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Tala Reaches 1 Million Users in Philippines Four Months After Launch
August 23, 2023

Tala says it is approaching 1 million wallet users in the Philippines after launching there in April. The announcement by the money app for the underbanked Wednesday (Aug. 22) comes months after it reached 8 million customers, and is happening amid a worldwide increase in...

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FNBO and Visa Launch Digital Wallet Card Issuance Partnership
August 22, 2023

FNBO has teamed with Visa to provide customers with a better mobile wallet experience. FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) announced the collaboration Tuesday (Aug. 22), saying it provides instant account credential delivery to a user’s mobile wallet with no need to download an app. Users get an account number...

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Consumers Love Mobile Wallet Bill Pay but Extra Fees May Halt Further Adoption
August 18, 2023

Half of consumers won’t pay bills with mobile wallets if they must pay extra. Mobile wallet use for bill pay is growing across age demographics, with consumers preferring the speed and convenience it provides over legacy methods such as writing paper checks. The rate of this...

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Alipay Debuts ‘International’ Version of Mobile Payment App
August 17, 2023

Chinese payments platform Alipay has debuted an “International Version” of its app for overseas travelers to China. The new version, announced Thursday (Aug. 17), is designed to fulfill international travelers’ mobile payment needs in China while integrating common travel services like hotel and airfare booking,...

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NYC Blocks TikTok on Government Devices
August 17, 2023

New York City says TikTok is not welcome in its government buildings. According to multiple published reports Thursday (Aug. 17), the city has become the latest government entity to ban the popular social media app on employee devices over possible security concerns. NBC New York...

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Healthy Competition Marks PYMNTS’ Latest Provider Rankings of Prescription Apps  
August 17, 2023

The healthcare system can be hard to navigate, but figuring out prescriptions doesn’t have to be that way. That’s why PYMNTS put together our Provider Rankings of Prescription Apps, to help our audience make the best choice around safety, care and convenience when it comes to...

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CVS Pharmacy, Dollar General Tied for Coupon App Provider Ranking’s Top Spot
August 16, 2023

What’s top of mind for consumers right now is how and where to save some dollars at the register. The most recent PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps shows that when it comes to discounts, two retail brands are at the head of the class: CVS...

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DoorDash Takes the Cake in Latest Provider Ranking of Aggregator Apps
August 16, 2023

As food delivery services race to the top, DoorDash maintains its lead, with Uber Eats just behind in the latest PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Aggregator Apps. The Top 5 The leader at No. 1 is DoorDash, scoring 96. Uber Eats comes in a close No. 2...

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Uber Driver Revs Up to Top of Gig Platform App Provider Rankings
August 15, 2023

Uber Driver leads by a long shot in this month’s edition of PYMNTS’ Provider Rankings of Gig Platform Apps. For more on which platform apps are pulling ahead of the pack, check out our top rankings below. The Top 5 Coming out at the top...