Digital Payments

Digital Payments
HSBC Rolls Out Digital Wallet To Hong Kong Businesses
June 05, 2019

HSBC has reportedly expanded its PayMe digital wallet to startups and small businesses, marking its first foray into the business payments marketplace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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PayPal Commerce Platform To Help SMBs Compete With Amazon
June 03, 2019

PayPal announced on Monday (June 3) the launch of the PayPal Commerce Platform, which is designed to meet the needs of marketplaces, eCommerce solution providers and crowdfunding platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Western Union Launches Money Transfer Service In Thailand
May 29, 2019

Western Union has expanded its services into Thailand and launched a brand new international money transfer service in the region, the company said in a release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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BalanceHero Recorded More Than $100M In GMV Sales
May 29, 2019

BalanceHero, the startup behind the popular Indian digital payments app True Balance, has roughly 60 million registered users and recorded $100 million in gross merchandise volume (GMV) sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Balancing Innovation With Digital Adoption Lags
May 29, 2019

Instant payments have become an expected part of doing business, across the sharing economy and digital commerce, as well as for the public utility sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Teenager-Focused Digital Bank Wins Fresh Funding
May 28, 2019

Much thought is given to millennials and even Generation Z — consumers who were born during fixed periods of time, and who are having an increasing impact on payments and commerce. But let’s not forget the role of the teenager in digital retail, financial services and...

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Closing In On Contactless Payments’ Tipping Point
May 28, 2019

Contactless payments have yet to achieve critical mass in the U.S., at only about 3 percent of transactions, according to NMI. Nick Starai, chief strategy officer at the firm, tells PYMNTS explains why the stars are aligning toward a tipping point, as use cases in...

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How Contactless Payments Could Beat Summer Event Heat
May 27, 2019

Much like the holidays, the approach of summer sparks all kinds of trips down memory lane, such as thoughts of all those outdoor music festivals people attended back in the day. They tend to recall the amazing performances, the crazy outfits and the sense of...

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WeChat Pay, Alipay Banned In Nepal
May 22, 2019

WeChat Pay and Alipay, the Chinese digital payment apps, have been banned in Nepal due to a loss of income as a result of the services, per the government’s claims. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...