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Apple Pay’s Moves And News
May 25, 2015

Welcome to Day No. 218 of Apple Pay. 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...

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Is Europe Ready For Apple Pay?
May 25, 2015

Apple Pay may debut in Europe faster than some might expect, BGR reported Wednesday (May 20). That would mark the first foray outside the U.S. for the wireless payments service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Brits Ditch Cash For Cards
May 22, 2015

2014 marks the first time that U.K. “non-cash” payments outnumbered cash payments, in a total of 18 billion transactions. In its report, the U.K. Payments Council analyzed how cash was used by consumers in 2014 and how it could evolve in the next 10 years. Get...

“Digital Gold” Tells Rich Tale Of Bitcoin’s Past
May 22, 2015

Bitcoin has a rich history — much richer than the past few years of FinTech stories on the market might allude to; stories that have nothing to do with the “bitcoin baron,” a pirate and the Silk Road, or even Mt. Gox. Get the Full...

StubHub Personalizes Mobile User Experience
May 22, 2015

StubHub, the U.S.’s largest ticket resale platform, unveiled its new mobile and tablet apps, which will be live in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. The app will allow users to discover and keep track of nearby events as well as pay for their tickets....

TransFirst Now Certified For Apple Pay
May 22, 2015

TransFirst, a transaction processing services provider, announced yesterday (May 21) that it is now certified to accept Apple Pay. It also announced that it will allow EMV payment acceptance via Ingenico Group EMV capable terminals, which are now made possible with TransFirst’s EMV applications. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Square Builds New Home In Australia
May 22, 2015

Square has expanded its global presence — making its mark in country No. 4 — as it has set up an official location in Melbourne, Australia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Makers Of Oreo Eye “Buy Now” Shopable Ads
May 22, 2015

Mondelez International, global snacking powerhouse of $34 billion (2014), has a very active presence on social media and now wants this presence to generate serious revenues. Mondelez is looking into launching its very own “Buy Button” and shopable ads which would be linked to one...

Feds Ask For Comments On Same Day ACH
May 22, 2015

With Same Day ACH closer to becoming a reality — thanks to NACHA’s voting membership approving amendments to the ACH operating rules earlier this week (May 19) — the Federal Reserve Board is wasting no time ensuring the process moves forward on their end. Get the Full...