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.

Source: investopedia.com

Security Worries May Damper Paym Launch in UK
Security Worries May Damper Paym Launch in UK
April 28, 2014  |  Europe

Paym plans to launch on Tuesday, however, many consumers are saying that they do not plan on using the app, according to a survey.

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Chase Says Winning Mobile Payments Goes Past Transactions
Chase Says Winning Mobile Payments Goes Past Transactions
April 25, 2014  |  Alternative Finances

A Chase executive said that in order to win mobile payments, banks need to offer incentives.

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PayPal Rethinks NFC to Enhance Security
PayPal Rethinks NFC to Enhance Security
April 23, 2014  |  Mobile Commerce

The company isn't planning on any initiatives anytime soon, however, the company president does believe that they are becoming less skeptic about NFC.

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Yahoo Launches Mobile App for eCommerce Businesses
Yahoo Launches Mobile App for eCommerce Businesses
April 21, 2014  |  Mobile

The mobile app will allow online business owners to view how customers interact on a website.

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Apple Looking into Mobile Payments
Apple Looking into Mobile Payments
April 18, 2014  |  Mobile Commerce

It is possible that Apple may position itself as a direct competitor to eBay's PayPal.

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How Peer-to-Peer Payment Apps are Improving the Way Payments are Made
How Peer-to-Peer Payment Apps are Improving the Way Payments are Made
April 17, 2014  |  Mobile

The volume of peer-to-peer payments has grown to over $1 trillion.

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Baidu Joins Mobile Payments Race in China
Baidu Joins Mobile Payments Race in China
April 17, 2014  |  News

The Baidu Wallet provides money transfers, payments and wealth management services.

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The $160 Billion Burning a Hole in Apple’s Pocket
The $160 Billion Burning a Hole in Apple’s Pocket
April 14, 2014  |  Commentary

Everyone’s favorite payments parlor game is speculating about what, if anything, Apple plans to do in the mobile payment space. Just last week, we heard...

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Report: Apps Taking Up More Of Consumers’ Mobile Time
Report: Apps Taking Up More Of Consumers’ Mobile Time
April 14, 2014  |  Hmmm

Consumers on average spend nearly three hours a day on their mobile devices. Whereas only a few years ago mobile Web browsing consumed much of...

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