A recent report commissioned by MasterCard reveals that European consumers fear they will be the ones paying for the cost of reducing interchange fees. The study was conducted by Hall and Partners and surveyed 21,000 people in 21 European countries. Of those surveyed, 44% believe...
A research report sponsored by NetSuite Inc., the industry’s leading provider of cloud-based financials/ERP software, revealed that the UK high street is expecting £11 billion in growth from m-commerce in the year ahead. The report is based on economic models provided by the Centre for...
A study by the Istituto per gli Studi sulla Pubblica Opinione (ISPO) has revealed that Italians are big users of electronic money and are now ready for mobile payments. The study surveyed the national adult population and uncovered that 62% use payment cards – with...
The electronic payment system is a technical marvel. Whether you swipe, stick, type a pin, or sign it takes seconds for interconnected computer systems to verify that it’s you, make sure you are good for the money, credit the seller, and debit you. With direct...
Prepaid card services have made no shortage of headlines lately, as more and more consumers turn to traditional banking alternatives. We’re familiar with prepaid’s growth in the U.S., but who’s using it around the globe? PYMNTS.com spoke with Matt Lanford, head of prepaid, Europe, for...
Prepaid card services have made no shortage of headlines lately, as more and more consumers turn to traditional banking alternatives. We’re familiar with prepaid’s growth in the U.S., but who’s using it around the globe? PYMNTS.com spoke with Matt Lanford, head of prepaid, Europe, for...
This weekend saw the launch of John Lewis’ Omni-Channel store in Exeter, UK. Specially designed interactive information screens will take customers through a number of questions to help find the best product to match their needs. Digital store guides have been introduced to ensure customers...
The payments industry experienced a down week across the board on the stock market, with every separate industry falling by at least -1.10 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
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