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Open-Loop Payments Help Advance Smart City Innovation

May 14, 2024
Open-Loop Payments Help Advance Smart City Innovation
Worldpay Launches Tap-to-Pay Offering for Merchants
Payment Methods // May 02, 2024

Payment facilitators (PayFacs) using Worldpay’s services can now offer their merchants tap-to-pay on iPhone. The payments technology firm said in a Thursday (May 2) press release that two of its PayFac partners — Fullsteam and Autobooks — have already launched the service, which allows merchants to use an iPhone to securely...

Payment Networks Spotlight Rise of Tokenization and Contactless Payments
Payments Innovation // May 02, 2024

Four years ago, the pandemic began to give wings to contactless payments. Now, as shown by earnings results from the likes of Mastercard and Visa, the payment methodology has taken flight. PYMNTS Intelligence data noted earlier this year that more than half of consumers surveyed said they still preferred to...

The Innovation Imperative for Banks Starts With Personalized Digital Experiences
Digital Banking // March 25, 2024

The traditional banking model and business roadmap for financial institutions needs future-proofing. Across today’s financial services landscape, digital increasingly rules the roost — making prioritizing innovation important for long-term success. Staying relevant through innovative services and holistic convenience is frequently the best way to stay...

Airtel and Noise Launch Smartwatch That Enables Contactless Payments
Partnerships // March 19, 2024

India’s Airtel Payments Bank partnered with smartwatch company Noise to launch a smartwatch that enables users to tap to pay. The Payments Bank Smartwatch enables hassle-free payments, Airtel Payments Bank said in a Tuesday (March 19) post and video on X, formerly known as Twitter. The wait is over! Introducing #ANewWayToPay...

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Open-Loop Payments Help Advance Smart City Innovation

May 14, 2024
The concept of the connected commuter is gaining momentum, driven by the increasing reliance on digital solutions for travel and commuting needs. PYMNTS Intelligence research highlighted this trend, revealing an increase in the prevalence of apps and platforms to streamline everyday commuting journeys. This growing shift has led to an influx of traffic into urban centers, prompting […]

Payment Networks Spotlight Rise of Tokenization and Contactless Payments

May 02, 2024
Four years ago, the pandemic began to give wings to contactless payments. Now, as shown by earnings results from the likes of Mastercard and Visa, the payment methodology has taken flight. PYMNTS Intelligence data...

Chiplet Technology May Be Poised to Transform Payment Systems

January 18, 2024
It’s said the whole is other than the sum of its parts, but often, it is the parts that are more interesting — and more malleable. Human history has been...

Contactless Transactions Mark ‘What’s Next’ in Payments Innovation

October 24, 2023
The continued rise of contactless payments may be among the most notable payments trends of the year, and it could pave the way for innovations that will shape commerce in...

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Worldpay Launches Tap-to-Pay Offering for Merchants

May 02, 2024
Payment facilitators (PayFacs) using Worldpay’s services can now offer their merchants tap-to-pay on iPhone. The payments technology firm said in a Thursday (May 2) press release that two of its PayFac partners — Fullsteam and Autobooks — have already launched the service, which allows merchants to use an iPhone to securely accept contactless payments. “Many businesses are mobile, and if we […]

Airtel and Noise Launch Smartwatch That Enables Contactless Payments

March 19, 2024
India’s Airtel Payments Bank partnered with smartwatch company Noise to launch a smartwatch that enables users to tap to pay. The Payments Bank Smartwatch enables hassle-free payments, Airtel Payments Bank said in a Tuesday (March 19)...

Samsung Explores Contactless Payments With Galaxy Ring

February 26, 2024
Samsung’s latest wearable device reportedly comes with health-tracking features. The smartphone maker’s Galaxy Ring — the company’s first ring product — is set to go on display for the first...

Drake Software Offers Contactless Payments to Tax Professionals

January 25, 2024
Tax preparation software firm Drake Software launched a contactless payment acceptance system for tax professionals. Drake Pay is “designed to meet the payment acceptance needs of the modern tax preparer...