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PAAY Rolls Out Partner Platform To Complement EMV 3DS Technology

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PAAY has rolled out a partner platform to let merchants and payment providers implement and track EMV 3DS, a standard that aims to help prevent unauthorized card-not-present (CNP) transactions, throughout different merchant accounts. In that instance, merchants have to contend with cart abandonment. seconds on average through EMV 3DS.

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Fingerprint-enabled payment cards to make debut at Bank of Cyprus

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Bank of Cyprus (BOC) is set to launch the world’s first commercial EMV payment card with a built-in fingerprint sensor as part of a partnership with technology provider Gemalto. When they do this, a comparison is made between the scanned fingerprint and the reference biometric data that is securely stored within the card.

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Biometrics Changes Tempt eCommerce Companies As Fraud Defense

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Consumers know it as the fingerprint or facial recognition on credit cards. But for eCommerce biometrics focuses almost exclusively on validating user identity. For example, different technologies distinguish user identity in different ways. Voice recognition has also proven to be effective. “In

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How Hoteliers Can Tap Into Modular Sleeping Capsules

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They can also pay for their stay with a credit card in the app, and can build a profile that saves their preferences for a future stay. The idea is to build the user experience in such a way that guests can complete essential functions of their stay through their phones. The whole user experience is very different,” Krymov said.

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3D-Secure Overhaul Could Lead To Wider Adoption

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In this case, though, that upgrade comes to a security protocol designed to strengthen security around online credit card transactions, but which has seen little change since its inception 17 years ago. Of course, a streamlined user experience and mobile-first approach will encourage adoption, as well. In-App Purchases.

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Israel’s Bank Leumi Launches No-Fee Mobile Account

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The technology allows Pepper to get to know its users, customize relevant content, and offer a personalized banking experience that differs from person to person. Once registered, customers can order a credit card and check books free of charge. Pepper is currently available to domestic customers in Israel.

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Voice-Activated Tracker: Milestones

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That night, the “name that tune”-style game was given the Alexa treatment, adding voice functionality to the user experience. While 10,000 seems like a major milestone — and it is in some ways — the statistic still pales in comparison to the number of apps that major smartphone operating systems boast.

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