PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2020

Capturing and then enabling card-on-file payments when consumers buy the products or services they consume in the physical world. Part of that includes reminding consumers to use their contactless cards when they check out in their stores (if they have one) or their mobile wallets (if they choose). Uber and Starbucks pioneered it.

Cards 147

Cards Study Maine Payments 147

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2019

In the fifth official study conducted by the Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta, Boston, Richmond and San Francisco, the 2018 Diary of Consumer Payment Choice (DCPC) detailed the cash and non-cash payment behavior of U.S. made over half of their payments with cards (debit, credit and prepaid) at 54 percent or 23 payments.

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Study Report Cards San Francisco 101

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

That’s a silly simplification of the very serious matter of what AI is doing for the restaurant sector, among others, as online ordering becomes a way of life and not just a lockdown relic. Businesses rapidly embraced digital solutions in 2020 as shopping (and eating) moved online while everyone hid out indoors.

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Mobile Boston Fraud Colorado 289

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Customers in Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C. All stores will be open on Christmas Eve for online order pickup, the company said. will have a wider merchandise selection for same-day and next-day pickup. .

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Los Angeles San Francisco Baltimore New York City 208

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Many card-based solutions have recently debuted, aimed at helping businesses to more easily track expenses, and gain insights into how company funds are spent in the field. The solution also allows managers to set limits on how much money can be spent with the cards, and cancel or freeze them at any time, if necessary. Yordex , a U.K.-based

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Tools Boston Cards Management 141

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

As weaknesses in authorization systems can be exploited by online thieves, financial services firms are more vulnerable to hackers and get hit 300 times more often than other businesses, according to the Boston Consulting Group. The new service is being featured at the Mastercard Cybersecurity Summit in Croatia from Sept.

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Boston Security System Cards 177

PYMNTS

JANUARY 28, 2019

Since about mid-December of 2018, checking out in the stores here in Boston has become even more of a hassle. Never mind the people who start rummaging around in their purse or wallet to pull out their cards after stepping up to the checkout counter. The ability for merchants to surcharge in the U.S. is nothing new.

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Regulation Boston Cards Innovation 181

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2020

And in at least one cue for CBDC design to be taken from cash, the BIS stated that the digital currencies should be as “easy as using cash,” in transactions that can be done through tapping card or scanning a mobile phone, in a bid to encourage adoption and accessibility. In an interview with Karen Webster published Monday (Oct.

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Boston System Online Payments 233

CFPB Monitor

APRIL 3, 2017

The CFPB has issued its March 2017 complaint report that highlights credit card complaints. The report also highlights complaints from consumers in Massachusetts and the Boston metro area. On April 13, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. ” Click here for more information and a link to register.

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Massachusetts Cards Report West Virginia 89

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2017

It’s a hungry brand, gobbling up three different food delivery competitors in the last quarter alone: Boston-based Foodler, Groupon’s OrderUp and most recently, Yelp’s Eat24. The OrderUp acquisition from Groupon ended on similar terms, with Groupon customers gaining coupon codes and gift cards to certain Grubhub-participating restaurants.

Baltimore 138

Baltimore Boston Chicago Mobile 138

CFPB Monitor

APRIL 3, 2017

The CFPB has issued its March 2017 complaint report that highlights credit card complaints. The report also highlights complaints from consumers in Massachusetts and the Boston metro area. On April 13, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. ” Click here for more information and a link to register.

Massachusetts 74

Massachusetts Cards Report West Virginia 74

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2019

11), that public pilot officially came to an end, as Penn Station was added to the New York list of MTA stations that enables open payments using network-branded contactless cards. Penn Station is going online, and [the MTA] will enable another 50 stations this month. So, when is it coming to Boston?” Yesterday (Dec.

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New York US Payments Training 167

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

As more customers moved online, fraudsters took advantage of new and increasingly inventive opportunities to commit remote authentication fraud. Since the pandemic started, Crowe says, more customers are opening online or mobile accounts and making remote payments. Online U.S. By Elizabeth Judd. Education as an anti-fraud tool.

