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Commonwealth Bank Set to Launch Square Competitor
April 30, 2014

The bank plans to launch the device on Wednesday.

Company Spotlight
MasterCard Launches eWallet in New Zealand
April 30, 2014

The MasterCard MasterPass has already launched in over 20 countries.

B2B Payments
Are Small Business Credit Card Holders Protected?
April 30, 2014

The rules and regulations that protect consumers card have long been at the forefront of news and regulation but small business owners and credit card holders in the US, are second-class citizens. The laws that have benefited consumers and changed the average fees and pricing...

Merchant Innovation
Merchants Can Now Make Purchases Offline with Square
April 30, 2014

The feature has already been tested at coffee shops in San Francisco and New York.

Company Spotlight
Target Appoints New Chief Information Officer and plans to enable MasterCard chip-and-PIN technology for REDcard...
April 29, 2014

Target has announced two major initiatives this morning, both with the potential to change the retailer’s immediate future significantly. 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...

BlueSnap
Let the Cross Border Games (and Monetization) Begin
April 29, 2014

Move over, Wii. Currently, free and low-cost apps are what gaming consumers are downloading and playing these days, most of which are on mobile devices. In a recent podcast interview, MPD CEO Karen Webster spoke with BlueSnap CEO Ralph Dangelmaier to learn just how these...

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Shh, These Startups Are Still Working On Changing The Future
April 29, 2014

What rolls, floats among the clouds and allow complete security? The start-ups in this week's Start-up Roundup! We have AdRoll changing the face of marketing, Luminol and Electric Cloud securing data and Synack keeping everything in perspective.

News
RBS Using Vans To Bring Mobile Banking To Rural UK Communities
April 29, 2014

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group reportedly has invested £600,000 (US$1 million) to support five mini vans that it will use to bring mobile-banking via iPads to rural communities in the United Kingdom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Merchant Innovation
Popmoney will Allow Friends and Family to Send Money Instantly
April 29, 2014

Customers will be able to send money instantly to friends, family and service providers who bank at participating financial institutions.