Mobile Payments

A mobile payment is a money payment made for a product or service through a portable electronic device such as a tablet or cell phone. Mobile payment technology can also be used to send money to friends or family members, such as with the applications PayPal and Venmo.

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5G Services To Come To S. Africa This Year, Vodacom Says

5G Services To Come To S. Africa This Year, Vodacom Says
5G Services To Come To S. Africa This Year, Vodacom Says
February 05, 2020  |  International

After a significant partnership last year that expanded its business, Vodacom Group Chief Executive Shameel Joosub announced on Tuesday (Feb. 4) that the company will collaborate...

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Snap’s Ads, Users And Earnings Up; Revenue And Stock Down
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February 05, 2020  |  Earnings

Despite showing strength in several measures — revenue and Q1 forecasts beat pre-release estimates, Snap showed notable growth in its active user base, Discover video content...

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Bitcoin Daily: BitPay Allows All Bitcoin Wallets For Transaction; Telangana To Create Blockchain Incubator 
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February 05, 2020  |  Bitcoin

BitPay, a leading Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment service, said that it will soon allow invoices to be paid from any Bitcoin wallet or crypto exchange,...

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Alipay, WorldRemit Team On Cross-Border Remittance
Alipay, WorldRemit Team On Cross-Border Remittance
February 05, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Money transfer platform WorldRemit announced a new partnership with Alipay that will make it easier for users to do cross-border transfers and make payments worldwide,...

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Macy’s to Shut 125 Stores, Shutter Tech Offices
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February 04, 2020  |  Retail

Macy’s struggles continue as customer habits change to discount stores and online purchases, and the company said it’s going to close 125 department stores through...

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Mastercard, Pine Labs And The Global Buy Now, Pay Later Explosion
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February 04, 2020  |  Buy Now Pay Later

A quick survey of the most recent edition of the PYMNTS Buy Now, Pay Later Tracker indicates that a genuine sea of change is rising when it comes...

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PBOC Pumps $173B Into Chinese Economy To Combat Virus Impact
PBOC Pumps $173B Into Chinese Economy To Combat Virus Impact
February 03, 2020  |  International

The Chinese government braced for additional economic turmoil, took steps to bolster its lagging economy and activated new safety measures as the coronavirus epidemic spread...

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February 03, 2020  |  Innovation

Remember that old term “banker’s hours?” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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February 03, 2020  |  Innovation

For at least the last five years — futurists and smart technology boosters have been touting the inevitable rise of the smart city. The smart...

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