French startup SlimPay wins $16.6M in financing

The service streamlines direct debit recurring payments. 

By Ian P. Murphy • July 8, 2015

PayPal to buy money transfer service Xoom

The international money transfer service fetched $890 million. 

By Ian P. Murphy • July 6, 2015

Explore the Trendline➔

Gen Z and millennials

If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z. 

By Retail Dive staff

Speculation abounds around PayPal acquisition rumors

Venture capitalist Jeff Jordan, who helped eBay buy PayPal in 2002, told Wired magazine that Google could—and should— buy PayPal if it ever hopes to compete with Amazon or Apple Pay.

By Daphne Howland • July 5, 2015

MasterCard testing facial-recognition for in-store purchases

Some cybersecurity experts questioned the move on security as well as privacy concerns. 

By Daphne Howland • July 2, 2015

Green Dot, Wal-Mart to continue relationship

The companies will continue to issue Wal-Mart branded prepaid debit cards. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 24, 2015

First Data unveils Apple Pay-compatible EMV reader

The new device from First Data allows retailers to accept EMV cards, Apple Pay, and more. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 17, 2015

Will Apple Pay be a hit or flop? 8 industry watchers weigh in

While the future of the payment system may seem uncertain, it’s something retailers certainly need to keep an eye on.

By Kelsey Lindsey • June 16, 2015

New York AG eyeing new eBay, PayPal robocall policies

New user agreements ahead of the companies’ split give each the right to use “autodialed or prerecorded calls and text messages” for marketing, research, and debt collection.

By Daphne Howland • June 11, 2015

Apple adds several loyalty cards to Apple Pay

The company has also rebranded its Passbook app to Wallet.

By Daphne Howland • June 9, 2015

Square to release Apple Pay-friendly NFC reader

But will the new reader help Apple make 2015 the “year of Apple Pay,” as promised in January?

By Ian P. Murphy • June 9, 2015

Reuters: Apple Pay falling short of adoption goals

Only a quarter of the top 100 retailers accept the payments system so far, according to reporting from Reuters. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 8, 2015

Google's Android M update to include new pay option, Buy button

The platform will be released to consumer smartphones in the third quarter.

By Ian P. Murphy • June 1, 2015

Target CEO hints at possible Uber delivery partnership

And while CEO Brian Cornell says Apple Pay is coming to Target stores, the retailer is gearing up for chip-and-PIN to stay on top of POS security issues.

By Daphne Howland • June 1, 2015

Report: Payments startup Stripe attracts investment at $5B valuation

It's not yet clear how much the payment company is raising.

By Ian P. Murphy • May 22, 2015

Will the Internet of Everything be the end of the checkout line?

Retail Dive recently talked with Shaun Kirby, CTO of Cisco Consulting Services, about IoE and how it can be used to streamline purchases. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 21, 2015

Nordstrom's new m-commerce: Shop by text

TextStyle allows salespersons to communicate item information to customers, who can then opt to buy through text. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 20, 2015

Samsung almost ready to launch Apple Pay competitor

Users have been notified that the company’s two-year-old Samsung Wallet will be shut down June 30.

By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2015

Square introduces 'cashtags' for URL payments

The payments system now lets users set the exact payment amount in a unique URL. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 12, 2015

Home Depot looks to become largest retailer to accept Apple Pay

The home-improvement retailer is working on a deal with Apple for all its 2,000 or so stores.

By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2015

Bitcoin startup Circle wins $50 million in venture capital

Goldman Sachs, IDG fund virtual currency startup. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 30, 2015

PayPal brings 'One Touch' checkout to online transactions

Consumers can now use the One Touch payment product on mobile without an app. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 29, 2015

CEO of Apple Pay rival MCX steps down

The departure of Dekkers Davidson came a day after Best Buy broke ranks and said it will accept Apple Pay.

By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2015

Mobile wallet users interested in Apple Pay: study

Interest, satisfaction in the iOS system outpaces PayPal.  

By Ian P. Murphy • April 27, 2015

The hidden risk of EMV conversion: E-retail fraud

While the adoption of more chip-and-PIN readers and cards are likely to slash fraud onsite, e-commerce may pick up the slack. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 23, 2015

Google Wallet funds now insured by FDIC

The payments service will store unused balances in insured institutions. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 21, 2015