By Anne Hay, EVP & Chief Marketing Officer, PayNearMe Born in the 1980s and 90s, Gen Xers were considered technology pioneers. They catalyzed the digital revolution, ushering in the era of personal computing and mobile technology. Fast forward to 2024, and half of these once-early-adopters ...
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By Douglas Hall, Publisher, PaymentsNEXT Discover’s 2024 Payments State of the Union highlights risks and opportunities In today’s fast-paced digital economy, slow payments and rampant fraud are not just inconveniences; they represent significant hurdles that can stifle growth for merchants and negatively impact consumer loyalty. ...
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By Brent Johnson, CISO, Bluefin A notable shift is occurring in the payment landscape as mobile wallets gain traction among consumers. Mobile wallets’ convenience and robust security features make them increasingly valued: In 2023, 60% of consumers reported using mobile wallets for essential transactions like ...
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By Michael Seaman, CEO & Founder, Swipesum In today’s online world, digital payments have become essential for businesses looking to thrive in the competitive market. With smart devices and the convenience they offer, embracing mobile payments and other contemporary forms of payment is crucial for ...
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By Jeff Domansky, Managing Editor The Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC) has emphasized the urgent need for Congress to pass the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA). With total swipe fees surpassing $170 billion annually and costing the average family over $1,100, the CCCA could save an estimated $16 billion annually. ...
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By Steve Kramer, VP Product, PayNearMe Though many of us manage our bill payments quite smoothly, you might be surprised to learn that more than 50% of consumers say they’ve paid one or more of their bills late over the past 12 months, according to ...
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By Brian Geier, VP of Business Intelligence, Recurly Insights drive business decision-making, and Recurly has a unique subscription industry perspective. We have an invaluable view of hundreds of millions of subscribers across thousands of industry-leading consumer subscription brands. Something interesting popped on Recurly’s radar during ...
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Software is enabling better payments execution and increasing the power of merchants By Rikhil Bajaj, Head of Fintech and Software, Tarsadia Investments When Adyen’s (AMS: ADYEN) stock price declined over 50% in the week following its Aug 17, 2023 earnings announcement, it was symptomatic of ...
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By Shai Gabay, Co-founder & CEO, Trustmi Fraud and human errors affecting business payments have threatened companies worldwide over the last decade. However, we’ve seen this trend accelerate over the past four years, with many reports showing that it’s only getting worse. Various activities enable ...
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A busy week in payments news already. We’ve got a roundup of the latest global payments news to keep you in the know and out in front of the latest industry developments. The Merchants Payments Coalition says the Credit Card Competition Act could save merchants ...
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