alternative payments

The most common alternative payment methods are debit cards, charge cards, prepaid cards, direct debit, bank transfers, digital wallets, phone and mobile payments, checks, money orders and cash payments.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

US Bank Expands ExtendPay, Its BNPL Card Payments Program
US Bank Expands ExtendPay, Its BNPL Card Payments Program
April 07, 2022  |  BNPL

U.S. Bank is expanding ExtendPay, the buy now, pay later (BNPL) program it launched a year ago. The Minneapolis bank stated in a news release...

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How Crypto.com Verifies Users Without Compromising a Convenient Experience
How Crypto.com Verifies Users Without Compromising a Convenient Experience
April 05, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency may have entered the mainstream, but security concerns still linger surrounding its potential money-laundering uses. In this month’s Alternative Payments Tracker, Eric Anziani, Crypto.com...

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BNPL and Other Alternative Payments Need Stronger Authentication
BNPL and Other Alternative Payments Need Stronger Authentication
March 25, 2022  |  Authentication

Consumers’ banking and payment preferences have swiftly become digital-first, with mobile apps and eCommerce channels quickly replacing in-person branches or retail stores for many customers....

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Report: The Impact of Merchant Surcharges on Cardholder Satisfaction
Report: The Impact of Merchant Surcharges on Cardholder Satisfaction
March 01, 2022  |  Credit Cards

The stresses of the pandemic have stretched merchants and consumers to their limits. In addition, as inflation has spread throughout the economy, credit card processing...

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How Klarna Authenticates Users to Provide a Secure and Convenient BNPL Experience
How Klarna Authenticates Users to Provide a Secure and Convenient BNPL Experience
January 12, 2022  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Fraudsters are circling the buy now, pay later (BNPL) arena in search of ways to scam consumers and merchants. In this month’s Alternative Payments Tracker,...

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75 Pct of Lease to Own Consumers Say It Puts Durable Goods Within Reach
75 Pct of Lease to Own Consumers Say It Puts Durable Goods Within Reach
September 24, 2021  |  Consumer Finance

For millions of consumers, having a limited or blemished credit history means traditional conduits of credit are inaccessible, and so they cannot buy larger-ticket durable...

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With Walmart and Amazon Now on Board With Affirm, BNPL Gains Critical Mass to Take on Big Credit
With Walmart and Amazon Now on Board With Affirm, BNPL Gains Critical Mass to Take...
August 30, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Having both Amazon and Walmart on board is, for buy now, pay later (BNPL) heavyweight Affirm, a positive affirmation, to put it mildly. In terms of any...

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World Health Organization Cautions Against Cash Usage
World Health Organization Cautions Against Cash Usage
March 05, 2020  |  Safety and Security

The World Health Organization (WHO) is advising people to not use paper tender and to use as many cashless options as possible to help contain...

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