The New Universal Shopping Experience
November 05, 2012

First Data is a global technology and payments processing company, serving financial institutions, small and large businesses as well as government agencies. The company has focused its innovation efforts in the areas of prepaid, eCommerce and mobile payments solution. Recently it released a White Paper...

UK Xbox Players To Get Amex Rewards
November 04, 2012

From now on, British and American Xbox players might have a new incentive to play videogames – credit and offers from American Express. It will be using its unique Card Sync technology to connect American Express US and UK card members with offers. Get the...

GetTaxi Now With Account-Free Booking In UK, Russia, Israel
November 04, 2012

The cab booking service GetTaxi has added a new functionality to its service, to allow users to book taxis without having to sign-up for an account. It will also be adding the possibility of creating a business account for small and medium-sized businesses that will...

Thomas Cook And MasterCard Release Borderless Prepaid Card
November 04, 2012

Thomas Cook India and MasterCard Worldwide have partnered to launch a new prepaid card. Borderless Prepaid Card is a unique smart multi-currency card enabling the cardholder to use the appropriate currency loaded on the card – based on the country being visited – thus effectively...

UK’s SmartDebit And Computop Sign Deal
November 04, 2012

The UK’s Direct Debit Bureau – SmartDebit – and Computop – a payments service provider – have signed a deal to allow retailers to offer different payment methods through a single platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Vodafone Wants To Expand M-Pesa
November 04, 2012

According to the Financial Times, Vodafone will announce this week the expansion of its mobile payment platform M-Pesa. According to the newspaper the tool will be available to use across borders and is already being tested in India. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Ingenico Combines Loyalty And Payments
November 04, 2012

The European provider of payment solutions is announcing the launch of a loyalty tool for retailers and restaurants. It will allow these retailers to interact with their customers via smartphone, websites and in-store. Ingenico’s Next Generation platform and smartphone application combines loyalty, gifting, promotion management...

Retailers Ramp Up For Holiday Shopping Competition
November 04, 2012

Who would cut their family time short during the holidays just to save money while shopping?  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...

Android Police: Physical Google Wallet Card In Works
November 04, 2012

According to a series of screenshots obtained by Android Police, Google is developing a physical card counterpart to its Google Wallet service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...