ROAM Changes The Game for This Entrepreneur
July 11, 2012

An entrepreneur in North Carolina confirms many of the same benefits from mobile payments mentioned by experts visiting Congress just this week. Lower costs, added mobility, and more time to run a business rather than worry about payments are all among the bullet points mentioned...

Cordray Provides Weak Defense Of Complaint Data
July 11, 2012

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray’s defense of his organization’s public complaint database will likely leave many bankers frustrated and unsatisfied. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

PYMNTS Daily Roundup: July 10-11
July 11, 2012

China beats out U.S. to be largest smartphone market, Apple share grows 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...

House Repeals 20-Year-Old Law Governing ATM Signs
July 11, 2012

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to repeal a 20-year-old law requiring that financial institutions display physical placards near ATMs disclosing certain fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Dwolla Signs Up Dozens of FIs for FiSync
July 11, 2012

Two dozen financial institutions have signed up to use FiSync, the real-time transaction network created by Dwolla to compete with ACH. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

China Smartphone Sales Surpass Those Of U.S.
July 10, 2012

Consumers in China bought 33.1 million smartphones in the first quarter of 2012, according to Needham & Co., far surpassing U.S. sales of 25 million. The continued global proliferation of smartphone devices has implications for the spread of mobile payment solutions across the world. Get...

Chirpify Wants Consumers to Pay Everywhere With Twitter
July 10, 2012

Chirpify CEO Chris Teso wants consumers to be able to pay for online transactions at any website using their Twitter login. The company currently facilitates payments by linking Twitter to PayPal accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Smart Card Alliance Launches New Site to Aid U.S. EMV Transition
July 10, 2012

Smart Card Alliance, a multi-industry association focused on smart card technology, has launched a new website aimed at providing education about EMV payment technology to U.S. merchants and consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

IKEA Includes Mobile Ads In Latest “Back to School” Campaign
July 10, 2012

Furniture retailer IKEA is investing in mobile advertising to reach college students and their families as back-to-school season rolls around, Mobile Commerce Daily reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...