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Fraud Strategy Community Bank New York City 160

PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2018

Mastercard Introduces Remote Biometric Card Enrollment. As biometrics have begun to represent the next generation in securing payments, Mastercard has unveiled a technological advancement for its own biometric cards. Amazon Expands Boston Tech Hub; Adds 2,000 New Tech Roles. Regulators in the U.S.

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Regulation Boston Bitcoin cryptocurrency 101

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Early accounts seem to indicate that the just-launched Apple -branded credit card is finding its way into customers’ hands, and into heavy use. According to issuer Goldman Sachs , they have opened up about $10 billion in credit lines in just over month for the Apple Card. Of that $10 billion, Apple Card?

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Apple Massachusetts Data Cards 101

Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 1, 2021

With Brex’s arrival on the scene in 2018 followed by a meteoric rise to multi-unicorn status, there has been considerable attention to, and investment in business credit/charge cards ( see definition below ). Below is a ranked list of the 17 challenger business credit cards currently active in the United States. HQ: Boston.

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Cards Online Utah Austin 15

Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 1, 2021

With Brex’s arrival on the scene in 2018 followed by a meteoric rise to multi-unicorn status, there has been considerable attention to, and investment in business credit/charge cards ( see definition below ). Below is a ranked list of the 17 challenger business credit cards currently active in the United States. HQ: Boston.

Cards 15

Cards Online Utah Austin 15

PYMNTS

APRIL 5, 2019

It will also upgrade 16,000 ATMs with new features like paying with phones and the ability to pay credit card bills. As more and more people are handling routine transactions online, banks have been slowly reducing the number of branches they have. It said it was going to open branches in Boston, Washington, D.C.,

America 128

America ATM United States Cleveland 128

Fintech Labs Insights

JUNE 17, 2021

With Brex’s arrival on the scene in 2018 followed by a meteoric rise to multi-unicorn status, there has been considerable attention to, and investment in business credit/charge cards ( see definition below ). Here is a list of the 15 challenger business credit cards currently active in the United States. HQ: Boston. FunnelDash.

Cards 15

Cards Utah Online Austin 15

Fintech Labs Insights

JUNE 17, 2021

With Brex’s arrival on the scene in 2018 followed by a meteoric rise to multi-unicorn status, there has been considerable attention to, and investment in business credit/charge cards ( see definition below ). Here is a list of the 15 challenger business credit cards currently active in the United States. HQ: Boston. FunnelDash.

Cards 15

Cards Utah Online Austin 15

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

The release also noted that “gift cards may be redeemed until Nov. Barneys’ flagship locations are in New York City (one on Madison Avenue, the other in Chelsea), Los Angeles, San Francisco and the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston. 7, 2019 in accordance with the bankruptcy court order.”.

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Los Angeles New York San Francisco New York City 101

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Online platform eBay , which is faced with tepid growth in active sellers as well pressures on top-line growth for its core business, has just taken a significant step in its ongoing review of what’s working and what needs to change. 25) that it will sell its StubHub ticketing operations to online ticket reseller Viagogo Entertainment Inc.

United States 130

United States Community Payments Massachusetts 130

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Online shopping is on a tear, and marketplaces are reaping the rewards. billion — online payments were completed in the U.S. In the post, Shopify wrote, “by accepting Venmo directly in your online store, users can complete their purchase in just a few clicks. Just under 150 billion — or 148.5

Retail 131

Retail Payments Apple Online 131

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Goldman Denies Discriminatory Apple Card Practices, Says It Will Reassess Limits. Goldman Sachs has promised to reevaluate how credit limits are determined for Apple Card users after being accused of gender discrimination. Amazon To Build $40M Robotics Innovation Hub Near Boston. Google Dives Into DDAs. Deutsche Bank told U.K.

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Google Payments Apple cryptocurrency 139

PYMNTS

MARCH 19, 2018

After all, Boston managed to have a St. According to John Hecht, consumer finance analyst at the investment bank Jefferies, retailers “have become really aggressive at pushing back” and looking for better rates from the card networks. Sometimes, the unexpected is good. Will Walmart Flip Big Into Flipkart? After the U.S.

