Contactless card transactions are growing in the U.K., with the UK Cards Association reporting that a quarter of all card transactions are done via a contactless terminal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Payment technology firm Ingenico has announced the launch of a solution that embeds payments directly into a slew of messaging bots. Merchants with messaging bots will now have payment-enabled capabilities, achieving a more seamless conversion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Retailers across the U.S. face the pressure of competing with Amazon and others amid dwindling foot traffic at stores. But as Alipay expands its presence in North America, one salve may lie with Chinese tourists ready to spend, using a platform they know and love, as...
First Data, the commerce-enabling technology company, announced Friday (Jan. 13) the launch of a new business, First Data Integrated Solutions Group, which is focused on expanding software developer tools for integration with the platforms of First Data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Discover Financial Services and PayPal inked a deal in which PayPal will be more available to Discover card members, acquirers and merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Fifth Third Bancorp announced Wednesday (Jan. 11) it is one of a few banks based in the U.S. to offer customers the ability to use all five of the major mobile payment methods to make purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Verifone and FIS, the payment companies, announced Wednesday (Jan. 11) they are collaborating to enable consumers to pay with loyalty points that are linked to credit or debit cards at the point of sale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Small business mPOS provider iZettle recently raised €60 million ($63.1 million) in a Series D extension made up of equity from existing investors, as well as debt funding from U.S.-based Victory Park Capital. On top of the new funding, iZettle has also added Maria Hedengren...
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is calling for more transparency when it comes to credit card fees, urging the Supreme Court to let merchants show customers the extra costs that come with paying with a credit card instead of cash. Get the Full Story Complete...
