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Waze Introduces Contactless Payments At ExxonMobil, Shell Stations

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Waze, the popular GPS navigation app owned by Google, has introduced contactless payments for ExxonMobil and Shell card holders in the U.S. Waze is committed to continuing to help businesses leverage innovative technology to adapt, evolve, and engage with customers,” said Andrew Kandel, Waze U.S. country manager, in a statement.

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25 Million Mobile Users, Only 2 Million on Bank of America’s Erica

Bank Innovation

Keep in mind that we started the rollout earlier this year with Rhode Island (which has a relatively small population) and completed in all markets in June," Betty […]. Bank of America might have 25.3 million active mobile users, but only two million of those users are using the bank's virtual assistant Erica.

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Innovation Or Annihilation: The Choice Restaurants Face As Recovery Revs Up

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But that’s not happening nationwide, according to Brian Hassan , co-founder and co-CEO of Kickfin , which works with restaurants on payment solutions, and Stephen DeSousa , CEO at Broadway Hospitality Group , which represents 14 Massachusetts and Rhode Island eateries. The experts agreed that loans from the U.S.

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Using Debit Cards To Bridge The Stimulus Accessibility Gap

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The July Next-Gen Debit Tracker® digs into how debit payments are being leveraged to support consumers during the pandemic. Deep Dive: Why The Treasury Switched To Debit Card-Based Stimulus Payments. Around The Next-Gen Debit World. To find out more about these stories and other headlines, read the Tracker’s News and Trends.

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Sports Betting Moves Forward In The U.S. — With or Without ‘Integrity Fees’

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sports betting wave could become one of the hottest payments and commerce trends of 2018, with lawmakers and gamblers bringing the activity to more states, and league officials pushing for their cut. Kentucky is one of the latest jurisdictions that could welcome the wagering.

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Libra’s Long Week In Washington 

PYMNTS

Representatives on the House Financial Services Committee had a few encouraging words for Marcus in terms of the wonder of innovation — and a lot of questions as to whether Facebook should really be going into the currency innovation business. But his follow-up indicated that he was more pro-innovation than specifically pro-Facebook.

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Mobile apps for community banks: In search of business value

NCR

Since community banks have always been known for having close ties with customers and providing high-quality service, focusing on the needs of the local community can help them gain competitive advantage over larger or more innovative institutions. This in-depth knowledge of their customer base rests on understanding of the local area.