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MasterCard Releases Ukash Prepaid Travel Card in UK
June 18, 2014

MasterCard announced that it has released its Ukash Travel Money Prepaid card designed to give UK tourists the best possible foreign exchange rate this summer, according to a company release. Launched by Ukash, a payments innovator, there are no charges for sign-up, transactions, or ATM...

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Report: 70 Percent Of U.S. Credit Cards EMV Enabled By 2015
June 18, 2014

According to a recent survey by Aite Group, 70 percent of the credit cards in the U.S. will be EMV-enabled by next year. Additionally, 45 percent of U.S. debit cards will have the EMV technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Tips And Tricks For A Top-Notch Fleet
June 18, 2014

Successful fleet management is hardly a simple task, especially with evolving technologies and mandates across the U.S. about the need for “green” fueling options. So, what can managers do to ensure that they’re getting a true bang for their buck, while also keeping company information...

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Are Virtual Credit Cards A Solution For Hospitals?
June 18, 2014

The answer to that question is not as simple as it might seem. 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....

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PayPal: No More Mobile Check Deposits
June 17, 2014

Earlier this week, PayPal announced that it would no longer be offering a mobile check deposit feature. A recent article Consumerist article reported that one of its own employees had previously used the feature with PayPal, and received a short notification from the company about...

Alternative Finances
How To Reach 4 Billion Consumers Without Really Trying
June 17, 2014

Carrier-billing payments specialist Boku today touches 4 billion consumers worldwide through 270 carrier connections. Former Visa exec and now Boku’s CEO, Jon Prideaux, sees that as a unique and logical springboard to moving its product from digital to “real world” products. Market Platform Dynamics CEO...

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LevelUp: The iBeacons Are Coming, The iBeacons Are Coming!
June 17, 2014

Boston-based LevelUp has officially taken its iBeacon pilots out of stealth and is now running full tilt with this new technology. But today’s announcement is just the beginning of LevelUp’s plans to enhance the consumer experience and give merchants new options for serving them. PYMNTS...

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LevelUp: The iBeacons Are Coming, The iBeacons Are Coming!
June 17, 2014

Boston-based LevelUp has officially taken its iBeacon pilots out of stealth and is now running full tilt with this new technology. But today’s announcement is just the beginning of LevelUp’s plans to enhance the consumer experience and give merchants new options for serving them. PYMNTS...

B2B Payments
WEX Bolsters Health-Payments Strategy With Evolution1 Acquisition
June 17, 2014

Many businesses are working to find a comprehensive solution to the health care payments system, ensuring that all parties are satisfied and given payment options that suit their needs. Yesterday, WEX, Inc. took a major step forward in accomplishing that goal with a key acquisition.