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Green Dot Rolls Out Secured Credit Card
September 30, 2016

Green Dot announced on Thursday (Sept. 29) the launch of the Green Dot Platinum Visa Secured Credit Card, which is a secured credit card aimed at tapping the market of  people with no prior credit history and those with a poor credit score who are...

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Australian Merchants Can Access Square’s Reader Online
September 29, 2016

Square announced earlier this week that businesses around Australia can access Square’s new contactless and chip card reader online at square.com.au for just $59. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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SCOTUS To Mull The Credit Card Surcharge Battle
September 29, 2016

In the latest salvo of the war over credit cards, surcharges and retailers who pay “swipe fees” when consumers deign to use cards rather than pay with cash … here comes the United States Supreme Court. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Samsung Betas Samsung Pay For Gear S2
September 29, 2016

Samsung is gearing up to let users of its Gear S2 watch make payments. Starting on Wednesday (Sept. 28), the Samsung Gear app on Android includes the option to enroll in the Samsung Pay beta for Gear S2. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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The Body Shop To Launch Alipay Mobile Wallet In Three London Stores
September 29, 2016

Wirecard announced on Wednesday (Sept. 28) that The Body Shop, the U.K. cosmetics and skin care company, will launch mobile wallet Alipay in three of its London stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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For Freelancers, Payment Choice Is Key
September 29, 2016

The on-demand marketplace thrives on freelancers — but to keep them happy, employers need to be flexible in how they offer payments. In our continuing series on the traits that define an optimal online marketplace, Hyperwallet VP Tomas Likar describes what freelancers want from a payout...

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Can Taxi Companies Develop A Survival Plan In The Ride-Hailing Age?
September 29, 2016

Before there was Uber, there was TaxiPass — a way to help taxi and limo drivers accept cards before apps and smartphones changed the ride-hailing game. Jason Diaz, CEO of Frontier Payments, and TaxiPass brainchild, is focused on helping taxis regain their foothold by using...

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Can Taxis Navigate Through Ride-Hailing Enthusiasm?
September 28, 2016

Before there was Uber there was TaxiPass - a way to help taxi and limo drivers accept cards before apps and smartphones changed the ride-hailing game. Jason Diaz, CEO of Frontier Payments, and TaxiPass brainchild, is focused on helping taxis regain their foothold by using...

DraftKings Facing $4.16M Lawsuit
September 27, 2016

The fantasy sports business is once again under fire. DraftKings is facing a $4.16 million lawsuit brought in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Damages include alleged unpaid invoices and benefits that the defendant may have received through a special...