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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Payoneer Lands Funding From Technology Crossover Ventures

Payoneer Lands Funding From Technology Crossover Ventures
Payoneer Lands Funding From Technology Crossover Ventures
October 06, 2016  |  Investments

Payoneer, a FinTech company based in the U.S., has raised $180 million in a Series E round of venture funding. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Remitly Raises $38 Million, Expanding Into Seven Countries
Remitly Raises $38 Million, Expanding Into Seven Countries
October 05, 2016  |  Investments

Remitly, the independent mobile remittance company based in the United States, announced on Tuesday (Oct. 4) it received $38 million in new equity and debt financing from...

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Australian Merchants Can Access Square’s Reader Online
Australian Merchants Can Access Square’s Reader Online
September 29, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Square announced earlier this week that businesses around Australia can access Square’s new contactless and chip card reader online at square.com.au for just $59. Get the...

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The Body Shop To Launch Alipay Mobile Wallet In Three London Stores
The Body Shop To Launch Alipay Mobile Wallet In Three London Stores
September 29, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Wirecard announced on Wednesday (Sept. 28) that The Body Shop, the U.K. cosmetics and skin care company, will launch mobile wallet Alipay in three of...

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HomeSend And Ericsson Partner To Speed Up International Remittances Via Mobile
HomeSend And Ericsson Partner To Speed Up International Remittances Via Mobile
September 28, 2016  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

HomeSend and Ericsson announced on Tuesday (Sept. 27) a partnership to accelerate the adoption of international remittances via mobile across emerging markets. Get the Full...

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Big Banks Have To Up Their Games To Push Back Against FinTechs
Big Banks Have To Up Their Games To Push Back Against FinTechs
September 27, 2016  |  Banking

The leading banks need to improve their customer service, maximize their security, minimize complexity and add value beyond payments if they want to survive and...

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Advent International In The Lead To Buy Safran Unit Morpho
Advent International In The Lead To Buy Safran Unit Morpho
September 23, 2016  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Advent International is reportedly the lead bidder for Morpho, the biometrics unit of Safran SA. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Netclearance Rolls Out Tech To Enable Vending Machines To Accept Mobile Payments
Netclearance Rolls Out Tech To Enable Vending Machines To Accept Mobile Payments
September 23, 2016  |  Mobile Payments

Netclearance, the smart beacon technology provider, announced on Thursday (Sept. 22) the launch of its latest beacon: the mBeaconVend. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Iliad Outlines Risks As Payment Market Continues To Grow
Iliad Outlines Risks As Payment Market Continues To Grow
September 22, 2016  |  Mobile Payments

Iliad, the payment testing software company, is warning that the mobile payment industry is growing rapidly and changing, presenting risks for companies as they integrate...

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