Green Dot announced on Thursday (Sept. 29) the launch of the Green Dot Platinum Visa Secured Credit Card, which is a secured credit card aimed at tapping the market of people with no prior credit history and those with a poor credit score who are...
HCE Service announced on Thursday (Sept. 29) it launched its SWIM (Software Wireless Identity Module) host card emulation mobile payments platform, which it said provides a new level of trust and security via the use of public key infrastructure (PKI). Get the Full Story Complete the...
Square announced earlier this week that businesses around Australia can access Square’s new contactless and chip card reader online at square.com.au for just $59. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
In the latest salvo of the war over credit cards, surcharges and retailers who pay “swipe fees” when consumers deign to use cards rather than pay with cash … here comes the United States Supreme Court. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Samsung is gearing up to let users of its Gear S2 watch make payments. Starting on Wednesday (Sept. 28), the Samsung Gear app on Android includes the option to enroll in the Samsung Pay beta for Gear S2. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
Wirecard announced on Wednesday (Sept. 28) that The Body Shop, the U.K. cosmetics and skin care company, will launch mobile wallet Alipay in three of its London stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
LG delays the launch of its mobile wallet until next year in its home country of South Korea. The company cited problems with the testing of its White Card. Samsung Pay, however, has a head start and has been gaining traction since 2015. Will expected...
The on-demand marketplace thrives on freelancers — but to keep them happy, employers need to be flexible in how they offer payments. In our continuing series on the traits that define an optimal online marketplace, Hyperwallet VP Tomas Likar describes what freelancers want from a payout...
Retailers are bullish on the holiday shopping season thanks to consumer optimism, but a bigger factor affecting their end-of-year sales could be the great expectations of mobile payments users. To cater to the mobile shopper, Home Depot is introducing chatbots, and Sam’s Club members can...
