Chinese messaging company WeChat recently announced it has launched WeChat Pay, its digital payment service, in Italy. 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...
There have been a lot of smart card products announced over the last few years — Plastc, Coin, Stratos — that have generated a lot of buzz, but haven’t really had much success taking hold. Plastc blew up on launch and went under with $9 million worth...
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People love to give the gift of cash, and their friends and family typically love to receive it: Cash guarantees that the recipient gets a gift that he or she truly wants (and it’s never the wrong size or color!), which is a win for...
Airbnb announced that guests who book a stay through the site can now opt to pay for a portion of their trip at the time of booking instead of paying for the entire stay upfront. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Blackhawk Network, the financial technology company, and Alipay, the digital payment service operated by Ant Financial Services Group, have inked a partnership to expand the use of Alipay in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Zelle is looking for customers — and investing heavily in television advertising to bring them in. 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...
More than $1 billion was donated to charities and nonprofits via the PayPal platform over the holidays, marking a milestone for the company, PayPal announced in a blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Alipay, the digital payment arm of Alibaba, announced Thursday (Jan.11) it had entered into a partnership with French apparel brand Lacoste that will enable Alipay acceptance in select U.S. stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
