Payment Methods

The (Miscalculated) EMV-Bitcoin Debate?
October 02, 2015

Let’s set the record straight on one thing: EMV and bitcoin have nothing to do with each other. 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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Amex-Sam’s Club Deal Now Official
October 02, 2015

American Express announced yesterday (Oct. 1) that its cards are officially accepted at Sam’s Club in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Prosper Passes The $5B Loan Mark
October 02, 2015

Prosper Marketplace has announced another major milestone. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree...

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Tencent Eyes Student Loan Startup Investment Potential
October 02, 2015

The Chinese Internet giant Tencent Holdings Ltd. has been discussing investing in Fenqile, a startup based in China focused on student lending, in an effort to extend its presence within financial services, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (Oct. 1). Get the Full Story Complete...

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Apple’s Subscriptions Win
October 02, 2015

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Online Lender SoFi Seems To Push Back IPO Plans, Raising $1 Billion
October 02, 2015

The online student lending space looks to get a little less crowded than some observers predicted, at least as measured by publicly traded companies. Social Finance may be backing away from previously declared plans — albeit informal ones — to bring shares to market. Get the...

Giving Biometrics The Payments Edge
October 02, 2015

It can be easy to only see biometrics as a futuristic technology that is best suited for gaining access to something – like your mobile device. But Mark Nelsen, SVP of Risk Products and Business Intelligence at Visa sat down with MPD CEO Karen Webster...

Samsung Kicks Off Samsung Pay Seven-City Tour
October 01, 2015

Samsung has already made one big move that Apple skipped when it launched Apple Pay: educating consumers about the product by bringing it to big cities and promoting it at events. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Icahn May Increase His Apple Stake
October 01, 2015

Carl Icahn may be ramping up his already sizable bet on Apple. At some point. If it weren’t for the stock market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...