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The upcoming U.S. election could move the cannabis industry closer to the mainstream, but legal dispensaries will still have to deal with workarounds to accept card or mobile payments.

The Vermont-based credit union received the OK from federal regulators to add 650,000 potential members to its FOM, an increase of 15%.

With the increase in bank transfers and e-wallets, consumers' payment preferences are heading in this direction, particularly during economic crises, says PPRO's James Booth.

Discover is working to help Black-owned businesses and other merchants maintain foot traffic — safely — through the use of the card network's payments technology and its marketing heft.

There is a war brewing in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) market, and Mastercard is working with TSYS to bring in a slew of new players — credit card firms.

Visa Inc. said overall spending on its cards by U.S. consumers climbed in July and August even after elevated unemployment benefits expired.

Once a BOPIS strategy is in place with the appropriate fraud controls and logistics to provide a smooth customer experience, it can be a secure way for merchants to find growth and convenient way for consumers to shop, says Visa's Michael Lemberger.

A state judge deciding a dispute between Spencer Savings and an investor said the mutual must get an independent review before switching from a savings association to a savings bank. The ruling may complicate mutuals' efforts to make more business loans.

American Express is fine-tuning the credit options available to small-business owners squeezed by coronavirus and the economic slowdown.

Walmart’s membership service undercuts Amazon Prime on price and offers myriad perks, including access to streamlined checkout and deliveries — two areas where Walmart has struggled in the past.