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Frictionless Payments And Top Mobile Banking Innovation

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Banks are turning to digital technology to enhance the customer experience — and reduce payment friction — in an effort to boost top and bottom lines. But, in terms of branches, the bank seeks to grow its physical footprint in new markets such as Denver, Indianapolis, Minneapolis and Salt Lake City. Bank of America. JPMorgan Chase.

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New Anthem App Allows Smartphone Healthcare Payments

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A payment app being launched by health insurer Anthem Inc. Clearly, this is an opportunity to innovate on the business model.”. health insurer, UnitedHealthcare, announced in June it will purchase healthcare payments company Equian for around $3.2 The new app will also tie in other features, including video doctor visits.

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More Retailers Are Checking Into Hotels In Search Of Innovation

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West Elm, another furniture store, says it will open its first hotel next year — later than originally planned — but has locations coming in Detroit; Minneapolis; Indianapolis; Oakland, Calif.; As well, the furnishings brand RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, plans to open RH Guesthouse in New York in the fall. and Portland, Maine.

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Rover180 Acquires Vemity To Boost AI Capabilities

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Located in Indianapolis, Rover180 provides alternative supply chain finance and factoring programs. The company will now use Vemity’s technology to cut costs related to invoicing and accelerated payments for the transportation industry. “We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of innovation in the finance industry.

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Uber Eats Updates Its App To Pay Tab While Dining In

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The dine-in payment feature will launch in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, New York City, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. We’re thrilled to welcome Postmates to the Uber family as we innovate together to deliver better experiences for consumers, delivery people, and merchants across the country.”.

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BofA Consumers Can Add Credit, Debit Cards To PayPal From Mobile Banking App

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The integration with PayPal is part of the financial institution’s effort to deliver innovative payment services to its more than 24 million active mobile users. According to Bank of America , its customers have been adopting digital payments at record rates. over the course of the next four years.

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Grocery Round-Up: Instacart’s Big Valuation Jump, Kroger’s Ghost Kitchens And Grocery Deals Come To Prime Day

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Earlier this week, Instacart and Mastercard co-announced a new offer for cardholders of a free two months of Instacart Express when they signed on for an annual membership for $99 with Mastercard as the primary payment method. The new ghost kitchens will be available in Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio. Kroger’s Ghost Kitchens.