Alternative payments methods, such as contactless and QR codes, have been growing globally in popularity for the last half-decade or so. However, the year 2018 has seen something of a quiet sea change when it comes to the acceptance of such payment methods among hotels...
Chase Card Services and Expedia Group announced on Monday (Aug. 13) a strategic alliance that will boost the Chase Ultimate Rewards travel hub. In a press release, the companies said the alliance will also give Chase Ultimate Rewards users new capabilities and more flexibility in redeeming...
As PayPal tries to turn Venmo into a mainstream payments app, there are concerns over consumer privacy. 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...
It was once the (stereotypical) realm of ambitious teenagers and refuse-to-grow-up rockers and stoners who either needed extra bucks or found it too … uh … challenging to land better jobs. These days, however, food delivery means digital technology, entrepreneurship and global acquisition activity —...
It can happen at the office. It can happen on Facebook and Pinterest. It can happen on a well-crafted blog designed to appeal to particular hobbyists, or an event and ticketing website, or an online platform devoted to travel. It can happen pretty much anywhere,...
As of Wednesday (August 1) South Africa’s Absa Group officially rolled out WhatsApp banking as part of its continuing effort to develop a digitally-led bank in Africa. Absa has signed on 10,000 customers since early July, according to Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, the global retail electronic point of sale (EPOS) technology company, announced on Monday (July 30) that it has grown its worldwide self-checkout (SCO) market share by 46 percent, according to research and consulting company RBR. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
Foods Co, a subsidiary of grocery giant Kroger, has announced that 21 of its grocery stores and five of its gas stations in Central and Northern California are officially through with Visa branded credit cards as a form of payment, effective August 14, 2018. Get the...
Scandinavian payment firm Nets said that clients at some Finland banks reported issues when using their payment cards on Sunday (July 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
