French E.Leclerc Launches NFC Tags In Supermarket
October 17, 2012

It seems like E.Leclerc is following on the steps of Casino and Carrefour and decided to launch its own innovative supermarket. The company will be equipping one of its mega-stores with NFC-equipped tags that allow customers to get additional information on products and add them...

Fast Food Now Even Faster In Portugal
October 17, 2012

Via Verde started out as a service that enabled its customers to pay for tolls in Portugal via a small box in their car that connected to their Via Verde account. The service was developed in 1991 by Brisa and grew exponentially from there. Get...

Amex Launches Mobile App For Bluebird Prepaid Card
October 17, 2012

American Express launched a mobile app for its recently debuted Bluebird Prepaid Card. The app will allow customers to register for and establish a Bluebird account; Ӭdeposit money into their account; deposit checks easily using your mobile device; Ӭpay bills; Ӭlocate the nearest surcharge-free, in-network...

cab:app – Driving Mobile Payments Across The UK
October 17, 2012

cab:app is a new easy and convenient way to hail a taxi in London, Glasgow and Edinburgh, among others. PYMNTS.com spoke with Peter Schive, co-founder of the company about the new app and its innovative payment system. “As a London cabbie for 10 years, I...

Citigroup Shakeup: CEO, President Resign Without Explanation
October 16, 2012

Citigroup underwent a massive and unexpected overhaul yesterday as two of its highest executives resigned. 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,...

Citi Mobile Reaches One Million Users In Asia Pacific
October 16, 2012

Citibank claims it has surpassed one million subscribers for its Citi Mobile package in the Asia Pacific region, reports Finextra. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Survey: Global Card, Identity Fraud On Rise
October 16, 2012

According to a new ACI Worldwide survey, global card fraud is on the rise with Mexico and the U.S. housing the largest percentages of affected consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Lucky Strike Entertainment, Tabbedout Partner For mPayments App
October 16, 2012

Upscale bowling lounge chain Lucky Strike Entertainment has signed mobile payments platform Tabbedout to use the latter’s mobile app. 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...

Square’s New York Taxi Pilot Meets Early End
October 16, 2012

Square has announced they’re prematurely ending their pilot with the New York Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) to pursue a platform that meets new taxicab regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...