Payment Methods

Visa Struts Contactless Pay At London Fashion Week
September 22, 2015

In the midst of London’s Fashion Week, Visa is pushing contactless pay in a fashionable way. 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...

Mobile Commerce
BBVA Innovates Prepaid With Budgeting App
September 22, 2015

BBVA is jumping deeper into the prepaid card market with the launch of its ClearSpend card, which also comes with its own mobile budgeting app to help users keep track of finances. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

News
Retail Group Denies EMV Compliance Claims
September 22, 2015

In one of the latest volleys over EMV compliance — just as the deadline is really, finally, almost here — the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is challenging claims that retailers are not up to snuff in the transition. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Bitcoin Firm Gets NY License
September 22, 2015

The bitcoin journey has hit an important milestone, as one firm has been licensed to offer digital currency services in New York — a first for the industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

In Depth
Validating Credit Scoring
September 22, 2015

Credit model testing, and alternatives to traditional scoring models, can expand a lender’s universe significantly. Here’s how VantageScore says its latest model validation stacks up in tandem with the “Big Three” credit reporting agencies.

CFPB Finalizes Responsible Small Creditor Lending Rules
September 22, 2015

The CFPB has finalized a set of rules aimed at driving responsible lending from small creditors, following a proposal that was introduced in January. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

First Data IPO Filing Could Come Next Week
September 22, 2015

Next week could see payments firm First Data begin the first steps to raise as much as $3 billion in an initial public offering, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (Sept. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Dwolla Credit Expands Payments Reach
September 21, 2015

Dwolla, a digital payment network, has expanded its reach into the payments ecosystem through its expanded partnership with Comenity Capital Bank that allows users to apply for a line of credit and get instant access to funds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Samsung Pay Takes Jab At Apple Pay
September 21, 2015

"The most accepted mobile payment" That's how Samsung wraps up its latest Samsung Pay commercial featuring the new Galaxy S6Edge and its mobile payments app, Samsung Pay. And in that commercial, Samsung is certainly not shy about taking on Apple Pay.