Getting paid in a timely manner is more than just a hope for SMBs – it’s a necessity for optimal budgeting, cash flow management and growth. In B2B, U.S. companies typically match the payment terms of their accounts payable (AP) with their accounts receivable (AR)...
As detailed in the latest PSD2 Tracker, tomorrow (Sept. 14) is the deadline to comply with SCA, shorthand for strong customer authentication. Many firms are likely to fall afoul of compliance, especially if they want to field international transactions. The potential impact may be significant. Get...
No one likes to be hangry – that uncomfortable feeling of anger mixed with hunger. It’s a common feeling when you’re left waiting for the pizza, salad or tacos to be delivered. Technology to the rescue, as evidenced in the Order to Eat Tracker. Quick-service...
The regulatory landscape has become stricter – and more expensive – as enterprises and FIs grapple with fraudsters and seek to protect data and dollars. In the latest AML/KYC Tracker, the costs of lapses and breaches become apparent, even anecdotally, as measured in fines and exposed...
In payments, complexity reigns, and making payments simple, transparent and speedy is anything but easy. 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,...
Peloton combines its own hardware, software and subscription model in a bid to win over fitness-minded consumers – an effort that could shed light in the coming few years on the future of connected devices and the development of the Internet of Things (IoT). In authentication news,...
Amazon is reportedly testing a biometric payment system with a handful of customized vending machines for employee use. In disbursements news, a sizable portion of U.S. workers is engaged at some level with the gig economy, and most of them hope that instant and faster payments continue to grow in scope....
Call centers need to ensure that they provide a robust customer experience via multiple channels, but that need can make the authentication process tricky in terms of satisfying consumers who want speed. In alternative finance news, companies are building better payday lending products. And, in retail, consumer food brands...
Innovators in payments and commerce are making what was once visible, invisible – and changing the path to purchase in the process. In compliance news, consumers are flocking to eCommerce, but sellers have to manage the complexity of local sales tax regulations. And, in retail, companies such as Magic Spoon are offering contemporary upgrades...
