With 2020 looking to be the year that all the next generation games consoles will begin to hit the market, it won’t come as a surprise to learn that many eager consumers are starting to put money aside. For many, a lack of immediately available funds will direct attention to credit, but this past week, […]
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On Thursday, October 10, 2019, international payment services provider Ingenico announced its plan to open up the mobile payment processing market in China to the world through several unprecedented business partnerships. Ingenico has decided to focus in-country on China’s local e-commerce and mobile payment systems: It has partnered with bank card services provider UnionPay and
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According to an October report published by eMarketer, a respected online publication dedicated to the digital marketing industry, the mobile payments service known as Apple Pay is now more popular than its counterpart developed by the Starbucks Coffee Company. Since about 2014, the Starbucks app, which started off as a digital version of its successful
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Google Pay allows Android phones, tablets or digital watches to make tap-to-pay purchases. Near field communication (NFC) allows the Android device to transfer the credit card information over to a point of sale system, making transactions fast and easy. By saving your cards to your Google Account, you’ll receive the same rewards and discounts when
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Generation Z represents a whopping 32% of the world’s population. As the first “digital native” generation that has never lived without the internet and technology, Gen Z sets itself apart in many ways. When it comes to the world of payments, Gen Z has very different expectations than even millennials and overwhelmingly prefers cashless payments
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Using near-field communication (NFC), a Galaxy smartphone (or even smartwatch) that supports Samsung Pay allows you to make quick and easy retail purchases. All without having to fumble around with your wallet or purse. When you launch the Samsung Pay app on your phone, you simply hold the phone above the credit card terminal and
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The expected global rollout of 5G technology is predicted to bring many changes to today’s connected global economy. With real-time, high-speed data flow, 5G is likely to fuel even further expansion of mobile payments and change the credit card processing industry on a fundamental level. Here’s what 5G may mean for the future of mobile
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As the debate in the United States rages on over gun laws, some companies have been taking sides by choosing to take action. Visa, however, is one company that has refused to wade into the political fray. Instead, it has opted to continue along doing business as it has been in regards to mobile payments.
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The Japanese government and Visa have teamed up in an effort to bring mobile payments to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. The payment giant is preparing new payment experiences for visitors, athletes, and citizens attending the 2020 Olympics, an effort that will support the “Cashless Japan” campaign that is designed to boost mobile payments to
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Payment Methods – Credit Card Processing & Beyond Making the shopping experience easier for the consumer is the goal of new e-commerce tools. Every year, the e-commerce industry is dynamically transforming, moving in the direction of personalization and new sleeker customer experiences, especially with the increasing integration of AI. Streamlining payment processes and providing multiple
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There are many recent advancements in merchant services and credit card processing, but one in particular that is gaining significant interest is mobile wallets. Once considered only a niche service, mobile wallets have greatly expanded and are now widely used by consumers. In fact, 24% of consumers use mobile wallets for their transactions daily. Mobile
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Google Pay and Apple Pay offer a convenient and secure way to pay for goods and services with nothing more than your smartphone. But, how to find stores that accept Apple Pay and Google Pay in 2023? If it’s been a while since you gave them much thought, you’ll be surprised to learn they are
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Apple, Android, and Google have their own pay services, where people can make payments directly from their devices. Recently, Wal-Mart joined the bandwagon when it released Walmart Pay. Target is now joining the game, planning to release its own payment service, Target Pay, later this year. Although Target has not decided if the service will
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Mobile payments are still a new development for most consumers. They are clearly marked on most retail payment terminals, and most banking apps offer the ability to make transfers and deposits with just a few taps. However, most people still slide their card, reluctantly slip it into the chip reader or hop on a computer
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In a world where digital media and the use of mobile apps are taking over, the new Samsung Pay Rewards system is seemingly one that is built for long term success. Not only will customers be able to use the service to track their mobile payments, but use of the app also allows for current
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Did you ever think you would be able to pay a bill with a selfie? Facial recognition is being rolled out as a way to authorize online transactions in markets in Europe as you read this. MasterCard’s “Identity Check Mobile,” also known as Selfie Pay, is being launched in Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark,
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In the fragmented world of mobile payments, one company is taking advantage of unifying existing technologies for the benefit of shoppers. FitPay is a California company that was envisioned by veterans of the mobile payments industry. This innovative tech firm has paid close attention to shoppers who have been largely underwhelmed by “contactless” mobile payments
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For the majority of individuals in the property management sector, a checkbook is a vital device that lets vast sums of money be transferred from one point to another without carrying briefcases full of bills. It is also a perfect way of making payments tenuously (mainly rent payments and even utility bills). With millennials promptly
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