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PayPal To Acquire Paydiant
March 02, 2015

March is coming in like a lion in the world of 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Dynamic Pricing Gets Lift At Ski Resorts
March 02, 2015

Want to head out to Wachusett for a couple more runs before all that snow melts? It might be worth buying that lift ticket today when it will be cheaper thanks to Liftopia’s dynamic pricing model for ski lifts, according to Bloomberg. Get the Full...

Is Fraud Running Rampant On Apple Pay?
March 02, 2015

Criminals in the U.S. have found a way to use Apple Pay to push fraud, and they are doing so in increasing numbers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Visa Throws Its Support Behind Samsung Pay
March 02, 2015

Already an Apple Pay supporter, Visa announced it will also be putting its support behind Samsung Pay to enable its cardholders with the new Samsung Galaxy S6 to make mobile payments using the device. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Amex’s New Strategy? Return To The Old Strategy – Focus On The Affluent
February 27, 2015

It’s been a rough year so far for Amex – they lost Costco, they lost Jet Blue and then they lost their anti-trust case. So what is Amex doing?  Getting back to its roots and focusing on rich people. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Apple “Springs Forward” Apple Watch Preview
February 27, 2015

Apple, in its usual coy fashion, has sent out invitations for a mystery media event on Monday, March 9 — and while it’s officially a secret what’s being unveiled, unnamed sources have told Bloomberg and other news outlets that the star of the show is...

McDonald’s Tests Mobile Messaging Coupons
February 26, 2015

Filipino customers at McDonald’s will be able to get a free day’s worth of SMS messaging and mobile chat app access with the purchase of an upgraded McSavers meal, Mobile Commerce Daily reported. The deal was worked out with prepaid phone provider Smart Communications to...

Barclays Brings Pay-By-Tweet To UK Banking
February 26, 2015

Barclays announced the integration of its PingIt mobile payments app with Twitter to allow users to pay others using just a Twitter handle and a linked account on March 10, becoming the first bank in the United Kingdom to offer such a service. Get the Full...

Bigcommerce Gives Square Merchants E-Commerce Edge
February 26, 2015

Bigcommerce has gotten bigger, in the shape of a Square. 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...