debit

Debt is an obligation that requires one party, the debtor, to pay money or other agreed-upon value to another party, the creditor. Debt is a deferred payment, or series of payments, which differentiates it from an immediate purchase.

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FIS Charts Path as Cloud-Based SaaS Provider, Worldpay Transaction Nears Completion
FIS Charts Path as Cloud-Based SaaS Provider, Worldpay Transaction Nears Completion
November 07, 2023  |  Earnings

Payments firm FIS released third-quarter results on Tuesday (Nov. 7) that pointed to widespread recurring and organic revenue growth, and a continued shift by banks...

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Retailers Plan to Up Use of Instant B2B Payments
Retailers Plan to Up Use of Instant B2B Payments
November 06, 2023  |  Faster Payments

In an environment with high interest rates and the expansion of instant payment systems, retailers are shifting their payment preferences by leaving traditional methods and...

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Payment Choice Is the Best Feature Merchants Can Offer Consumers
Payment Choice Is the Best Feature Merchants Can Offer Consumers
November 03, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Consumers in different countries go for a diverse mix of shopping features, ranging from coupons and rewards to free shipping, availability of buy now, pay...

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Amid Great ‘Interchange Debate,’ What Happens to Rewards Programs?
Amid Great ‘Interchange Debate,’ What Happens to Rewards Programs?
November 01, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

The debate over interchange is now fully underway (again) on Capitol Hill. The question remains as to what happens with rewards programs — the sweeteners,...

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Mastercard Says Consumer Spending Decelerates in October
Mastercard Says Consumer Spending Decelerates in October
October 26, 2023  |  Earnings

Mastercard has pointed to a “resilient” consumer, buoying the latest quarter’s results. But management noted on the conference call with analysts that spending is decelerating...

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Will Consumers Fan the Flames of Pay-by-Bank Demand?
Will Consumers Fan the Flames of Pay-by-Bank Demand?
October 25, 2023  |  Payment Methods

The drumbeat of recent announcements shows more merchants lining up to offer pay-by-bank options. But it will be consumers who provide the momentum — and...

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Nearly Half of Consumers With Kids Would Switch to Merchants With Card-Linked Offers
Nearly Half of Consumers With Kids Would Switch to Merchants With Card-Linked Offers
October 19, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Loyalty or rewards programs play a role in consumer shopping habits. Sixty-five percent of credit or debit card users prefer to shop with brands or...

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Equipifi Partners With Jack Henry to Bring Buy Now, Pay Later to Banks
Equipifi Partners With Jack Henry to Bring Buy Now, Pay Later to Banks
October 18, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

White-label Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company Equipifi has teamed with FinTech firm Jack Henry to offer a buy now, pay later (BNPL) tool to community and regional...

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Shared Digital Wallet Developer Braid Shuts Down After Four Years
Shared Digital Wallet Developer Braid Shuts Down After Four Years
October 10, 2023  |  Mobile Wallets

A founder of Braid, a consumer payments startup, announced the company’s closure, marking the end of its four-year journey to expand the use of shared...

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