PayPal

Companies like Amazon, Apple, PayPal Netflix, Uber and others have made it so easy to transact that consumers are left wondering why their bank or credit union cannot provide them with the same kind of seamless and tailored experiences, says Payrailz's Mickey Goldwasser.

The coronavirus lockdown could provide the opportunity for parent-controlled payment cards or mobile apps for children to gain traction after a wobbly past in terms of consumer adoption.

Venture capital and technology marketing veteran Allison Johnson has departed PayPal, where she was chief marketing officer for the past 16 months.

As consumers dump cash and traditional point of sale hardware for contactless payments, PayPal has added support for QR codes in 28 countries.

As credit card chargebacks accumulate during the coronavirus crisis from consumers seeking reimbursement for canceled trips and events, PayPal is extending an olive branch to merchants.

Despite PayPal's efforts to get people to receive — and spend — their stimulus checks from PayPal accounts, the coronavirus pandemic caused its revenue for the first quarter to come in below company guidance.

PayPal is temporarily waiving fees for consumers using its app to accept government and payroll checks during the coronavirus pandemic.

PayPal, Intuit QuickBooks Capital and Square Capital have been named direct lenders in the Paycheck Protection Program, and more await the go-ahead. They could be crucial to reaching the smallest firms trying to survive the economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic.

Online platforms and apps can be utilized to quickly support small businesses and consumers facing unexpected financial hardship.

COVID-19 is bringing business to PayPal, Blend, Symphony and others as homebound consumers and commercial clients seek more electronic services. But demand could cool if the economy slows further.