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Airlines Expecting A Move Toward Onboard Mobile Payments
Airlines Expecting A Move Toward Onboard Mobile Payments
April 01, 2014  |  News

According to a new report by WorldPlay, airline customers may soon be able to pay for their drinks, headsets and (in the case of some...

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Neiman Marcus Heading To New York?
Neiman Marcus Heading To New York?
April 01, 2014  |  News

Upscale Dallas-based department store Neiman Marcus reportedly is coming to New York. The New York Post reports the company is nearing a deal to open...

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Square Reaches Out To Potential Partners To Stay Ahead of Competitive Pressures
Square Reaches Out To Potential Partners To Stay Ahead of Competitive Pressures
April 01, 2014  |  News

In an attempt to save time and resources, Square is looking to increase its integration with third-party vendors to stay ahead of the increasingly crowded...

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McDonald’s Pushes mPOS
McDonald’s Pushes mPOS
April 01, 2014  |  News

MacDonald’s drive toward mobile payments integration continues to roll out internationally as Thai customers who order delivery service will now be able to pay by...

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StartUp RoundUp: Guess Who’s Headed to the Bank?
StartUp RoundUp: Guess Who’s Headed to the Bank?
April 01, 2014  |  In Depth

New ways to raise money, meet other businesses and battle fraud drove some very happy start-ups all the way to the bank. Find out who...

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M-Pesa’s European Expansion
M-Pesa’s European Expansion
April 01, 2014  |  News

Vodafone has launched its M-Pesa program in Romania, marking the first time the successful mobile payments system has ever been available in Europe. M-Pesa uses...

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Online Retailer Gilt Touts Mobile In New Ad Campaign
Online Retailer Gilt Touts Mobile In New Ad Campaign
April 01, 2014  |  News

Canadian online retailer Gilt reportedly has launched a new ad touting discounted designer products in which mobile commerce is playing a key role, Internet Retailer...

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Tio Network’s Cloud-Based Silver Lining
Tio Network’s Cloud-Based Silver Lining
April 01, 2014  |  Controversial

TIO Networks’ cloud-based biller platform has faced some rough times of late with declining revenues. But it’s recent acquisition of Globex Financial Services appears to...

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Polish Merchants Get A Hefty Visa Rate Cut
Polish Merchants Get A Hefty Visa Rate Cut
April 01, 2014  |  News

In July, Polish merchant acquirers will see the interchange fees they pay Visa issuers for their card transaction cut considerably, with the new rate going...

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