As Debit Rewards Fade, U.S. Bank Makes A Move
August 28, 2012

There are some small business owners out there who simply don’t like debt. Add a healthy cash back rewards offering to the equation and you can see why some SMB owners might love debit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

U.S. Senate Contender Barry Hinckley Hits A Home Run With Mobile Donations
August 28, 2012

Rhode Island entrepreneur Barry Hinckley is running for a seat in the U.S. Senate and recently started using payment technology to bolster his voter support. Hinckley is the first to adopt ROAMpay’s mCommerce card acceptance solution and mobile phone swiper “” which allows supporters to...

Small Businesses Shine In Down Month for Spending
August 28, 2012

Overall, spending growth was “soft” in July, according to MasterCard Advisors’ Michael McNamara, who tracks the performance of U.S. retail each month. But not every market subdivision suffered. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

CFPB Departure Could Delay Rulemaking Further
August 28, 2012

Leonard Chanin is vacating his post at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency reported 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 required. yesSubscribe to our...

Need Credit? Wells Fargo Wants To Give It To You
August 28, 2012

Engaging existing customers, creating new products and services, and targeting growth through new consumer populations. Such are the priorities of Wells Fargo as labeled by Beverly Anderson, the financial service giants’ executive vice president of consumer credit solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

MasterCard, Everything Everywhere Accelerate Mobile Payments In UK
August 27, 2012

Everything Everywhere, UK’s largest mobile operator and owner of the Orange and T-Mobile brands in that region, has joined forces with MasterCard to deliver mobile and digital payments solutions in a five-year agreement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Online Floral Market H.Bloom Receives $18 Million Backing
August 27, 2012

H.Bloom, an online flower retailer, received an $18 million venture capital backing, according to Internet Retailer.  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...

Australian Telco Optus Gains Partners For Direct Mobile Billing
August 27, 2012

Optus, an Australian telecommunications company, has partnered with wireless device company Research In Motion (RIM) and mobile payment processor Boku to charge mobile purchase directly to phone bills. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Panasonic Creates NFC-Enabled Domestic Appliances
August 27, 2012

Panasonic has created a line of appliances able to interact with Android NFC or Japanese Osaifu-Keitai smartphones, scheduled for release late this September. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...