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Cash-Free Payments To Get A Boost In India
December 12, 2016

There may be a winner that emerges from the snafus and snarls caused by the demonetization of Indian notes that have effectively paralyzed parts of the economy: cashless payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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YapStone Appoints Michael Gramz Chief Risk Officer
December 12, 2016

YapStone, a provider of online and mobile payment solutions, announced Friday (Dec. 9) the appointment of new Chief Risk Officer Michael Gramz. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Starbucks Joins WeChat Payments
December 09, 2016

Tencent’s Weixin, or WeChat for English speakers, is the monolithic Chinese messaging/video chat/social network/shopping/payments app for iOS, Android and Windows smartphones, the web and desktop. WeChat is currently used by 846 million users each month in China and by Chinese locals abroad. Get the Full...

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Blackhawk Integrates Rewards Into Apple Pay
December 08, 2016

Blackhawk Network, the gift cards, payments tools and rewards company, announced Wednesday (Dec. 8) that it will integrate gift cards, egifts, loyalty and rewards programs into Apple Pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Cash Is King With US Mass Transit
December 08, 2016

Cash is still king when it comes to paying for mass transit rides, according to new data from ACI Worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Facebook Takes Payments To Messenger In EU
December 08, 2016

Facebook has garnered an eMoney license from the central bank of Ireland to operate in that country, TechCrunch reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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How PayPal Makes Sending Money Fashionable
December 07, 2016

Who said sending money has to be plain vanilla, even if it’s via a mobile device or computer? Apparently not PayPal, which announced Tuesday (Dec. 6) it is teaming up with designer Jonathan Adler to enhance its person-to-person payment service. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Hyperwallet Announces 24/7 Support
December 07, 2016

Hyperwallet, a global payouts provider, announced Tuesday (Dec. 6) it will start offering 24/7 contact center support in the early part of 2017. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Venezuela, India: A Tale Of Inflation
December 06, 2016

What happens when money — at least in coins and bills — no longer stands, in its physical form, as the preferred method of exchange? Two recent examples, far flung across the globe, stand out. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...