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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The Doctor Will See You Now: At Home

The Doctor Will See You Now: At Home
The Doctor Will See You Now: At Home
April 06, 2021  |  Healthcare

Thanks to rapidly advancing technology, our homes are becoming much more of a commerce command center than a simple living space. Companies like Roku and...

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Podium Unveils Card Reader For ‘Frictionless’ Payments
Podium Unveils Card Reader For ‘Frictionless’ Payments
April 05, 2021  |  Payment Methods

Podium, the communication/payments platform for local businesses, has launched a new point-of-sale (POS) device to give customers new ways to collect and manage payments. Podium...

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Why Wag! Is Turning To Instant Payouts To Keep Dog Walkers On The Move
Why Wag! Is Turning To Instant Payouts To Keep Dog Walkers On The Move
April 05, 2021  |  Disbursements

Rising pet adoptions have led to a growing demand for gig workers who provide services for new furry friends. But finding the right help now...

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Deep Dive: How Ordering, Payment Technologies Help Restaurants Serve Up Safer Experiences
Deep Dive: How Ordering, Payment Technologies Help Restaurants Serve Up Safer Experiences
April 05, 2021  |  Digital Payments

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Thailand, Vietnam Launch QR Code Link For Cross-Border Payments
Thailand, Vietnam Launch QR Code Link For Cross-Border Payments
April 05, 2021  |  Payment Methods

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) and State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) have rolled out a cross-border interoperable QR code payment linkage between the two countries,...

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Hippeas Snacks On Traditional Retail Channels to Generate D2C Awareness
Hippeas Snacks On Traditional Retail Channels to Generate D2C Awareness
April 02, 2021  |  Retail

It has been a big year for direct-to-consumer (D2C) commerce. As consumers turned to online channels to fulfill retail needs that they had previously primarily...

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Mastercard’s Airtel Investment Spotlights Africa’s Mobile Money Boom
Mastercard’s Airtel Investment Spotlights Africa’s Mobile Money Boom
April 01, 2021  |  Mobile Payments

The mobile payments surge is global in scope, touching all regions and countries. That’s especially apparent in Africa, where as reported Thursday (April 1), Airtel Africa is...

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How Machine Learning, Contactless Payments Are Helping Piada Italian Street Food Meet Shifting Ordering Needs
How Machine Learning, Contactless Payments Are Helping Piada Italian Street Food Meet Shifting Ordering Needs
April 01, 2021  |  Digital Payments

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Airtel Africa Gets $100 Million Boost From Mastercard
Airtel Africa Gets $100 Million Boost From Mastercard
April 01, 2021  |  Mastercard

Payments platform Airtel Africa closed a $100 million deal that gives Mastercard a 3.75 stake percent in its business, now valued at $2.65 billion. Get...

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