PYMNTS

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Keeping consumers invested and engaged is an eternal challenge for retailers. Merchants must constantly reevaluate their customer-targeting efforts to suit the latest commerce developments, and many are pivoting from brick-and-mortar advertising to focus their outreach online or via social media channels.

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Bank Innovation

AUGUST 1, 2018

Apple Pay crossed one billion transactions in the quarter ending on June 30, CEO Tim Cook said on the Cupertino-based company’s earnings call yesterday. That number, Cook said, represents three times the transaction number in the same quarter last year.

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Bank Innovation

AUGUST 22, 2018

As it makes its way to South Africa and continues to amass impressive partnerships with the likes of Alipay and PayPal, Samsung Pay might have completed three years in the mobile payments market, but its numbers still lag its main rival, Apple Pay. Samsung revealed yesterday that it had completed 1.3

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PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2016

Forget private conversations, chatbots and customer service: Facebook Messenger could soon be delivering retail payments to its 900 million users. In June 2015, the social media titan dropped the requirement to have a Facebook account to use the service, a strong indication the two will become unbundled, so to speak. Here’s why.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Those who travel to some of the wealthier parts of the world, however, will discover the well-to-do have much more expensive unattended retail tastes. shoppers got their own taste of unattended luxury retail when vending machines dispensing caviar were installed in several Los Angeles-area malls. A few years ago, U.S.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2016

These days, retail merchants must reach customers, both in-store and online, securely and conveniently. According to Dasilva, the past decade-plus has brought three major payments revolutions, each of which shook the retail industry. And it all started with Apple, he said. “I The four recent payments revolutions.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

When customers can apply for the Apple Card, for example , and receive approval and begin using it in minutes, patience with financial institutions that take longer will wear thin. What information is easily obtainable via social media, making it less useful for KYC and security purposes?

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PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2019

Visa’s newest APIs will help those within the Visa ecosystem to create digital cards on demand and add digital services. Is Apple Card Already Changing Payments? Venmo, which is owned by PayPal, is reportedly settling on Synchrony Financial to issue the Venmo credit card. Welcome to the PYMNTS Weekender. Top Stories.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Gift cards may seem a logical answer. What happens if you buy a card from a store that’s not exactly right for that person? Stuck is stuck, with a tight smile of thanks, and perhaps that card is left in a drawer. Stuck is stuck, with a tight smile of thanks, and perhaps that card is left in a drawer. But not brand.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

To make a purchase, consumers can come up to the device, swipe their cards (or tap with Apple Pay or Google Pay), and select their choice. Automated Retail Innovation. Beyond coffee, retailers are selling all sorts of products through automated retail. The machine then doses out the product.

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PYMNTS

MAY 24, 2018

Native commerce is where Aberman believes all platforms are headed — and that’s not just true for software developers like Apple, Google and Microsoft, but also for social media platforms like Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. “In The Media/Commerce Connection. That’s what Rich Aberman, co-founder of WePay , predicts.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2017

Respondents wanted their banks or credit card issuers to enable the IoT seamless payment experience, trusting those institutions over retail channels, social networks and mobile device manufacturers. Only 26 percent said they would trust Google to enable new IoT payments methods, and Apple and Microsoft fared even worse.

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PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2019

As has been reported, Global Payments is the third largest merchant acquirer in the United States, while TSYS is the third largest card processor in the country. Citi Said ‘Thanks, But No Thanks’ To The Apple Card. Apple went with Goldman Sachs, announcing in March the new credit card that will be available in the summer.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 28, 2020

Keepsake accepts major credit cards or Apple Pay for payment and uses Stripe on the backend. Like many companies, Keepsake reaches its market through social media. Gift Cards. Beyond frames, the company also sells digital gift cards through its app and website. Payments and Logistics.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

To make a purchase, consumers can come up to the device, swipe their cards (or tap with Apple Pay or Google Pay), and select their choice. Automated Retail Innovation. Beyond coffee, retailers are selling all sorts of products through automated retail. The machine then doses out the product.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 17, 2016

every card transaction has to be authorized. It surprised even us that after nine months of looking at the 650 sites that represent 70 percent of eCommerce volume and the review of 10K data points that big retailers did no better than small ones at optimizing their online sites for checkout. Private Label Cards. percent from 2.97

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Before these retailers onboard new customers, however, they have to convert shoppers into subscribers. Apple, for instance, has changed its rules and required in-app subscriptions to much more clearly show the price of their offerings. Moreover, they can send an item back to the retailer with a free prepaid envelope.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 23, 2020

That is why there are so few additions to the list of all-time classics like “Just Do It,” “Think Different” and “I’m Lovin’ It” — odds are you just thought of Nike, Apple and McDonald’s for a split second upon reading those slogans, whether or not you’ve personally experienced their respective shoes, electronics or Big Macs.

