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Costco’s Co-Branded Credit Card Has 1 Million Members
December 13, 2016

Costco Wholesale has reached a milestone, with Costco saying its co-branded Citi Visa Anywhere credit card now has 1 million members who have signed up for the card. According to a report, the co-branded card was launched in June and is resonating with consumers. “Most of...

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Facebook Messenger Users Can Now Add Amex Card
December 13, 2016

American Express announced Monday (Dec. 12) it has added a new feature to its Amex bot for Facebook Messenger. In a press release, American Express said it included a new “Add a Card” feature in the bot for Messenger to help eligible U.S. and OPEN cardmembers...

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SupportPay Makes Divorce A Little Easier
December 13, 2016

Mobile payments platforms have seemingly attracted every major financial service and tech firm that can find a way to put the word “Pay” in its name. Virtual reality has captured hearts and minds in retail, social media and, of course, gaming — as this story...

Cash-Free Payments To Get A Boost In India
December 12, 2016

There may be a winner that emerges from the snafus and snarls caused by the demonetization of Indian notes that have effectively paralyzed parts of the economy: cashless payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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YapStone Appoints Michael Gramz Chief Risk Officer
December 12, 2016

YapStone, a provider of online and mobile payment solutions, announced Friday (Dec. 9) the appointment of new Chief Risk Officer Michael Gramz. 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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Starbucks Joins WeChat Payments
December 09, 2016

Tencent’s Weixin, or WeChat for English speakers, is the monolithic Chinese messaging/video chat/social network/shopping/payments app for iOS, Android and Windows smartphones, the web and desktop. WeChat is currently used by 846 million users each month in China and by Chinese locals abroad. Get the Full...

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Blackhawk Integrates Rewards Into Apple Pay
December 08, 2016

Blackhawk Network, the gift cards, payments tools and rewards company, announced Wednesday (Dec. 8) that it will integrate gift cards, egifts, loyalty and rewards programs into Apple Pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Cash Is King With US Mass Transit
December 08, 2016

Cash is still king when it comes to paying for mass transit rides, according to new data from ACI Worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Facebook Takes Payments To Messenger In EU
December 08, 2016

Facebook has garnered an eMoney license from the central bank of Ireland to operate in that country, TechCrunch reported. 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...