Payment Methods

Controversial
Blink Waves Bye-Bye to Contactless Forever?
May 12, 2014

JPMorgan Chase’s recent decision to ditch the Blink brand – a contactless card - seems like a nail in the coffin for the tap-and-go payment method, at least for cards. But with EMV liability-shift mandates around the corner, contactless’ true fate on cards will rest...

Merchant Innovation
Tablelist Launches In Manhattan and Vegas
May 12, 2014

Good news for travelers to New York or Sin City–Boston-based service Tablelist is coming to town to bring VIP status at the club to anyone with a credit card, smart phone and the will to party like a rockstar. Tablelist is an Android or iOS...

SEC Issues Second Warning About Investing In Bitcoin
May 12, 2014

More trouble for the seemingly constantly under-siege bitcoin. The Securities and Exchange Commission has once again warned investors away from the digitally backed currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

B2B Payments
Chrysler Struggling To Pay Suppliers On Time
May 12, 2014

Due to technical snags with a new software system, Chrysler is struggling to pay suppliers on time. The software program began on January 1st for about 1,500 suppliers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

B2B Payments
AXP and City Bank Reduce B2B Costs in Bangladesh
May 12, 2014

City Bank with American Express launched an end-to-end payment solution that will reduce the cost of doing business in Bangladesh. The American Express B2B Expense Management Solution will create a cashless transaction system between companies and distributors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Cool
LevelUp Spills The Beans on What’s Next
May 10, 2014

The mobile commerce platform LevelUp made news that it has grown its staff by 15 percent, moved into brand new offices in Boston and has big plans for what it wants to do next. If you want in on the scoop (and to watch fun...

Breach Round Up
Social Media Latest To Feel Security Flaw Impact
May 10, 2014

Another week, another discovered security flaw. This week’s flaw, dubbed “Covert Redirect,” allows cyber-attackers to disguise themselves as log-in popups based on an affected site’s domain. Social media sites are among those affected, leaving potentially millions of users at risk of having personal information stolen.

Mobile
Is NFC Best ‘Suited’ For Business Dress?
May 09, 2014

An Australian tailor reportedly has something up its sleeve: a Near Field Communication chip in so-called “power suits” it’s designing for businessmen. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

B2B Payments
Deutsche Bank Opens Up In Shanghai’s Free Trade Zone
May 09, 2014

Deutsche Bank has opened a sub-branch in Shanghai’s free trade zone, offering a range of capital market solutions to corporate and financial firms. The bank will provide cash management and trade finance services with a focus on cross-border transactions after the approval from China Banking...