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Google Quietly Launches NFC Payment Card
May 23, 2012

Google has launched a new payment card, called Beba, for consumers in Kenya. The card makes payments over NFC, reports thinkm-pesa.com. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Has The NFC Wallet War Already Been Decided?
May 23, 2012

At popular question-and-answer website Quora, a user asks: Has Google already lost the NFC payment war to Isis? 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...

Love NFC? These Are The Business Cards For You
May 18, 2012

New York-based startup Vizibility this week made its NFC-enabled business cards widely available to all consumers. The technology was first shown at this year’s SXSW convention in February. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

European Payments Council Considering Changes to SEPA
May 17, 2012

The European Payments Council is accepting public comment on potential changes to SEPA Credit Transfer and SEPA Direct Debit payment frameworks, The Paypers says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

NFC Features Prominently in NTT Docomo’s Device Lineup
May 17, 2012

Many models from the new lineup of mobile devices launched by NTT Docomo for 2012 feature NFC technology, the company announced this week (link: http://www.nttdocomo.com/pr/2012/001589.html). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Facebook Founder Saverin Backs Mobile Loyalty App
May 17, 2012

Facebook founder Eduardo Saverin invested an undisclosed amount in loyalty startup CrowdMob this week, TechCrunch reports. 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...

Barclaycard Issues Contactless Payment Wristbands for Music Series
May 16, 2012

Barclays is issuing contactless payment-enabled wristbands at this year’s Wireless Music Festival in London, Finextra reports. 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...

RIM Partners With Tanla on Gift Card Services In Middle East
May 15, 2012

Research In Motion has partnered with India-based Tanla Solutions to enable gift card services in the Middle East, The Paypers notes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Global Payments Fraudsters Transferring Stolen Accounts to Prepaid Cards
May 15, 2012

The fraudsters responsible for stealing account information from Global Payments earlier this year are apparently using prepaid cards to cash in on the compromised account data they now hold. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...