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...
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In an effort to become even more competitive in New York City, Amazon Prime is broadening its scope to offer more items from stores not necessarily sold across its online platform, TechCrunch reported Thursday (May 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
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, 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 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 —...
Staples CIO Tom Conophy had some strong words to say about how the retailer plans to upgrade its dynamic pricing abilities, along with other technology enhancements needed to combat against the force that every bricks-and-mortar retailer has been forced to adapt their models around: Amazon. Get...
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...
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...