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Checkbook Launches Virtual Cards After Joining Visa FinTech Program

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Checkbook has joined Visa 's FinTech Fast Track program and launched Virtual Cards , a program that will expand the reach of real-time payments, according to a press release. Virtual Cards were created by Checkbook to reduce the fear of losing a wallet or being a target of credit fraud, according to the release.

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Why Mexico’s SMBs Need A FinTech Operating System And Not Another Bank

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In an interview with Karen Webster, Vilash Poovala , founder and CEO of FinTech Oyster , said online financial platforms, powered by open banking, can serve as alternatives for business banking in a country where business banking seems an afterthought. As Poovala told Webster: “We had to get a debit card by actually creating our own startup.

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Google Teams With Portland’s Public Transport Operator TriMet for First Android Pay Virtual Transit Card

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Here comes the world’s first virtual transit card in Android Pay, well at least according to Google and Portland’s public transport operator TriMet, who teamed up to unveil the Hop Fastpass.

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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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Young Consumers Love to “Buy Now, Pay Later” – Here’s What to Know About the Explosive Fintech Trend

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Here are critical facts to know about some of the most popular BNPL service platforms: Afterpay: Afterpay was founded in Australia in 2014 but was acquired by fintech Square earlier this year. When deciding whether to use a BNPL service for a purchase, it is essential to read the fine print.

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Corporate Card Innovators Dive Into Virtualization

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As FinTechs and other financial service providers drive commercial card adoption, virtual card technology becomes an increasingly popular focus of innovation initiatives, particularly as corporates demand solutions to support a remote workforce. Barclaycard Debuts V-Card For Expense Management.

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FinTech Innovation Eases B2C Sellers’ Entrance Into The B2B World

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The takeover signaled an evolution of the company's business model from a traditionally business-to-consumer (B2C) seller, to one that includes business-to-business (B2B) operations. The Outsourced FinTech Opportunity. For a consumer-facing retailer, these workflows can be unfamiliar and add a flood of friction into the sales process.