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MasterCard Worldwide and Western Union Co. are expanding a program that enables consumers to send funds via prepaid cards, the companies announced Nov. 29.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday were robust for retailers, which could translate into a profitable start to the holidays for cyber criminals as well, a data security expert suggests.

Green Dot Corp. got the green light to jump into traditional banking at exactly the right time.

Wincor Nixdorf Inc. has inked an agreement with Global Cash Access Inc. to provide additional cash-dispensing ATMs in casinos nationwide, the companies announced Nov. 29.

VIENNA, Va. – Navy FCU said this morning it has partnered with Cartera Commerce to launch a rewards program that offers members extra cash back and rewards points with online shopping offers linked to their credit card accounts.

Consumer use of credit cards online is making a comeback, new research suggests.

Starbucks Corp. plans to ride the U.S. success of its in-store mobile-payment method by introducing the application to customers in the United Kingdom and Ireland on Jan. 5, the Seattle-based company announced Nov. 24.

London’s O2 arena has begun accepting contactless payments via card or mobile phone in conjunction with card issuer BarclayCard and Visa Europe..

Consumer use of credit cards online is making a comeback, new research suggests.

Champion boxer Manny Pacquiao is throwing his weight behind a prepaid debit card featuring a remittance service that the product’s marketer primarily will promote to Filipinos living in the U.S.