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local payment preferences research by PPRO
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Local payments preferences critical to e-commerce success

When it comes to e-commerce and cross-border payments, it’s critical to consider the importance of local payment methods (LPM) and preferences. Payment specialist PPRO has released Payments Almanac 2.0, its latest analysis of global payments markets, e-commerce growth and local payment preferences. The Almanac has ...
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April 19 Global payments news roundup
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April 19 Global payments news roundup

It’s a holiday weekend ahead but we’ve still got your global payments news roundup to keep you current. MasterCard purchased POS loans platform Vyze while Amazon announced plans to depart the China online marketplace. We’ve got a look at contactless cards in the US and ...
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connected car and IOT payments
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Connected car and other IoT payments gaining speed

A new Transaction Network Services (TNS) report shows connected car and other internet of things (IoT) payments are getting traction with consumers. The survey of more than 3100 consumers in the US, UK, and Australia shows 26% of respondents that own a voice assistant have ...
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Feb 15 global payments news
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2Checkout report highlights 2019 global digital commerce trends

A new report from 2Checkout shows an increase in global digital commerce sales of software, SaaS and online services as well as growth in sales of subscriptions for these products and services. 2Checkout analyzed millions of customer transactions on its global platform between March 2018 ...
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Mar 29 Global payments news roundup: Apple Card, cashless bans, biometrics

Your Friday roundup of global payments news is ready for launch. We start with a look at 2018 gift card preferences and what’s on the horizon. Then we move over to China for a look at a boom in biometrics payments. Ever ordered dinner from ...
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latest gift card research
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2018 gift card preferences, growth and features

First Data has some fascinating research on 2018 gift card preferences, growth and trends in the UK. If you’re a retailer or online seller using gift cards as part of your marketing strategy, you’ll want to learn more. Physical gift cards just won’t die One ...
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chatbots in banking
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Will chatbots translate into savings and better service?

A new study from Juniper Research shows financial institutions will save an estimated $209 million in 2019 by using chatbots for customer service. By 2023, those savings could reach 862 million hours of time saved or $7.3 billion in operational savings globally. It’s no wonder ...
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global payments news roundup
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Global payments news roundup: EU cross-border commerce, invoice fraud, biometric bank cards

It’s Friday and we’ve got your global payments news roundup. 23% of e-commerce in Europe is now cross-border according to a new report. Research shows consumers would buy more if retailers offered free returns. Thumbs up for the new biometrics bank card now testing in ...
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global payments news roundup
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Mar 8 Global payments news roundup

What a busy week in the payments world despite the distractions in DC! Here’s your weekly global payments news roundup. Philly became the first US city to ban cashless stores totally. A Mitek survey looks at cross-border e-commerce and a recipe for success. We’ve got ...
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Shopify Plus global e-commerce research
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Ingredients for cross-border e-commerce success

Are you already selling globally or unsure where to start or how to improve your cross-border sales? We’ve got some insight and tips from Shopify Plus that should help you tap into the estimated $3.5 trillion global retail e-commerce market. Some 57% of global online ...
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