Merchant

Alternative providers like courting new banks. De novos like the modern features many alternative providers offer upfront.

Allied Irish Banks and First Data's joint venture have agreed to a $112 million deal to purchase the consumer payment network and merchant acquirer.

Arguments that the central bank should develop its own system for faster payments ignore current market realities, says The Clearing House, which has developed its own network.

During the National Credit Union Collections Alliance conference, experts shared best practices on several topics, including navigating member bankruptcies and positioning auto loans for a downturn.

If American Express is going to soar in the future, it plans to do so firmly attached to the new 11-year contract it has signed with Delta Airlines.

Dealing with a service bureau arrangement can unexpectedly become a giant, expensive nightmare. Here's one cautionary tale.

In her first policy speech since being confirmed as the agency's director, Kathy Kraninger promised less focus on enforcement actions and more emphasis on consumer education.

During the first full day of the National Credit Union Collections Alliance's annual conference, speakers discussed what regulators are focusing on and shared best practices for debt collections.

SnapPay has grown rapidly in its role as an acquirer and payments gateway for Chinese mobile payment acceptance in North America, and it is ready to show merchants the next step.

The findings of a new survey suggest that banks risk becoming irrelevant unless they match the speedier processes that are a key selling point for online lenders.