Merchant Innovation

Apple Pay Gains Another Round Of Issuers
February 19, 2015

More than 80 financial institutions now support Apple Pay, as 9to5 Mac reported that February’s list of additional banks and credit unions that support the mobile payment service recently grew by 19. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Priceline Picks Up Rocketmiles For $20 Million
February 19, 2015

Rocketmiles, a two year old start-up that allows customers rack up frequent-flier miles by using its apps or website to book hotel rooms, will reportedly be acquired by Priceline for a cool for $20 million through its venture unit, according to people familiar with the...

MasterCard Powers Fintech Startups With Commerce.Innovated
February 19, 2015

MasterCard announced yesterday that it will be teaming up with Silicon Valley Bank to offer a virtual, four-month program designed to help commerce-focused startups prosper. Dubbed Commerce.Innovated, the program is highly selective and is based on the level of innovation a startup's solution involves. It...

Does The Weather Drive Omnichannel Adoption?
February 19, 2015

Frantic shoppers roaming from store-to-store to find the last gallon of milk in the city before the next major storm hits may become a thing of the past. Record-breaking snowfall are keeping many in the Northeast from venturing out, but omnichannel merchants are keeping consumers...

Amazon Web Services Goes Cross Border
February 18, 2015

Sticking to its global mission, Amazon Web Services announced yesterday (Feb. 17) that it will now accept bill payments and offer card support in 11 additional currencies — helping its customers save money on foreign transactions and make payments easier. Get the Full Story Complete the...

No IPO In Gilt’s Immediate Future
February 18, 2015

To go public or not to go public? That has been the question for discount fashion apparel company Gilt Groupe for the past two years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

AmEx, BBVA And NBA Team Up
February 18, 2015

Looking to expand its national operations, and in keeping with its penchant for partnering with major sports leagues, BBVA Compass teamed up with American Express and the NBA to unveil a new credit card partnership in New York City, according to a Feb. 17 press...

iPad-Based POS Customer Base Skyrockets
February 18, 2015

Intelligent Point of Sale, an iPad-based payment services company from Scotland, announced Feb. 17 in a press release that its user base grew by 200 percent in 2014, with more than 500 unique outlets supported across Great Britain, as the company seeks to expand its operations...

Monitise Mobile Bank Sale Talk Progressing
February 18, 2015

After posting another six months of revenue and profit loss, mobile banking company Monitise is in talks with potential suitors looking to buy the company and integrate its services, according to Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...