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FIS Powers Secure Open Banking Solutions

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) has achieved another significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to delivering secure and user-friendly open banking solutions to its customers. As a leading global fintech firm, FIS has strategically partnered with prominent data networks, including Envestnet | Yodlee, Akoya, Plaid, and MX. This collaborative effort is part of FIS’s […]

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UPI Payments Success in India May Provide a Template for Real-Time Payments in the US

UPI Payments Success in India May Provide a Template for Real-Time Payments in the US

In an increasingly interconnected world, the rapid evolution of financial technology has ushered in a new era of seamless transactions and real-time payments. While the United States has long been a powerhouse in the global financial landscape, its journey toward adopting real-time payments has been full of challenges and a cautious approach. However, in India,

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Digital Payment Trends to Watch out For in the Second Half of 2023

Digital Payment Trends to Watch out For in the Second Half of 2023

As we step into the second half of 2023 the realm of payments is undergoing rapid evolution. Technological advancements, changing consumer preferences and global economic trends are changing faster than ever before and so are the digital payment trends. From integrating cryptocurrencies into mainstream platforms to utilizing authentication for secure payments there are numerous possibilities

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Trends in Mobile Credit Card Processing for Fall 2021 and 2022

Over the last 12 months, almost every retailer felt the need to shift from the in-store traditional payment methods to the new-age digital methods. Businesses have also understood that this shift has a vast scope – it is not just a momentary reaction to the prevailing coronavirus pandemic, but a long-term trend. IBM’s U.S Retail

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NFC vs QR Code

With the COVID pandemic still being a major concern of people, sharing essential information with the citizens through effective means has become a necessity for the government. People are now more concerned about their safety than ever before. A report published by Walker shows that customer satisfaction and their experience will become the major factor

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MasterCard Introduces Next-Generation Contactless Payments

On 26th January 2021, MasterCard made the announcement that it is going to apply for the revolutionary range of quantum-resistant technologies for the development of next-gen contactless payments. The Ecos or Enhanced Contactless specifications will be the first-ever such technology in the industry. It helps in ensuring that as the dynamic digital landscape continues to

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More Consumers Want to Use Venmo at Retail Stores

More Consumers Want to Use Venmo at Retail Stores [2023 Update]

Venmo started as a fun way for peers to pay one another, but it’s quickly becoming the payment method of choice at retailers too. Venmo has become a household brand – it’s the brand consumers trust when paying friends and family, and now they want retailers to use it too. While contactless payment options are

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MasterCard Takes Contactless Payments to the Cloud

MasterCard Takes Contactless Payments to the Cloud

The past few months, especially since the pandemic outbreak, saw rapid development in contactless payments. The rising need to accept or adopt cashless or contactless payment modes was mainly in response to preventing the spread of coronavirus. Nowadays, more advanced and smarter technologies are being deployed across several mobile devices, mostly due to factors like

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HEB Consumers Can Now Pay With SNAP EBT

HEB Consumers Can Now Pay With SNAP EBT For H-E-B Curbside, Home Delivery

San Antonio-based grocery company H-E-B has recently announced that all of its stores will now accept SNAP EBT (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefit Transfer) payments directly via its mobile app or website, www.heb.com, for all curbside and home delivery orders. The Process – HEB.com To do so, customers need to already have or sign

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Restaurant Trends for 2021 – How Restaurants will Succeed

COVID-19 has changed the way restaurants operate in a big way. In some states, they still aren’t fully operating, which leaves restaurants thinking outside the box longer than they ever thought necessary. 2021 looks like it will shape up much how 2020 ended, which means restaurant owners must continue being creative and figuring out ways

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Restaurants Feeling the Negative Effects of the Pandemic as Winter Approaches

More than 100,000 restaurants have closed since the start of the pandemic and as many as 40% of restaurant owners don’t think their restaurant will make it through the winter if things continue the way they are going according to the National Restaurant Association. The pandemic isn’t just affecting independent restaurants either. Chain restaurants are

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Chinese Fintech Firm, Ant Group, Forced to Postpone Record IPO

China made a surprising decision when they postponed Ant Group Co.’s IPO. The decision caused Hong Kong shares to plummet and made investors wonder about the financial future of the fintech company. The postponement came after a meeting between one of Ant’s founder and Chinese regulators. The Shanghai Stock Exchange also removed the company from

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COVID19 Drives Adoption of Contactless Payments and Curbside Pickup

Today, shopping retail and even picking up food at a restaurant looks different. Most customers prefer contactless payments and curbside pickup. They are the norm – they are expected. Contactless payments are just one more way to reduce the risk of sharing the virus. With less cash flowing around, the risk lessens, especially when consumers

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Everything You Need to Know About Contactless Payments During COVID-19

Contactless payments allow consumers to pay for goods or services without needing to physically swipe a card in a machine or pass the card to another person. By tapping a phone or card on or near a terminal, near-field communication (NFC) enables the consumer to transmit payment information without physically touching anything. For a variety

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Google Pay to Offer Digital Bank Accounts by 2021

In early August 2020, eight banks in the US have announced that they are partnering with Google to offer digital-first bank accounts directly in the Google Pay app. The partner banks will manage the financial side of these accounts while Google will provide the front-end, intuitive user experience, as well as financial insights exclusive to

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Coca-Cola Introduces New “Pour by Phone” Contactless Technology

Contactless payments have been there since the 1990s, but the COVID-19 pandemic has brought it to the limelight. Moreover, the trend is here to stay for a more extended period, given the circumstances. Recently, the global beverage brand, Coca-Cola, is all set to add a variant by launching a contactless option for its consumers’ feasibility

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