FinTech Pinwheel teamed with account opening solutions firm Candescent, formerly Terafina. The partnership brings Pinwheel’s direct deposit switching solution to Candescent’s bank and credit union clients, according to a Wednesday (Oct. 30) press release. “Consumers today have more accounts than ever before, banking at multiple...
Ahead of the holiday shopping season, payments network Affirm is upgrading its app. The company, known for its buy now, pay later (BNPL) offering, now provides users with — among other things — easier access to personalized payment terms and interest-free offers via its app,...
GU, a Japanese fashion brand and sister company to Uniqlo, launched its first U.S. flagship store in New York and its eCommerce platform last month. Company officials focus on digital transformation to create a cohesive shopping experience that integrates online and offline interactions. For GU...
It wasn’t long ago that self-service banking meant punching a keypad on an ATM located at a bank vestibule — after banking hours, perhaps — and getting access to cash or depositing checks. Banking is moving beyond the confines of the branch setting and ATMs,...
August 09, 2024
As aggregators look to drive spending despite consumers’ belt-tightening behaviors, Grubhub is using new digital features to drive up check sizes. The company announced earlier this month the launch of several new features, including an in-app digital wallet that shows consumers the credits they have available, such as gift cards and rewards benefits. In an […]
July 15, 2024
Customer expectations are perpetually evolving — meaning the experiences they are offered should, too. Innovation is the key to staying ahead, especially within the digitally transformed retail landscape. Against that...
July 05, 2024
The barbecues will die down to a few flickering embers. The fireworks’ booming will echo and fade. And the summer getaways during the work-shortened week will give way to the...
June 13, 2024
As technology and the connected economy march onward, the boundary between the digital and physical worlds is becoming increasingly blurred. New opportunities are emerging — with geolocation technology at the...
October 31, 2024
Zelle reportedly wants users to use its platform via banking apps instead of its own. An executive for the peer-to-peer payments provider told Reuters on Thursday (Oct. 31) that while more than 2,200 banks and credit unions are part of its network, just 2% of Zelle transactions happen on its mobile app. With that in […]
October 30, 2024
FinTech Pinwheel teamed with account opening solutions firm Candescent, formerly Terafina. The partnership brings Pinwheel’s direct deposit switching solution to Candescent’s bank and credit union clients, according to a Wednesday...
October 30, 2024
Ahead of the holiday shopping season, payments network Affirm is upgrading its app. The company, known for its buy now, pay later (BNPL) offering, now provides users with — among...
October 24, 2024
Western Union plans to acquire Dash, a mobile wallet in Singapore that has more than 1.4 million users. The company and Dash owner Singtel signed a conditional agreement on the...
