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M-Pesa And MTN Partner For Cross-Border Payments
April 22, 2015

The two biggest mobile money operators in East Africa have joined forces. 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...

Poshmark Fashion Site Shoppable On Apple Watch
April 22, 2015

The Apple Watch has another app to make it a bit more fashionable — at least from an online shopper’s experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Company Profile
TSYS Launches Full Service Processing For AmEx OptBlue
April 22, 2015

TSYS announced yesterday (April 21) that it has enabled full service payment processing under American Express OptBlue, the small merchant acquiring program from American Express, according to a TSYS release. The new program allows eligible direct merchants and small merchants from TSYS' third-party clients to...

Wonga Hit With First-Ever Annual Loss
April 22, 2015

As the U.K. introduces new payday lending regulations, one industry player, Wonga, has fallen on hard times. Earlier this year the firm decided to abandon its small business lending arm, and revealed plans to cut 325 jobs – more than one-third of its total workforce...

Mobile Commerce
Uber Drives Cashback Rewards For Capital One
April 22, 2015

Uber has already gained a reputation for offering consumers cheaper cab options, but as of yesterday (April 21), the ride-hailing company secured a partnership to help some riders earn cash back. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

PayPal Updates Payment Hold Policy For eBay Split
April 22, 2015

The separation of two large corporations such as PayPal and eBay is no straightforward task, but the companies are beginning to iron out the details of what PayPal’s incoming independence means for customers of the once integrated companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Alibaba’s Vision For Merchants Without PCs
April 22, 2015

Alibaba wants retailers to stop investing in personal computers and instead run operations entirely on the smartphone. That’s the conclusion experts gave following the Chinese eCommerce conglomerate’s rollout of new enterprise tools within its Taobao mobile application. Those tools, according to reports, allow merchant owners...

Mobile
Booking.com Lets Apple Watch Users Get A Room — Instantly
April 22, 2015

Priceline’s Booking.com is launching an Apple Watch app that will let Watch-equipped travelers book hotel accommodations directly from the wearable on their wrists, Mobile Commerce Daily reported on Tuesday (April 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

HP And FireEye Join Breach-Fighting Forces
April 22, 2015

HP and cybersecurity company FireEye are partnering to beef up HP’s security consulting business and give FireEye more global reach, the companies announced on Tuesday (April 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...