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Payroll Cards Find Opportunity In Corporates’ Digitization Push

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With the pandemic nudging businesses further into the digital payments realm, commercial card innovation is heating up to capitalize on the opportunity for adoption. Boost Bolsters BMO Harris Bank’s Biz Cards. Global Cash Card’s Legal Saga Ends. ADP Eyes Payroll Card Adoption Jump.

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Asia Corporates Replacing ACH With Cards, Citi Finds

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Corporates across the Asia Pacific region are increasing their use of commercial card products, according to a new report from Citi. Businesses increased their spend on commercial cards by 24 percent in 2017, Citi’s analysis found. Reports in The Asset on Thursday (Oct. Reports in The Asset on Thursday (Oct.

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Commercial Cards Gear Up For Corporate Travel’s Return

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At least, that’s what commercial card technology players believe, with this week’s rundown of the latest initiatives in corporate card solutions placing a focus on returning business trip volume. Expensify Links Cards To Booking. Emirates Islamic Launches Cards For SMBs.

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Italian Shoppers Embrace New Cash-Back Program For Credit Card Payments

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Italian consumers are embracing a new government program aimed at boosting retail sales while tamping down on tax evasion that allows buyers to receive a 10% refund on card payments made in stores. At the same time, commercial credit cards’ cash advances dropped 14 percent last year. suggests businesses could be following suit.

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Analyst: Apple Card Acquisition Costs Estimated At $350 Per Cardholder

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The Apple Card looms, with a rollout that began last week through Goldman Sachs, and according to at least one analysis, the card might underwhelm consumers, lead to muted results (at least at the outset) for its tech and banking backers, and for Goldman, even lead to losses, depending on the economic climate. Maybe initially.

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SMB Card FinTech Bucks Coronavirus Uncertainty With Funding

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The publication pointed to commentary from angel investor and entrepreneur Jason Calacanis, who predicted “that 50-80 percent of the venture-backed startups currently operating will shut down or go on life-support.” FInTech that raised $75 million in Series D funding for its small business credit card technology.

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Chef’d Halts Operations After Burning Through Cash

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Chef’d , a the meal-kit operator, has halted its business operations after using up all its cash and failing to line up more of it. While it was able to ink deals with large food companies and diet plans, it was tough to run the operation — and thus the cash burn rate. They are definitely having growing pains,” he said. “It