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PYMNTS

JULY 27, 2017

Security in the digital age is a goal for most retailers and consumers — and nearly everyone else in the business world. When it comes to personal information, especially data linked to payment accounts, the level of privacy and accuracy of security are key in keeping the retail world spinning.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2016

The only things we can confidently say about this year, predictions-wise, is that we will spend less time watching political debates on TV and more time getting drawn into them on social media. Apple Pay — the strongest player in the NFC field — has rather weak adoption rates. So, what are our favorite questions for next year?

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PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2019

As noted in this space this past week, SCA has goals that are laudable by any measure, as the SCA requirement seeks to reduce fraud and make online card-not-present (CNP) transactions more secure. Card giant Mastercard has estimated that just 25 percent of those in Europe are actually fully aware of SCA. Retail Sales: Rally 1.6

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Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

After Retail Delivery had some mushy general sessions a few years ago, this is the second year in a row we have seen some provocative stuff on the main stage. Pointing to creating sales opportunities with branch traffic declines, Verba talked about the power of instant issue/replacement debit cards and 1 million gift cards issued a year.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 31, 2016

While there is some concern from investors that advertising sales are the sole source of revenue (hence the “mostly”), Snapchat’s great Snapbot unattended retail experiment shows that the social media company may have a few more revenue tricks up its digital sleeve. Resolution: Study up. . Oh, chatbots.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Unsurprisingly, fast food patrons immediately began warring on social media about whether or not the results could be trusted. People on social media will engage in online debate for almost any reason — sometimes no reason at all. It’s a contentious question. According to Foursquare , the answer is yes.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2018

From Amazon to Home Depot , retailers are turning to lockers as a way for customers to pick up their orders in brick-and-mortar stores. Slice , in particular, seeks to provide pizzerias with mobile-optimized website and tools that enable customers to place orders through social media channels.

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PYMNTS

JULY 19, 2019

And, despite reporting on July 12 that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had reached an agreement to fine Facebook $5 billion, shares in the social media company were up $3.84 And, in other news, Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook executives testified about their business practices before the House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee.

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Gonzobanker

AUGUST 17, 2022

Then, bad grades came in right as summer party season kicked off, mom and dad took away the car and credit card, and the Venmo transfers came to a screeching halt. Thankfully, there was still a smartphone and social media to commiserate. First, there was the drama leading up to the breakup with the rich hottie.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google and Microsoft: Together, these tech giants are the Frightful Five, and they’re always up to something. The social media giant is reportedly testing APIs to power these in-app purchases. 238 cities in the U.S., The iPhone X becomes available for presale today, Oct.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

The real danger is that if followers on social media are swayed, they might be swayed right to the edge of an investment cliff. Mayweather has posted his enthusiasm on social media, too, backing as many as three ICOs. Consumer Confidence : Might happy holidays be in store for retailers? Maybe it never was.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 21, 2020

And as measured by improved card activation and use rates, the approach has worked. The digital wallets, through Google and Apple, he said, offer a way for merchants to let consumers translate and convert whatever points they’re managing directly onto a POS and gain control over their rewards.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2016

“Today, we are seeing other form factors emerging, beyond just the credit card, including the watch, the bracelet, the payment ring and the car one day,” Chris Curtin, chief of brand and innovation marketing officer at Visa, told RCR Wireless News. It looks like it’s no harm, no foul for Apple. The (Advertising) Haves And Have-Nots.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

For payments, King Children accepts all credit and debit cards; it also plans to take Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Heath Savings Accounts (HSAs) shortly. Zaveri also plans to integrate Apple Pay into the site soon. He also noted that the company designed the flow and experience to be similar to a social media app.).

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PYMNTS

APRIL 4, 2018

With platforms such as Slice, pizzeria owners can compete with the larger players through a mobile-optimized website and tools that enable customers to place orders through social media channels. The payments system is flexible, allowing customers to pay by cash or credit card. A Pizza Button.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Even with technology’s increasing influence on retail banking, it’s not typical for a community bank to have one of its most senior and trusted executives concentrate primarily on leading consumer product and payments innovation. Retail offices: 85. But then again, Rockland Trust Co. is not typical. Alex Jimenez. Rockland Trust Co.

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Javelin Strategy & Research

JANUARY 22, 2015

Host Card Emulation (HCE) eviscerated the SWP model and any chance for an upper hand that the mobile operators wanted to maintain, killing their business model of charging issuers for access to the secure element on handsets. Despite the media hype, POS mobile payments are in their infancy in the US, with just $7.2 Of that $7.2

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ZootBlog

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Regulations forced the issue, and the deadline for issuers and retailers to comply was October 1, 2015, or face liability for fraud losses. Rather than swiping your card, you insert it into the POS terminal. Al Dominick, president of Bank Director said, “Banks have to compete with major retailers and mobile payment solutions.

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Long Lasting Ideas

JANUARY 5, 2015

In the age of Apple Pay, Google Wallet, and online banking, the old assumptions are shattered. A whopping 63 percent of millennials (ages 18 to 29) don’t have a credit card, according to a survey commissioned by Bankrate and compiled by Princeton Survey Research Associates International. This is the most indebted class ever.

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