John Adams is executive editor of payments for American Banker.
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The fintech added support for Android handsets, giving the company more juice for its brick-and-mortar ambitions and making it more competitive with the many companies trying to transform the point of sale.
By John AdamsFebruary 27 -
The card network is offering incentives to help cash-strapped small businesses eke out savings they can't get on their personal cards.
By John AdamsFebruary 24 -
The terminal maker's collaboration with Splitit, Klarna and biometrics firm Fujitsu Frontech are an attempt to go beyond the limitations of traditional payments hardware.
By John AdamsFebruary 22 -
CBDC tests in Japan, real-time payments in Singapore and India, and more. Here's what's happening around the world.
By John AdamsFebruary 22 -
The Clearing House has operated its RTP network for about six years, and the FedNow rail is expected to launch later this year. Here's a look at the nuts and bolts of instant money movement, and how the two systems are different.
By John AdamsFebruary 17 -
The prepaid card issuer is working with the electronic billing company Paymentus to appeal to consumers who want to make digital payments without opening a mainstream bank account.
By John AdamsFebruary 16 -
United Arab Emirates plans to launch a central bank digital currency this year; Adyen adds travel payment cards; and more.
February 15 -
Dozens of vendors are joining real-time settlement networks from the Federal Reserve and The Clearing House. These partnerships are the first step toward making both systems interoperable.
By John AdamsFebruary 14 -
As a stand-alone company, Worldpay will have more leeway to pursue mergers and acquisitions, FIS CEO Stephanie Ferris says.
By John AdamsFebruary 13 -
The payments app is gradually adding network support for substitute card numbers, which can reduce friction at the point of sale while providing fraud protection.
By John AdamsFebruary 9