Security Risk Causes NatWest To Suspend GetCash Mobile App
October 09, 2012

NatWest has suspended its GetCash mobile app after reports of fraudsters stealing hundreds of pounds, 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. yesSubscribe to our...

JCM Global Develops NFC Mobile Wallet For Casinos
October 09, 2012

JCM Global demoed an NFC-based mobile wallet, called Mobile Wager Wallet, designed for use at casinos and within the gaming industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Starbucks Mobile App Sees Over 70 Million Payments Transactions
October 09, 2012

Starbucks has completed over 70 million mobile payments transactions since the launch of its mobile app in January 2011, reports Mobile Commerce Daily. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Bank Blacklisting, EU Sanctions Tank Iranian Economy
October 09, 2012

Belgian banks are likely playing a major role in the weakening of the Iranian national currency, the rial. 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...

Amex, Walmart Launch Checking, Debit Alternative
October 09, 2012

A bird of a different feather? That’s what American Express and Walmart hope they have in Bluebird, a new alternative to traditional debit and checking accounts set to launch online and in over 4,000 Walmart stores next week. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Too Many Controls Make A Payment Strategy Heavy And Sluggish
October 08, 2012

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For Wright Express, Data Is Key To Fleet Card and Business Payments Future
October 08, 2012

We often focus on the consumer side of payments innovations, but as Wright Express demonstrates in the fleet card industry, businesses derive huge benefits from new payments technologies as well. MPD Founder David Evans spoke with Wright Express’ CEO and President, Mike Dubyak, and President...

Scanning For Mobile Payments’ Future
October 08, 2012

We’re used to reading about NFC, QR codes and traditional card readers when it comes to POS technology, but scanning startup Mobeam is taking a very different approach to the future of payments acceptance. PYMNTS.com spoke with Chris Sellers, Mobeam’s CEO, to learn about how...

Discover Enjoys Six Fold Growth as Young Adults Flock To Prepaid
October 08, 2012

We’re used to hearing about prepaid solutions for the unbanked and underbanked, but the prepaid industry can appeal to much broader consumer populations. MPD CEO Karen Webster spoke with Jeff Lewis, Director Alternative Payments and Prepaid for Discover, to discuss their significant growth and expansion...