The best way to lose money is to make it difficult for people to give you their money. Yes, that’s painfully obvious, but it’s a lesson reinforced every day in commerce — a lesson that holds true as more shopping goes online and becomes ever...
LINE Pay, the operator of digital wallet and FinTech services on the LINE messaging app, announced on Thursday (June 6) that it has inked a partnership with Visa to create new financial services experiences for consumers and merchants around the globe. Get the Full Story...
HSBC has reportedly expanded its PayMe digital wallet to startups and small businesses, marking its first foray into the business payments marketplace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
PayPal announced on Monday (June 3) the launch of the PayPal Commerce Platform, which is designed to meet the needs of marketplaces, eCommerce solution providers and crowdfunding platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Western Union has expanded its services into Thailand and launched a brand new international money transfer service in the region, the company said in a release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
BalanceHero, the startup behind the popular Indian digital payments app True Balance, has roughly 60 million registered users and recorded $100 million in gross merchandise volume (GMV) sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Instant payments have become an expected part of doing business, across the sharing economy and digital commerce, as well as for the public utility sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Much thought is given to millennials and even Generation Z — consumers who were born during fixed periods of time, and who are having an increasing impact on payments and commerce. But let’s not forget the role of the teenager in digital retail, financial services and...
Contactless payments have yet to achieve critical mass in the U.S., at only about 3 percent of transactions, according to NMI. Nick Starai, chief strategy officer at the firm, tells PYMNTS explains why the stars are aligning toward a tipping point, as use cases in...
