the iPhone, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday (Feb. 21). The new card is aimed at helping consumers with money management, and bringing the companies into new areas of business....

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FinTech-As-A-Service Eyes Global Payments Simplification Makeover
February 19, 2019

To streamline FinTech, and to help consumers and businesses transact in the ways they desire, firms must move beyond the silo approach. FinTech still exists as a fragmented market, where businesses striving to offer payment services to end users pick and choose among providers, integrate...

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Alipay Accepted At Walgreens Nationwide
February 14, 2019

Alipay’s mobile payment platform will now be available at thousands of Walgreens locations throughout the U.S. 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...

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Western Union Expands Amazon Payments To 10 Countries
February 13, 2019

Western Union has rolled out a new payment option that will let international Amazon.com customers pay in their respective country’s currency, the company announced in a press release. The service is being offered in 10 countries, including Chile, Peru, Colombia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan, Philippines,...

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Kroger Begins Rollout Of Mobile Pay, Loyalty Rewards Card
February 13, 2019

Kroger, one of America’s largest supermarket chains, is introducing a new mobile payment option and a loyalty rewards card, according to reports. The mobile payment option, called Kroger Pay, is available in any Kroger apps for both Android and iOS. At the terminal, shoppers can...

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Revolut Runs Into Trouble With Ad That Highlights Transactions
February 08, 2019

Revolut, the U.K. FinTech that has been growing at a rapid pace, was forced to acknowledge it made up stats for a recent advertising campaign. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Why Airlines Need To Get Their Wheels Up On Alt Payments
February 07, 2019

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