Passports news and trends

State Dept. Tests Online Passport Renewals as Digital IDs Gain Traction
Identity // June 14, 2024

The U.S. State Department recently announced it is beta testing a public-facing program that enables would-be travelers to renew passports online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

FinCEN Warns Banks to Watch for Passport Card Fraud
Security & Fraud // April 15, 2024

Federal authorities are warning banks against the rising threat of passport card fraud. 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....

Marriott Revamps Loyalty Program Post-Breach
Loyalty & Rewards // January 16, 2019

As Marriott International recovers from a data breach, the company is rebranding its loyalty program as Marriott Bonvoy.  That offering will roll out in mid-February, along with new branding and a new logo in its hotels and online, USA Today reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

EU Cracks Down On Passport Sales Due To Money Laundering
Europe // October 10, 2018

The European Commission announced Wednesday (October 10) that it plans to provide European Union states with guidelines for handling national schemes to sell passports and residency permits to wealthy foreigners. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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State Dept. Tests Online Passport Renewals as Digital IDs Gain Traction

June 14, 2024
The U.S. State Department recently announced it is beta testing a public-facing program that enables would-be travelers to renew passports online. 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 […]

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Google Expands Chrome Browser’s Autofill to Include Passport, Driver’s License

November 03, 2025
Google’s Chrome browser can now fill in a user’s passport, driver’s license, vehicle license plate and vehicle identification number (VIN). 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 […]

FinCEN Warns Banks to Watch for Passport Card Fraud

April 15, 2024
Federal authorities are warning banks against the rising threat of passport card fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Marriott Revamps Loyalty Program Post-Breach

January 16, 2019
As Marriott International recovers from a data breach, the company is rebranding its loyalty program as Marriott Bonvoy.  That offering will roll out in mid-February, along with new branding and a new logo in its hotels...

EU Cracks Down On Passport Sales Due To Money Laundering

October 10, 2018
The European Commission announced Wednesday (October 10) that it plans to provide European Union states with guidelines for handling national schemes to sell passports and residency permits to wealthy foreigners....