John Adams is executive editor of payments for American Banker.
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Products such as buy now/pay later and early wage access are developing so quickly it's hard for government oversight to keep pace, according to legal experts who spoke at American Banker's Card Forum.
By John AdamsSeptember 29 -
Small merchants will be able to send customers directly to online stores from videos, advertisements or shopping sites using a new product created by the two companies.
By John AdamsSeptember 29 -
The tech giant's high-stakes court battle with Epic Games over App Store checkout pricing has gotten most of the attention. But its policies are also facing scrutiny in the U.K., Japan, Australia and elsewhere.
By John AdamsSeptember 27 -
Apple has a new method for integrating health records with its Wallet app, helping retailers check vaccination status before accepting payment. Here's why that could be concerning for credit card issuers.
By John AdamsSeptember 24 -
Longtime bank executive Uma Wilson will head the cross-disciplinary team.
By Daniel WolfeSeptember 23 -
The company's new app bundles banking services such as payments, buy now/pay later and direct deposit. But the company plans to add features that could include stock trading, a popular offering from tech startups.
By John AdamsSeptember 21 -
The companies each recently rolled out new contactless checkout technology as they attempt to turn Amazon Prime and Square Cash into platforms that let consumers pay for goods, save money, take out loans at the point of sale and conduct other financial services all in one place.
By John AdamsSeptember 20 -
The consumer app, which was originally distinct from the company's merchant network, can now be used to pay via a QR code.
By John AdamsSeptember 15 -
The wireless network will send digital request-for-payment messages, which can be paid immediately over The Clearing House's network from a Citigroup account.
By John AdamsSeptember 15 -
Businesses requiring customers to show proof of vaccination could streamline verification by incorporating inoculation records into wallet apps that patrons already have on their phones.
By John AdamsSeptember 9