Payment Methods

MasterCard’s ‘Selfie Pay’ Coming To The UK
February 23, 2016

MasterCard’s facial recognition payment option, commonly referred to as “selfie pay,” is expanding beyond tests in the U.S. and Netherlands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Visa Checkout Expands Across Europe, India
February 23, 2016

Visa Checkout is headed to six more markets. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

MWC 2016 Day 1 Recap: Payments Networks Take Center Stage
February 22, 2016

Mobile World Congress 2016 in Barcelona kicked off today (Feb. 22) and, as expected, the event brought about a slew of major announcements from mobile payments players, payments networks, startups and others. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Global Payments Says ‘Yes’ To Apple Pay In China
February 22, 2016

Apple Pay just earned another supporter abroad as it looks to grow its footprint in its newly launched region of China. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Flint Mobile Calls It Quits
February 22, 2016

Years from now, analysts might look back at the number of mobile payments startups in a similar way they do the dot-com boom of the 1990s. However, if Flint Mobile’s recent moves are any indication, it might not even take that long. Get the Full...

Mobile Payments
Samsung Pay’s Volume Hits Half-Billion Dollars
February 22, 2016

Just as Samsung announced the latest additions to its line of Galaxy mobile devices — the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge — the company also said that its mobile payment service is continuing its momentum of usage around the globe. Get the Full Story Complete...

Mobile Payments
Mondaine’s Luxury Watches To Get NFC Makeovers
February 22, 2016

A sharp timepiece has separated the nouveau riche from old money since the first kings put the first clockmakers to work. Now, Mondaine wants to make sure that the next generation of luxury watchwearers can sport their decadent devices well into the technological age. Get...

MasterCard Says Where Digital Wallets Are Trending
February 22, 2016

MasterCard said Sunday (Feb. 21) that it has insight into what consumers want from mobile payments and digital wallets over the near term. 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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PayPal’s Global Mobile March
February 22, 2016

“Consumer Choice” is PayPal’s mantra, brought to life last week as it unveiled a redesigned app that put what customers use and want most right up front. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...