Payment Methods

Controversial
Neutralizing Omnichannel’s 4 Biggest Friction Points
December 19, 2013

“Without excellence in each channel, it becomes difficult to even contemplate the delivery of the seamless experience that characterizes omnichannel commerce.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Meet Wisely: The Google Of Payments
December 16, 2013

In the near future, business owners may be able to look at digital maps of the economy, visual layouts that feature not only streets and landmarks, but up-to-date pockets of spending that can be used to identify areas where a certain restaurant or retail location...

Merchant Innovation
12 Retailers Innovating With Mobile
December 09, 2013

“Mobile blurs the on and offline worlds, making it possible for everything with a physical component to have an online component … Having the ability to communicate with consumers in real time during their shopping journey is something that merchants have never been able to...

News
Will Tech Giants Disrupt Banking?
December 06, 2013

“Some bankers and analysts think that Google, Facebook, Amazon or the like will not fully enter a highly regulated, low-margin business such as banking. I disagree. What is more, I think banks that are not prepared for such new competitors face certain death.” Get the...

Company Spotlight
Discover Expands In Europe With New Diners Club Deal
September 13, 2013

Discover subsidiary Diners Club International announced a new relationship with Atos-owned electronic payment service Worldline on September 13, a press release revealed. Gerry Wagner, Discover’s vice president of global acceptance, said the move will allow Discover to expand its services further into Europe. Get the...

Company Spotlight
Discover Partners With Allpoint Network For ATM Access
July 22, 2013

Maryland-based fee-free ATM network provider Allpoint Network announced a new partnership with Discover on July 22, a press release for the company said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Company Spotlight
Innovating “it”: The Path To Discover’s New Card
May 14, 2013

What leads an established payments powerhouse to reengineer an already popular platform? 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 our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Hmmm
MasterCard’s Gary Flood On The Global Mind
February 21, 2013

What does the concept of the “Global Mind” entail? 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 our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

Commentary
eBay Makes Major Play in Social Commerce Sector with New “Project”
September 10, 2011

eBay has acquired the platform and personnel from the Gifts Project, an Israeli social commerce venture that lets groups of friends come together to purchase a particular present. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...