Safeway To Make IPO Of Blackhawk Prepaid Card Unit
September 05, 2012

Supermarket chain Safeway will make an initial public offering of Blackhawk Network Holdings stock, possibly in early 2013. 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...

Skype, Mach Reach Deal For Direct Mobile Billing For Skype Credits
September 05, 2012

Skype has announced that users will be able to directly bill Skype Credits to their mobile carriers starting in October. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

SEC Ruling Sends Mixed Message To Crowdfunders
September 05, 2012

The Securities and Exchange Commission finally offered a public ruling on crowdfunding on August 29 – nearly two months after their original planned ruling date of July 5. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

China To Surpass U.S. As World’s Smartphone Leader
September 05, 2012

For the first time in the relatively brief history of smartphones, the United States will not hold the largest percentage of market shares within the industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

SumUp Brings Mobile Payments Processing To SMBs
September 05, 2012

Odds are you’re familiar with the way new mobile payments processor SumUp operates. The company provides users with a free dongle that attaches to a smartphone or tablet, which is then used in conjunction with an app to process payments. SumUp makes a profit by...

For TSYS And SpareBank, Norway Is PRIME Territory
September 05, 2012

When TSYS signed SpareBank 1 to a major PRIME 4 licensing agreement earlier this month, both companies solidified their roles as major players in the Norwegian financial market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Boy Scouts Go Mobile
September 05, 2012

The Boy Scouts are using VeriFone Sail card readers to make it easier for troops to collect credit card donations during their annual “Popcorn Sale.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Green Light For Project Oscar
September 05, 2012

The European Commission has approved the creation of a joint venture between the U.K.’s three largest mobile networks to launch NFC services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Russian Standard Bank Brings Discover To Europe For First Time
September 04, 2012

Discover Financial Services and Russian Standard Bank have announced a partnership giving RSB exclusive rights for the issuance, acceptance and promotion of Discover cards in Russia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...