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Google Goes ‘Hands Free’ For Mobile Payments
March 02, 2016

We’ve said it before and we will say it again — when it comes to mobile payments, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, any more than there is one-size-fits-all payment method. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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China Apple Pay Launch: 3 Million Cards In 2 Days
March 02, 2016

Within just two days of Apple Pay finally launching in China back on Feb. 18, Chinese shoppers reportedly activated 3 million payment cards within the mobile wallet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

How Payments Will Save Retail
March 01, 2016

I, Shopper, take thee, Online Retailer, to be my faithful partner in commerce. To have and to hold from this day forward — for better, for worse; for richer, for poorer; in sickness and in health — to love and to cherish, till death us do...

Amex’s $1B Costco Cobrand Portfolio Sale Details Set
March 01, 2016

The long-anticipated sale process of American Express’ Costco cobrand card portfolio to Citibank has officially kicked off. 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...

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Are The Wheels Coming Off Of Auto Loans?
February 29, 2016

Bad loans – they’re everywhere! 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...

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UK Contactless Spending Surges Threefold
February 29, 2016

Contactless spending in the United Kingdom tripled last year to hit £7.75 billion ($10.76 billion) in transaction volume, marking a sharp spike from the £2.32 billion ($3.22 billion) spent in 2014. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Venmo Cuts Off New Developers’ API Access
February 29, 2016

In terms of P2P payments, Venmo’s numbers have been on the rise — setting a record $1 billion transfers in January. But now, Venmo seems to be changing how it offers its services to developers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Android Pay On The Way To The UK
February 29, 2016

It looks like Android Pay will be making its debut across the pond in the U.K. at the end of March. The launch follows a little under six months after the launch of Android Pay in its current instantiation in the U.S. last September. Get...

The Trending Tweets And Topics That Defined MWC16
February 26, 2016

Mobile World Congress 2016 is in the books, but the conversations and topics that drove the announcements of the week are sure to be driving the innovations for much of the next few years across the payments, tech, commerce, and security industries. Get the Full...