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Can You ‘Future Proof’ Your Mobile Payments?
August 16, 2018

The shift to digital and mobile forms of payments and commerce is undeniable across various areas such as retailing, banking and B2B payments. But that does not mean a proactive mindset reigns when it comes to mobile security and innovation. Reactive ways of doing things...

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Square Makes EMV Transactions Faster In The US
August 15, 2018

Square, the digital payments company, announced on Wednesday (Aug. 15) that it delivered on its pledge to make EMV transactions faster in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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EMVCo Launches 3DS Test Platform
August 15, 2018

Secure payments enabler EMVCo has announced the launch of the full EMV 3-D Secure (EMV 3DS) Test Platform. 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...

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Square Cash Downloads Top Venmo
August 15, 2018

Cumulative downloads of Square‘s Cash App surpassed PayPal‘s Venmo for the first time ever after Square’s service grew three times faster than its rival in July. Data from Sensor Tower and Nomura Instinet revealed that the Cash App’s cumulative downloads now total to 33.5 million, exceeding...

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How Merchant Link Thinks Hotels Can Maximize QR Code Growth
August 14, 2018

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...

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Chase Card Services Teams With Expedia On Expanded Travel Rewards
August 13, 2018

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...

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Venmo Critics Cite Ongoing Privacy Concerns
August 08, 2018

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...

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Online Food Delivery Is Having A Bright Moment — But Clouds Are Gathering
August 07, 2018

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 —...

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Meet The Personas Behind The Rise Of Contextual Commerce
August 07, 2018

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,...