Ingenico announces mPOS dongle for contactless payments

The new payments terminal plugs into the headphone jack of Android or iOS devices.

By Ian P. Murphy • March 4, 2015

PayPal to acquire mobile wallet firm Paydiant

The move comes ahead of the payments unit's split from eBay Inc. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 2, 2015

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Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.

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Costco to replace its AmEx card with Citi, Visa

Costco members will be able to accrue loyalty points using the co-branded Visa card.

By Daphne Howland • March 2, 2015

Samsung Pay to challenge Apple for mobile payments

The new solution will be compatible with 90% of U.S. retailers' terminals.

By Ian P. Murphy • March 2, 2015

Modest introduces new m-commerce platform

The software helps retailers easily integrate m-commerce within their apps. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 25, 2015

Vibes introduces tap-based ad integration for mobile wallets

Mobile marketing company Vibes says that apps like Apple Passbook and Google Wallet are key to solving the mobile ad conundrum.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2015

Google buys Softcard mobile payment technology

Major wireless carriers will ship Android phones with Google Wallet pre-installed. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 23, 2015

Stripe to accept bitcoin payments

The online payments startup could lend the virtual currency some much-needed credibility. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 23, 2015

Judge rules against American Express in antitrust case

More bad news for the credit card company, but good news for retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2015

Mobile POS use among retailers to skyrocket: BRP

The survey also found that the amount of retailers supporting NFC payments will grow 350% in the next six months. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 19, 2015

Visa Checkout beefs up security with token technology

The tokens will encrypt information at more than 110 online merchants. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 19, 2015

Samsung enters into mobile payments with LoopPay buy

The acquisition of LoopPay helps Samsung make good on its ambitions to take on Apple Pay.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 19, 2015

Federal benefit programs to support Apple Pay

The payment system will also be available this September for transactions with the federal government, including national park entry fees. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 17, 2015

Costco to drop American Express cards next year

The wholesale retailer’s board said it is doing what’s best for its customers. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2015

The real cost of a data breach

Retailers spend lots of money making good on compromised records after a breach. But the erosion of trust could cost them even more. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 12, 2015

Home Depot enhances in-store checkout technology

FIRST Phones bring inventory information and checkout capabilities to sale associates on the floor. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 11, 2015

AmEx promotes Apple Pay with prime time placement

The spot features a retrospective of classic campaigns. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 9, 2015

PayPal retail chief departs ahead of eBay split

Don Kingsborough told Re/Code that he’s “a little frustrated” that PayPal hasn’t had much success as a payment option for physical retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2015

Oti's new EMV reader to accept Apple Pay

The new unit offers an easy upgrade to EMV-compliant technology. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 3, 2015

Office Depot, Neiman Marcus adopt digital payments platform MasterPass

But many other retailers are still waiting for consumers to pick a payment system before committing.  

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 2, 2015

Why 2015 may be the year money goes mobile

With Apple Pay and new EMV standards on the way, 2015 may be the year mobile payments come of age.  

By Ian P. Murphy • Jan. 30, 2015

Slyce snaps up SnipSnap app for $6.5M

The acquisition of the mobile coupon scanning app expands Slyce’s m-commerce capabilities even further.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 30, 2015

26% of worldwide e-commerce transactions happen on mobile: report

Mobile payments company Adyen found an 11% increase in mobile transactions from last quarter.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2015

Apple Pay coming to 200,000 unattended locations

Apple's mobile wallet will be supported by vending machines, kiosks, and other self-service payment systems. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Jan. 28, 2015

Samsung set to unveil mobile payments system: report

Rolling out on Galaxy 6 smartphones, Samsung Pay will compete with Apple Pay.  

By Ian P. Murphy • Jan. 27, 2015