PYMNTS Features

Zuckerberg Hints At Facebook’s Operating Partnership Future
February 20, 2015

In an interview with Bloomberg’s Emily Chang that aired on Feb. 19, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg opened up about how Facebook will expand on its operating partnership plans through Internet.org, emphasizing the need for connectivity among people on key aspects like health and government services, as...

JPMorgan’s Military-Style Cybersecurity Response
February 20, 2015

JPMorgan Chase is not taking cyberthreats lightly. On the contrary, it has chosen to respond to them with military-grade strength when it comes to staffing its new cybersecurity unit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Americans Just Say ‘Yes’ To E-Commerce Drone Delivery
February 20, 2015

When contemplating a world in which packages could regularly be delivered by drones, most Americans expect it to happen sooner than later. And most say they’d like to see businesses be able to deliver by drone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Merchant Innovation
Fiscal Systems, P97 Partnership Provides Mobile Pay At The Pump
February 20, 2015

In a press release from Feb. 17, Fiscal Systems Inc. and P97 Networks announced a partnership to accelerate mobile commerce for retail fuel and convenience stores at the Western Petroleum Marketers Association National Convention and Convenience Store Expo in Las Vegas. Get the Full Story...

Mobile Commerce
Oink’s Prepaid Retail Card Designed For Teens
February 20, 2015

There’s a new piggy bank in the payments market hoping to help teen shoppers, but you can’t crack this one open. It’s more of a modern-day piggy bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Social Financial Platform Connects Corporate Rebates With Communities
February 20, 2015

Enacomm Inc., a customer-service company specializing in prepaid debit and cash card maintenance, has been selected to host a customer self-service solution for PayForward, a social finance platform that allows members to turn corporate rebates into funding community and personal causes, according to a Feb....

Visa Checkout Coming To 16 Global Markets
February 20, 2015

Visa is extending its reach in the online payments space through the addition of Visa Checkout to 16 markets across the globe in 2015. Customers in 10 countries can now sign up for Visa Checkout, but Visa announced yesterday (Feb. 19) that an additional six markets...

Google’s E-Payment Business
February 20, 2015

Google has been experimenting with the rollout of a new payment service, letting Gmail users send money for free over email. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Walmart Throws Its Weight Behind Mobile
February 20, 2015

As the demographics of brick-and-mortar stores versus online shopping continues to shift, Walmart has made it clear that the retailer is focused on both its online and mobile products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...