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...

Payday Loans: Everything You Need To Know
July 23, 2012

An estimated 12 million Americans use payday lending, according to the Pew Charitable Trusts. The research organization recently published an updated list of payday lending statistics that answer all the big questions for companies interested in the space. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Payments Strategy Board To Replace UK Payments Council
July 23, 2012

Under pressure from the government, the UK Payments Council has plans for a new body called the Payment Strategy Board (PSB). The PSB would be composed of industry experts as well as people from outside the business, such as consumer bodies. Get the Full Story...