Technology

Fast has received a new round of funding from backers including Stripe.

Kate Fitzgerald, senior editor at PaymentsSource, talks to Eric Grover, principal at Intrepid Ventures, about the political activities that hinder the expansion of payment systems.

The card brand is betting on homebound consumers' eagerness to get out, but restrictions will need to ease. And corporate spending will take much longer to come back.

The card brand is betting on homebound consumers' eagerness to get out, but restrictions will need to ease. And corporate spending will take much longer to come back.

Small businesses still process a large number of transactions and can fall behind if there are delays, says Valtatech's Jussi Karjalainen.

The Stamford, Conn., company is acquiring Allegro, a California lender that finances the purchase of hearing aids and other health-related products or services. It’s aiming to capitalize on the rising popularity of point-of-sale lending and a need for more financing options in health care — especially as more Americans turn to high-deductible plans.

New technological innovations, consumer behavior shifts, competition from fresh digital entrants, and regulatory reforms herald the payment environment of tomorrow. In addition, the current pandemic is pushing players to rethink their market fundamentals in an already transitioning industry. Join John Adams, Executive Editor of PaymentsSource and our special guest, Andrew Jamison a virtual card expert with twelve plus years at American Express and CEO & Co-Founder of Extend, in a discussion about the business strategy, management, and innovations in the post pandemic ecosystem and how it can serve the way the economy is headed.

The ATM and payment terminal makers are facing more competition from software providers. Both have taken steps to head off this threat.

Younger consumers have an appetite for fintech services and digital relationships, says Cloudentity CEO Jasen Meece.

U.S. banks and payment companies are looking to Europe's example to see how open banking can push the market beyond its reliance on credit and debit cards.