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India Checks ‘Pocket’ For New Mobile Wallet
February 12, 2015

Hoping to stay ahead of an increasingly competitive Indian mobile banking market, ICICI Bank announced that it will make its Pockets mobile wallet available on Google Play, even to those who do not have ICICI bank accounts, according to company sources. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Is Google Dumping NFC To Compete With Apple?
February 12, 2015

It seems Google might be considering moving beyond NFC in its quest to compete with Apple Pay, according to new data published in The Information.   The search-giant has reportedly been quietly testing a contextually-aware mobile, bluetooth-based payment system codenamed “Plaso” both in-house and with some...

Google Americas’ Head Georgiadis To Join McDonald’s Board
February 12, 2015

McDonald’s has recently announced that it has named Margo Georgiadis, former president of Google Americas, to its board of directors as part of a shake-up that has resulted in longtime President and CEO Don Thompson’s retirement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Samsung Wants Galaxy Cases NFC-Enabled
February 12, 2015

According to reports from DDaily, Samsung is considering a mandate that would require all accessories of its forthcoming Galaxy S6 handset devices to come equipped with near-field-communication (NFC) authentication chips. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Anthem Breach Response Draws Fire From States
February 12, 2015

The public relations cleanup following Anthem Inc’s data breach keeps getting worse for the health care insurance provider as U.S. state governments are filing formal letters of complaints against the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Contactless Payment Card Shipments Surge
February 12, 2015

The numbers are in, and according to the data, contactless cards are penetrating the market at an alarming and impressive rate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Global B2B Payment Platform Tipalti Enhances European Services
February 12, 2015

What makes Tipalti, the company that helps make B2B payments to the masses, the future of all payment services? Its automated business process, the company says. Now, that process has been enhanced in its European payment capabilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Instantly Product Watch Crowdsources The Competition
February 12, 2015

Business today moves at the speed of the Internet – customers can near-instantly shop online and purchase products, while companies can advertise, promote and communicate with their customers at lightening speed. It’s a tough environment to get ahead of the competition, but one company is...

Restaurant Payment App Takes Care Of The Check
February 12, 2015

Dubbed the “personal dining concierge,” the restaurant payment app Reserve won’t pay your bill, but it will help pay that bill quicker and more discretely by eliminating the bill paying process typically done at the table. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...