Study: Groupon’s Newest Merchant Partners Are Of Lesser Quality
May 14, 2012

A new study based on merchants’ Yelp ratings suggests that the businesses doing deals with Groupon these days are declining in quality. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

AmEx Debuts Groupon Competitor With “My Offers” App Feature
May 14, 2012

The newest version of American Express’ iPhone app includes a new feature called “My Offers,” which connects consumers to discounts being offered at nearby merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Even After Durbin, Debit Rewards Need to Survive, Bank Says
May 14, 2012

Sovereign Bank has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in debit rewards, despite the fact that revenues from debit have been sharply curtailed following the passage of the Durbin Amendment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

What Merchants Want Out Of Mobile Commerce
May 14, 2012

As I said on Friday, CTIA invited 50,000 of its closest friends to gather in NOLA for its big International Wireless show. My final post will describe a few further musings on what I saw and heard – and a summary of my most awesome...

A Skeptical Optimist’s Look at Facebook
May 14, 2012

We’re soon going to see how much the equity markets think Facebook is worth. 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...

Underbanked
May 14, 2012

If consumers are living on $2 a day, how can investments in emerging regions yield profits? The answer to that question from MasterCard’s Ann Cairns is the best one we’ve heard yet. Read More Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Alipay Makes Payment Headway in China
May 13, 2012

Alibaba Group’s Alipay subsidiary has been approved to process investment fund purchases for individuals and corporations in China, according to The Paypers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Virgin Mobile Adds Google Wallet-Enabled Smartphone
May 13, 2012

Virgin Mobile recently made the LG Optimus Elite available to its wireless customers, according to NFC World. 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...

NFC: If “Not for Commerce,” Perhaps Useful As A Social Media Link?
May 13, 2012

Tagstand, an NFC-focused startup, issued 3,500 NFC-enabled bracelets to guests at a special event at the New York Public Library this week, according to TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...