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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Tencent Partners With LINE For Mobile Payments In Japan

Tencent Partners With LINE For Mobile Payments In Japan
Tencent Partners With LINE For Mobile Payments In Japan
November 26, 2018  |  Mobile Payments

Tencent, an internet-based technology company based in China, and LINE, a hugely popular messaging app in Japan, have teamed up to provide payment services for...

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7-Eleven In Canada To Accept WeChat Pay, Alipay
7-Eleven In Canada To Accept WeChat Pay, Alipay
November 26, 2018  |  Mobile Payments

7-Eleven, the convenience store operator, announced on Monday (Nov. 26) that participating stores in Canada will now accept Chinese mobile payment systems Alipay and WeChat...

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How C-Stores Market To Digitally Savvy Gas App Users
How C-Stores Market To Digitally Savvy Gas App Users
November 26, 2018  |  Retail

For some consumers, no trip to the gas station is complete without a stop at the convenience store for candy or snacks. And for others,...

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Mobeewave Founders On Igniting Contactless Payments In 2019
Mobeewave Founders On Igniting Contactless Payments In 2019
November 26, 2018  |  Point of Sale

It has been written that “to every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Instagram Talks New Shopping Features And Why It Doesn’t Have A Buy Button
Instagram Talks New Shopping Features And Why It Doesn’t Have A Buy Button
November 23, 2018  |  Mobile

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Today In Data: Finding The Right Incentive For The User
Today In Data: Finding The Right Incentive For The User
November 21, 2018  |  Today In Data

While giving the customer what they want is always advisable, knowing exactly what it is can be challenging, as needs depend greatly on context. Some things are always...

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C-Stores Seek Their Own ‘Starbucks Effect’ With Mobile Apps
C-Stores Seek Their Own ‘Starbucks Effect’ With Mobile Apps
November 21, 2018  |  Retail

Some 48.5 million U.S. travelers are expected to hit the road for Thanksgiving, and roughly half will use apps to find gas deals. According to...

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Recurring Card Payments To Hit $473B By 2021
Recurring Card Payments To Hit $473B By 2021
November 21, 2018  |  Consumer Finance

A new report has predicted that recurring transactions processed on debit and credit cards in the United States will reach $473 billion by 2021. The...

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