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Visa Prepaid Cards Funnel Into Disaster Relief Regions
August 27, 2015

Oxfam and payments industry giant Visa are joining together with two other firms to bring funds via prepaid cards to people in disaster-torn regions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Coin’s New Card Ships With ‘Tap To Pay’
August 27, 2015

Payment device startup Coin, which allows users to store payment data from multiple cards on a single device that itself is about the size and weight of a credit card, announced the launch of its second-generation EMV-ready product incorporating NFC technology.

Getting The Most Out Of E-Procurement Platforms
August 27, 2015

With so many platforms in the modern business world having the letter “e” before their names, it would seem that e-invoicing and e-procurement solutions were second nature for buyers and suppliers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Is Fear Holding Mobile Payments Back?
August 27, 2015

Mobile payments and consumer adoption is a lot like the chicken and egg conundrum — the chicken being the merchants and the egg being consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

MasterCard Putts Payment Tech Into PGA Tour
August 27, 2015

Halfway into the PGA Tour’s first FedExCup Playoff game, the last thing a devoted golf fan wants to do is walk away and miss a great shot — all because they wanted a refreshment break. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Fidelity’s Hunt For A New Card Partner Could Spell More Trouble For Amex
August 27, 2015

American Express may be facing yet another body blow in the near future, as Fidelity is reportedly considering dropping both American Express and Bank of America. The second-largest mutual fund in the U.S. is reportedly on the hunt for a popular cash back card that...

Did Wirecard Just Bid $9.4B On Worldpay?
August 26, 2015

According to unnamed sources with knowledge of the matter, according to Bloomberg, the bidding war for U.K. payments processor Worldpay has just seen the entry of its German rival as a potential buyer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Mitigating Credit Risk For “Thin File” Customers
August 26, 2015

As lenders continue to grapple with determining just who is creditworthy in this post recessionary world, consumer profiles and ‘qualitative data’ sets are not enough. VantageScore says additional practices point the way toward a better scoring model.

China Rate Cut Fails To Boost Stocks, So What’s Next?
August 26, 2015

Markets were cheered – and then not -- by the news that the Chinese Central Banks would cut rates. But will it be enough to keep stocks, and payments companies afloat? Step back from the rally and refocus a bit.