Mobile Payments

A mobile payment is a money payment made for a product or service through a portable electronic device such as a tablet or cell phone. Mobile payment technology can also be used to send money to friends or family members, such as with the applications PayPal and Venmo.

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Latin America Tries To Tackle Its Digital Security Problem

Latin America Tries To Tackle Its Digital Security Problem
Latin America Tries To Tackle Its Digital Security Problem
June 28, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

One of the recent cyberattacks against Latin American financial institutions, this one targeting Mexico’s central bank, resulted in the theft of a reported $15.2 million....

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PayPal Rolls Out Checkout With Smart Payment Buttons
PayPal Rolls Out Checkout With Smart Payment Buttons
June 28, 2018  |  Payments Innovation

Today PayPal is launching Checkout with Smart Payment Buttons, the latest salvo in the firm’s ongoing war against checkout friction. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Google Pay Now Available In Germany
Google Pay Now Available In Germany
June 28, 2018  |  Google

Google Pay, the mobile payment service of Google, is now live in Germany, with customers able to download the payment app via the Google Play...

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NEW DATA: Why 80 Percent of Top FI Performers Put User Engagement First
NEW DATA: Why 80 Percent of Top FI Performers Put User Engagement First
June 27, 2018  |  Innovation

What does offering top-notch customer experience mean in the digital age? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Venmo Launches Debit Cards
Venmo Launches Debit Cards
June 25, 2018  |  Digital Payments

Venmo is getting into cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Grocers Reduce Friction At Checkout
Grocers Reduce Friction At Checkout
June 25, 2018  |  Today In Data

The checkout line can be a pain point for consumers, but cashier-less stores seek to make the trip to the grocery store a bit easier. At convenience...

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Apple Pay Offers Promotion On Adidas
Apple Pay Offers Promotion On Adidas
June 22, 2018  |  Apple Pay

Apple is giving customers 15 percent off purchases made in the Adidas iOS app when users buy the merchandise with Apple Pay. Get the Full...

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WEX Deploys Biometrics For Mobile Fleet Payments
WEX Deploys Biometrics For Mobile Fleet Payments
June 20, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Commercial payments firm WEX announced Tuesday (June 19) the launch of DriverDash, a mobile-first transaction authorization service for fleet drivers. The solution enables fleet drivers to...

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