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PayPal Losing Friends in China
January 29, 2015

It appears that PayPal is no kind of pal to a lot of users in China. 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...

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EBay Timing Itself for the Apple Watch
January 29, 2015

It looks like eBay might soon allow you to put your Watch List on your wrist — provided that wrist has an Apple Watch on it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Millennial Consumers Twice As Likely To Use A Mobile Wallet
January 29, 2015

A recent survey by FICO indicates that Millennials are more likely to embrace alternative banking services than their older counterparts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Major Banks Cashing In On Apple Pay Potential
January 29, 2015

On Jan. 22, 1984, Apple ran a commercial during the third quarter of the Super Bowl that helped define its brand, teasing to the release of the Apple Computer Macintosh that ended by saying “you’ll see why 1984 won’t seem like 1984.” Get the Full Story Complete...

Redefining ‘Integrated Payments’ At The POS
January 29, 2015

Some thirty years ago, what made Datacap Systems, Inc. unique was that it was first to bring integrated payments into cash register technology. Now, as POS technology has evolved, the meaning of the buzzword “integrated payments” to traditional acquirers and innovators alike has completely morphed...

Citi’s Digital Chief Says Bitcoin’s Economics Are Flawed
January 29, 2015

Bitcoin’s economics are inherently flawed and it isn’t mature enough for mass adoption, according to Greg Baxter, Citi’s head of digital strategy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Western Union Set to Accept Apple Pay
January 28, 2015

The days of old school wire transfers may be numbered, as Western Union announced yesterday (Jan. 27) it will now accept Apple Pay at its “flagship locations” and affiliated outlets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Student Borrowers Finding The Importance of Earnest
January 28, 2015

Big data has begun to be used with increased frequency to determine creditworthiness and the ability to get financing without formal bank statements. British startups like HelloSoda and Filipino startups like Lenddo have used social media driven algorithms to provide this service to banks and...

Apple Pay Coming Soon To 200K Laundries, Vending Machines And Parking Kiosks
January 28, 2015

Apple Pay thus far has been hit or miss when it comes to vending machines and other similar self-service, standalone hardware. However, with USA Technologies’ announcement that it’s bringing Apple Pay to around 200,000 of these self-serve payment terminals – which include everything from coffee...