MasterCard Sees Opportunity In Prepaid’s Global Growth
October 15, 2012

Prepaid card services have made no shortage of headlines lately, as more and more consumers turn to traditional banking alternatives. We’re familiar with prepaid’s growth in the U.S., but who’s using it around the globe? PYMNTS.com spoke with Matt Lanford, head of prepaid, Europe, for...

20121015-MasterCard Sees Opportunity In Prepaid’s Global Growth
October 15, 2012

Prepaid card services have made no shortage of headlines lately, as more and more consumers turn to traditional banking alternatives. We’re familiar with prepaid’s growth in the U.S., but who’s using it around the globe? PYMNTS.com spoke with Matt Lanford, head of prepaid, Europe, for...

UK Shoppers Queue For John Lewis’ Innovative Omni-Channel Store
October 15, 2012

This weekend saw the launch of John Lewis’ Omni-Channel store in Exeter, UK. Specially designed interactive information screens will take customers through a number of questions to help find the best product to match their needs. Digital store guides have been introduced to ensure customers...

Payments Stocks Fall Across The Board
October 14, 2012

The payments industry experienced a down week across the board on the stock market, with every separate industry falling by at least -1.10 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

MasterCard Sees Opportunity In Prepaid’s Global Growth
October 14, 2012

We know prepaid is expanding in the U.S., but how quickly is it being adopted around the globe? 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...

Report: PayPal To Cut Up To 400 Jobs
October 14, 2012

PayPal will cut at least 300 and up to 400 jobs, or around 3 percent of its workforce, over the next few weeks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Telefónica Launches Public Transport NFC Trial
October 14, 2012

Telefónica has partnered with the public transportation operator for the Asturias region in Spain to trial a service that will allow customers to pay for their tickets through their mobile bill. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

French City Wants To Create Its Own Virtual Currency
October 14, 2012

The French city of Nantes wants to launch a local virtual currency in 2013. The aim of the currency is to stimulate local economic exchanges. It will be controlled by Le Crédit municipal de Nantes and will not be convertible to Euros. Get the Full...

HyperWallet And Valitor Join Forces To Launch Prepaid Cards In Europe
October 14, 2012

Vancouver-based hyperWALLET Systems Inc, a leading provider of global payment solutions, and Iceland’s Valitor, a leader in international issuing and acquiring services, have signed an agreement to issue prepaid cards across Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...