Shopkick Explains How Connectivity Issues Affect Loyalty
May 08, 2012

The frequency with which consumers lose their internet and data connections upon entering brick-and-mortar retail locations poses a problem to loyalty innovators hoping to take advantage of mobile connectivity, says Shopkick co-founder Cyriac Roeding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Western Union, Allianz Move Forward with Insurance Offerings
May 08, 2012

Western Union and Allianz will work together to develop and distribute insurance products in several countries, 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 logins required....

Square’s New Small Merchant Niche: Artists and Artisans
May 08, 2012

Merchants at art fairs and fashion events are frequently using Square to accept payment, according to TechCrunch. 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...

Heartland Launches New Mobile Payment System for Restaurants
May 08, 2012

Heartland Payment Systems’ launched a new point-of-sale solution for restaurants this week that turns Android smartphones into payment terminals, Mobile Payments Today notes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

45% of World’s Payment Cards Are Now EMV Compatible
May 08, 2012

There are 1.5 billion EMV payment cards in circulation and 21.9 million EMV terminals active worldwide, representing a 45 and 76 percent share of the market respectively, according to new data from EMVCo noted by Finextra. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

TabbedOut’s Advantage: Partner With POS Specialists Like MICROS
May 08, 2012

Austin, Tex.-based TabbedOut isn’t the only firm offering a mobile payment solution to restaurants and small businesses (think GoPago and LevelUp). But what makes it unique are its deep partnerships with point-of-sale specialists like MICROS. VP Kevin McKeand maps out the young firm’s plan for...

Winning FI Strategies for the $20B Mobile Payments Space
May 08, 2012

Click here to access Dialing up a Storm: How Mobile Payments Will Create the Most Significant Revenue Opportunities of the Decade for Financial Institutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Amtrak to Begin Accepting Tickets via iPhones
May 07, 2012

In a move bringing mobile commerce and transit systems closer together, Amtrak says it is set to begin accepting tickets presented via iPhone this summer, according to the Verge. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Capital One Acquires Mobile Banking Startup BankOns
May 07, 2012

Capital One has acquired BankOns, a San Francisco-based startup, to enhance its mobile banking products, TechCrunch reports. 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...