Merchant Innovation

Apple And The Telco Dilemma
September 19, 2014

What’s a telecom operator to do? Not support Apple Pay and get left behind? Support Apple Pay and compete against internal payments projects? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Apple Will Look To Banks Instead Of Merchants For Fees
September 19, 2014

Apple has confirmed that it will not be looking to merchants, who it still needs to get onboard, to pick up the tab for use fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Will Global Users Turn To Apple?
September 19, 2014

In the U.S., the launch of Apple Pay seems revolutionary, but for users of telecom supported M-Pesa, mobile payments are old hat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Biometrics Unlock Lower Fees For Apple Pay Merchants
September 19, 2014

It has been confirmed that Apple Pay has managed to do something that most merchants have been unable to persuade the networks to do – allow them to pay card present rates (aka cardholder present) on transactions done in store using mobile phones.  Cardholder present...

Connecticut AG Concerned About iWatch Security
September 19, 2014

Connecticut’s attorney general has written Apple CEO Tim Cook directly over concerns that user data could be at risk when consumers use their iWatch, particularly when health data is involved. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

European Regulators Considering New Regs As Apple Pay Rolls Out
September 19, 2014

Regulators in Europe are considering strongly tightening regulations, particularly when it comes to identification, for mobile payments. 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...

Did Apple Almost Buy Discover?
September 18, 2014

Apple held discussions last year to acquire Discover Financial Services, but the talks fell through before Apple made a formal offer, Bank Innovation reported on Wednesday (Sept. 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Alibaba: From Start to Now (And Wow)
September 18, 2014

The Alibaba Primer 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 to receive marketing communications...

iOS Bug Makes It Impossible To Swipe Cards
September 18, 2014

With the release of the iOS 8 yesterday came the launch of the first major bug in iOS 8.  An email from customer service sent from Pay Simple yesterday alerted users that there is a widespread functionality problem in iOS8 that makes swiping credit cards...