Visa will soon begin charging a Fixed Acquirer Network Fee, one of three key changes to the payment network’s merchant fee structure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
MasterCard put its stamp of approval on the In2Pay iCaisse4 phone case for iPhone, an accessory that enables NFC payments on the iPhone 4 and 4S. It’s the first NFC solution for iPhone to be officially certified by MasterCard, according to NFC World. Get the...
The web was buzzing last week with the news of Facebook’s failing grade for generating sales for merchants on its social platform. The case examples cited were J.C. Penney, Gamestop and Gap, all of whom said that they were closing down shop because there wasn’t...
It’s a wallet, it’s a currency, and it leaps tall buildings in a single bound, it’s: Facebook Credits. And, yes, unless you have green kryptonite, if you’re in the payments business you need to worry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Western Union will provide consumers in Afghanistan with money transfer services through a partnership with Roshan, the country’s leading communications provider. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
The web was buzzing last week with the news of Facebook’s failing grade for generating sales for merchants on its social platform. The case examples cited were J.C. Penney, Gamestop and Gap, all of whom said that they were closing down shop because there wasn’t...
Western Union launched a new program for educational institutions to help process collections from international students. The service, called GEO for Education, will first be utilized by Scotland’s University of Edinburgh to process student payments, a release explains. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
Mary walks into her favorite store on her way home from lunch with a few friends. Upon entering the store she’s greeted by name by the shopkeeper and asked how she liked her purchases from two weeks ago. She’s also told that more of her...
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