Mastercard and Kisio, a unit of Keolis, are joining forces to make it easier for people to pay for transportation around a city. In a press release, the companies announced at Smart Cities New York (SCNY) that Mastercard and Kisio will transform how millions of...
As Small Business (SMB) Week kicks off, small business owners are generally optimistic about the future. A majority (54.0 percent) expect revenue increases, a slightly higher number than felt the same enthusiasm this time last year. How does this translate to the restaurant industry? Though...
A first-in-the-nation payment solution that allows drivers to purchase gas from their cars without taking out cash, a credit card or a mobile app has launched in Westborough, MA. Those with E-ZPass can register for PayByCar to easily pay for their gas at the Route 9 Alltown...
On April 7, PayPal announced some changes to its user agreement. Currently, when someone sells goods or services, they are charged a flat transaction fee, as well as a percentage-based commission on the sale. If a customer asks for a refund, all except the small transaction...
Square has released a new app called Square Invoices to help businesses design, manage and send invoices from anywhere, the company announced on Tuesday (March 26). The app works in real time and lets users handle all facets of their business from their mobile devices....
In an effort to make Scan & Go a bit quicker, Sam’s Club, owned by retailing giant Walmart, has developed and is testing an app that uses a camera for a mobile shopping experience, identifying products in consumers’ baskets rather than barcodes. According to reports,...
To help manage the booking and payment needs of its users, Square rolled out its Appointments app for Android. The app can be downloaded for free on the Google Play App Store or iTunes App Store, according to a post on Square’s website. The service...
With the potential for rapid growth and job creation, FinTech firms in Africa have caught the attention of global investors. According to the London Stock Exchange Group’s 2019 “Companies to Inspire Africa” report, which highlights these firms, the FinTech sector has the second highest growth rate...
AlipayHK users will soon be able to use the service in parts of Japan and Southern China, the company said on Tuesday (Feb. 26). The service will be available next month in the Chinese cities of Shenzhen and Guangzhou, where AlipayHK customers can use their...