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Data Cards Online Retail 108

PYMNTS

MARCH 29, 2018

In investment news, Boston-based Flipside Crypto notched $3.4 The company plans to use the funding to develop tools and algorithms that scan the online crypto market and serve as the basis of its investment recommendations. The company made the donation through DonorsChoose.org. million in equity funding, BostInno reported. In the U.S.,

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Bitcoin cryptocurrency Boston Groups 111

CB Insights

AUGUST 2, 2018

One of the biggest trends in fintech today is the rise of digital banking products like mobile checking accounts and new debit cards. From Square to Paypal, a host of fintechs are creating products that let consumers spend money directly out of digital accounts using a physical card. turning Digital p2p payments into debit cards.

Cards 71

Cards Fintech UX Strategy 71

PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2019

The store pays homage to Tivoli’s Boston roots and exposes the brand to existing customers along with (hopefully) new shoppers. But when consumers are ready to make a purchase, the company accepts credit cards as well as cash. As a regular online customer, DePasquale pointed out that what one sees isn’t always one gets.

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Retail Branding Boston Online 144

PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2021

Online FinTech startup SoFi announced Thursday (Jan. Today, SoFi’s suite of products includes 11 different offerings including a no-fee bank and savings account, debit and credit cards, student loans, mortgages, investments, auto/life/homeowners/renters insurance, as well as lending and planning services for small businesses.

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Capital Los Angeles Boston Lending 150

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 22, 2018

fans traveling to Boston for the start of the World Series will want to pack — and possibly purchase for the first time — sweaters, as this week will be an excellent opportunity to enjoy New England’s crisp fall weather. Gift Cards’ New Unfavorable Fans. As of September 2018, losses from gift-card fraud have hit $53 million.

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Data Fraud Cards Regulation 134

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 21, 2020

And you can see it in the hustle by retailers and brands large and small to pivot their businesses and business models — and the disclaimers on just about every retail site starting a week or more ago that orders placed online might not make it in time for Christmas. Take PayPal, for example. And the Pays still haven’t. 25-31, 2020.

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Apple Study Innovation Survey 227

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

For those charged with managing the consumer’s trust and safety when transacting online, and in the midst of increasingly clever cybercrooks, being comfortable going against the status quo flow has become much more important than ever before, he said. Card Networks Want to Raise Their Prices. Amazon Takes Its Bite Out of the Big Apple.

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Cards Course Study New York 169

PYMNTS

JUNE 9, 2017

Now they can earn points no matter how they pay, even if they opt to use a credit card or cash. The new app is powered by LevelUp , a mobile payments platform created by Boston startup SCVNGR and the force behind PYMNTS’ mobile order-ahead tracker. That’s the biggest win for our guests,” said Rettker. Because they are special to us.”.

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social media Mobile Boston Payments 109

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

In a Federal Reserve Bank of Boston survey of mobile banking and payment services released in August, roughly three-fourths of about 600 community banks and credit unions in five Federal Reserve districts that were polled were offering some kind of mobile service. View credit card balances, transaction history. Stop payment requests.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Boston Community Iowa 70

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Items available for sale will range from the Air Force 1 drops to The Ten Collection — items that Nike said in an online post are “specific to Atlanta’s vibe.” The store’s concept, which was dubbed Nike NYC, was to blend the online and offline worlds with the help of smartphones. It makes that purchasing much easier.”

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Atlanta Retail New York City New York 127

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

In a Federal Reserve Bank of Boston survey of mobile banking and payment services released in August, roughly three-fourths of about 600 community banks and credit unions in five Federal Reserve districts that were polled were offering some kind of mobile service. View credit card balances, transaction history. Stop payment requests.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Boston Community Iowa 70

Fintech Labs Insights

JUNE 27, 2023

Enter the digital insurance challengers aiming to fill the gaps through simple online/mobile interfaces. The post Top 18 Digital & Online Insurance Providers for Small Businesses (SMB): June 2023 first appeared on Fintech Labs SMB Center. This can improve visibility on our website, but does not impact the company’s FAB score.

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