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 Netspend On How Increased Security Demands Spur Virtual Card Adoption

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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. Virtual Card Payment Trends. Netspend observed many more of its prepaid card customers activate virtual wallet capabilities during the pandemic.

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How Retailers Could Turn Smart Vending Into A $15B Market By 2025

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In the unattended retail space, vending operators are also becoming more aware of the shifting behaviors of their shoppers and the need for swift and digital payment options. The wall-mounted machine also has a 21-inch screen for consumer interaction, and comes ready to accept near-field communication (NFC) contactless and card payments.

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Money Management During The Coronavirus Crisis

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Therefore, smart money management is critical to survival through this period. HOW TO MANAGE CASH. The dos and don’ts of liquidity management. Therefore, always own an independent policy from the retail market for yourself and your dependent family members. HOW TO MANAGE LOANS. DON’T BORROW WITHOUT COMPARISON.

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UK Card Spend Reaches Highest Level Since at Least 2006

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But this year’s rise seems to also have been driven by inflation, pushing the amount of average credit card spend in the UK to the highest level since our UK Risk Benchmarking records began in 2006. This rise occurred in a month when UK retail sales volumes were widely reported as being down relative to past years.

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Mastercard Bets On Biometric Cards To Advance Inclusion

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In early May, Mastercard , in partnership with SEDESSON, the Mexico state agency for social benefits, and Edenred Bank, announced a first-of-its-kind test in Mexico’s Sonora state – the first regional test of biometric card technology in national history. The Challenge of Building the Right Card for the Job. In the U.S.

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Unattended Retail Stumbles In China, But Global Growth Continues

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Unattended retail is having a moment – a bad moment, as it turns out, in China, according to reports. The challenges there come as kiosks and other forms of unattended retail continue to develop globally. For one, selling fresh groceries via unattended retail is not an easy business. Unattended Failure. Global Growth.

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Retail Pulse: Chipotle Mexican Grill Unveils Alexa Skill; Kroger Goes Back To Basics

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Retailers are tapping into voice technology to help consumers order their favorite products such as restaurant takeout as they expand their artificial intelligence (AI) strategies. From 7-Eleven to Chipotle Mexican Grill, retailers are expanding their digital ordering strategy with the help of voice assistant technology. Kroger Co.

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