Payment Methods

What is a payment method? Well there are many, debit, credit, ACH, blockchain, and cross border. There are also many other way to transact through the wires. Credit card, debit card, cheque, money transfers, and recurring cash or ACH (Automated Clearing House) disbursements are all electronic payments methods.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

As Klarna Eyes Banking, BNPL Becomes Onramp to NextGen Neobank
As Klarna Eyes Banking, BNPL Becomes Onramp to NextGen Neobank
August 19, 2024  |  BNPL

For Klarna, buy now, pay later (BNPL) may serve as an onramp toward building a wider financial ecosystem tied to its app — and perhaps,...

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Apple’s NFC Move Ushers in New Era of POS Competition
Apple’s NFC Move Ushers in New Era of POS Competition
August 15, 2024  |  Apple

Apple’s move to open up near-field communications (NFC) technology — specifically so that third-party developers can integrate NFC transactions — may turbocharge digital wallets’ momentum....

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Zip to Offer BNPL to US Merchants Using Stripe
Zip to Offer BNPL to US Merchants Using Stripe
August 15, 2024  |  BNPL

Zip’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) offering will be generally available later this year as a payment method for U.S. merchants using Stripe. Its availability in the United...

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Apple Gives Third Parties Access to Tap-and-Go Payments Tech
Apple Gives Third Parties Access to Tap-and-Go Payments Tech
August 14, 2024  |  Apple

Apple says it is giving developers access to its near-field communication (NFC) technology. “Starting with iOS 18.1, developers will be able to offer NFC contactless...

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Mastercard and MetaMask Team to Launch Crypto-to-Fiat Card
Mastercard and MetaMask Team to Launch Crypto-to-Fiat Card
August 14, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Mastercard has launched a crypto-to-fiat card with Web3/blockchain platform MetaMask and cryptocurrency payments firm Baanx. The MetaMask Card, announced Wednesday (Aug. 14), lets MetaMask wallet...

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Google Brings Value-Added Services to Its Digital Wallet
Google Brings Value-Added Services to Its Digital Wallet
August 14, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

Digital wallets are transforming payments and commerce. In today’s operational landscape, where convenience reigns supreme and value-added services drive customer stickiness, the financial services industry...

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Mastercard Debuts Enhancements to Open Banking Program
Mastercard Debuts Enhancements to Open Banking Program
August 13, 2024  |  Mastercard

Mastercard is upgrading its open banking for lending program, powered by employment/income verifier Argyle. The new features, announced Tuesday (Aug. 13), lets Mastercard offer income...

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Google Wallet and Acorns Launch Payment Solution Designed for Kids
Google Wallet and Acorns Launch Payment Solution Designed for Kids
August 09, 2024  |  Wearables

Parents can now provide their 7- to 12-year-old kids with a wearable payment device powered by Google Wallet and GoHenry by Acorns. The two organizations have partnered...

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Thredd Helps LianLian Launch Virtual Cards in APAC Market
Thredd Helps LianLian Launch Virtual Cards in APAC Market
August 08, 2024  |  Partnerships

Payments processor Thredd has helped LianLian Global launch a virtual card program in the APAC market. LianLian, a cross-border payments firm based in China, chose...

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