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Apple To Let Chinese Consumers Pay For App Purchases Via WeChat Pay
August 31, 2017

Tech giant Apple is embracing WeChat Pay, giving consumers in China more ways to pay for purchases. The WeChat Pay digital payment service is offered by China-based investment holding company Tencent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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OCBC Launches Android Keyboard For P2P Payments
August 29, 2017

Singapore-based OCBC Bank has reportedly rolled out an Android-based keyboard enabling users to make peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. 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...

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These Payment Methods Can Help Provide Hurricane-Related Aid
August 28, 2017

As the U.S. continues to suffer from the effects of Hurricane Harvey’s path of destruction, many people are wondering how they can help by providing aid to those affected by the storm. The following quick roundup of ways to provide humanitarian assistance can help bridge...

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Profits Up More Than 130 percent In Klarna’s Half-Year Report
August 28, 2017

Klarna, the online payments firm based in Sweden, and one of the unicorns that came of age with a more than $1-billion valuation, posted results Friday detailing growth for the first half of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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New York City Cashless Tolls May Spawn Congestion Pricing
August 28, 2017

New York City will have nine crossings void of tollbooths and tellers, relying solely on sensors and cameras to charge drivers, the majority of which have E-ZPass transponders. The accomplishment is seen as the first step in moving toward congestion pricing, something the mayor of...

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Performance Food Group Introduces NCR Silver POS Solution To Restaurants
August 25, 2017

Performance Food Group Company, a leading food service supplier, announced that it has entered into a strategic referral relationship with NCR to bring NCR Silver, the cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) solution, to more restaurants throughout the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Alipay Is Now Available For Chinese Tourists At All Starbucks Locations In Malaysia
August 25, 2017

Alipay, the world’s largest online and mobile payment platform operated by Ant Financial Services Group, is now available for Chinese tourists at all 242 Starbucks locations across Malaysia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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InComm Buys Amex’s Serve Prepaid Card Tech
August 25, 2017

Credit card giant American Express (AmEx) has announced it is selling its Serve platform to InComm, in a deal that gives the latter firm exclusive rights to distribute Amex’s prepaid and reloadable card products in the United States. The deal is slated for completion in early...

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Estonia Gearing Up To Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency
August 24, 2017

Estonia is gearing up to launch its own virtual currency and turning to Vitalik Buterin, the founder of cryptocurrency Ethereum. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....