Amazon Launches Digital Currency for Kindle Fire CustomersMay 13, 2013After filing an application for a mobile wallet patent last month, Amazon continues to make moves in payments by adding a new digital currency, Amazon Coins, for its app store.
Google Wallet Head Osama Bedier QuitsMay 09, 2013Osama Bedier, the head of Google Wallet, has quit the company after two years in charge in which the solution has failed to gain widespread appeal.
Javelin Forecasts Big Growth in Mobile Payments By 2018April 03, 2013Javelin released a report today forecasting payments trends at the point of sale over the next few years, with growth expected in mobile payments and further decline in cash and checks.
Google Expected to Win Mobile Wallet Wars, Study FindsJanuary 30, 2013A new survey released yesterday by ACI Worldwide found that the majority of retail professionals involved said Google would beat out PayPal and Isis in the mobile wallet wars.
Early EMV Compliance Benefits U.S. MerchantsJanuary 16, 2013Even though the deadlines for merchants to comply with EMV are a few years off businesses can save money and prevent fraud if they accept EMV as soon as possible.
Digital Wallets Turn A CornerNovember 30, 2012The beginning of the holiday season has brought some positive tidings for the growth of mobile wallets. Bank Systems & Technology looks at the road - and challenges - ahead.
Guitar Center Accepts PayPal In-StoreNovember 19, 2012National musical instruments retailer Guitar Center is now offering PayPal mobile and card payments at the point-of-sale.
Walmart Takes on BanksOctober 08, 2012The retailing giant and American Express have teamed up to offer an alternative to traditional checking and debit accounts.
Moving Forward Mobile PaymentsAugust 16, 2012The Merchant Customer Exchange partnership between major retailers has a chance to be a major force in growing mobile payments adoption.
HNW Launches Retail Banking PracticeJune 26, 2012The newest practice of the firm will focus on delivering a wide range of integrated marketing solutions primarily for retail banks.
Banks Find Lessons to Improve the Consumer Experience in the Online Retail ModelApril 24, 2012Online retailers have led the way in providing the kinds of real-time, personalized transactions that consumers have come to expect. What can banks take away from the modern retail experience to improve their own customer satisfaction?