Swipe Fee Settlement Lets Merchants Surchage, But Will They?
July 24, 2012

Last week’s multibillion-dollar swipe fee settlement would give merchants the right to charge higher prices for purchases completed with a payment card, were it to take effect. But even if merchants did end up receiving that power, would they use it? Get the Full Story...

Which Telco-Backed Mobile Wallet Venture Just Disbanded?
July 24, 2012

Consumers in the Netherlands will probably have to wait a little longer to use a mobile wallet, now that the telco-backed joint venture called “Sixpack” has decided to disband. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Western Union’s Philippines Prepaid Launch Is Heavy On Mobile
July 24, 2012

In the U.S. and abroad, payments firms are rolling out new prepaid solutions in an attempt to deliver financial services to consumers without bank accounts. Here in the states, big banks like JP Morgan and PNC have garnered recent headlines by launching new cards designed...

PYMNTS Daily Roundup: July 23-24
July 24, 2012

ShopRunner Appoints Scott Thompson as CEO  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...

Wirecard AG, myTaxi Launch Mobile POS In Germany
July 23, 2012

Wirecard AG and myTaxi are linking mobile payment transactions with the point of sale. With immediate effect, myTaxi passengers can use the mobile myTaxi app to not only order a taxi, but also use the app to pay fortheir trip. The payment module was launched...

Dutch Partners Disband NFC Joint Venture
July 23, 2012

Vodafone, KPN, Rabobank, ABN Amro, and ING — the five remaining partners of what was dubbed “The Sixpack” — are dissolving their JV. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

South African Bank Debuts Facebook Mobile App
July 23, 2012

Customers at the First National Bank of South Africa can now operate their mobile banking application via Facebook. The only requirement is that social media profiles need to be connected to users’ cell phone banking accounts. Once connected, the ‘FNB Banking on Facebook’ application can be accessed...

MasterCard Prepares for 2012 Global Business Travel Association Convention
July 23, 2012

MasterCard will be among the companies in attendance at the 2012 Global Business Travel Association Convention in Boston later this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Blockbuster Acquires Alpha Bay, A Mobile POS Software Developer
July 23, 2012

Blockbuster acquired Alpha Bay, a mobile point-of-sale software developer, for an undisclosed amount, according to Mobile Commerce Daily. 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...