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 Netspend On How Increased Security Demands Spur Virtual Card Adoption

PYMNTS

Fraudsters have redoubled their attacks on eCommerce channels, however, making consumers more concerned about data security. Shoppers may be reluctant to hand over their card details to every online retailer, as each transaction represents another risk that consumers’ information could be exposed in a breach.

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Tax Time Tardiness And The Faster Refund

PYMNTS

The federal tax filing deadline in 2020 has been waived in the wake of coronavirus disruptions. But come coronavirus or the Martian measles, taxes will be filed, and refunds issued. But come coronavirus or the Martian measles, taxes will be filed, and refunds issued. It’s unprecedented. Amazing development.

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Japan Introduces Cash-Back Rewards In Response To Tax Hike

PYMNTS

Japan has introduced a system of cash-back rewards points in response to increasing the consumption tax from 8 percent to 10 percent. The new system — which rebates the tax increase in some stores when paying with a card rather than cash — will run until June 2020.

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Decoding QR Codes: Retailers Embrace Simple, Secure Touchless Payments Option

PYMNTS

Demand for these codes skyrocketed in 2020 as consumer demand for contactless payment solutions increased in order to reduce the potential risk of infection. The year 2020 was a game-changer for QR codes, with high demand for safer, more convenient contactless payments fueling their growth. Retail Environment.

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Q2 2019: US credit card issuer snapshot

Accenture

Each quarter, Ryan Douglas from the Card Issuing group compiles key metrics on US consumer credit cards, tracking spend, receivables, loss rates and returns reported by the largest US banks. Despite ongoing rewards competition, card profitability remains strong. Retail Card, Payment Solutions, and CareCredit).

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5 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Tax Refund Fraud

FICO

This year the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will start accepting 2020 tax returns on February 12 , about two weeks later than usual. That’s positive news—because you definitely want to file your tax return as soon as possible, particularly if you’re claiming a refund. How do fraudsters commit tax refund fraud?

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Sprint And T-Mobile Merger, Spend Management And State Tax Top This Week’s News

PYMNTS

We have a deep dive into spend management in addition to news involving the Sprint and T-Mobile merger, as well as data on state tax laws. . Payments Flash-Forward: Why December 2020 Will Be One To Remember. Uber was ordered to stop securing business in Colombia via its popular ride-hailing app. Trackers and Reports.

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