Technology

The startup Digits has developed a search engine that combs the books of small companies to size up their finances. But to give clients a real-time snapshot, it seeks bank partners that will provide checking and credit card account information.

The fintech's partnership with the world's largest card network allows it to expand in a market where red tape has stymied many U.S. payment companies.

Citibanamex is developing data-sharing tools to enable fintechs to become its partners — before they can become competitors.

Individual stock trading may seem far removed from these companies' core payments business, but the service could fatten account balances and increase customer engagement.

Apple will allow developers of some apps to link from their software to external websites for payments by users, addressing a longstanding App Store complaint and settling an investigation by Japan’s Fair Trade Commission.

The tech giant's integration of state-issued identification with its Wallet app could transform the way banks and credit unions handle identity verification. But Apple hasn't stated what its terms will be.

Though banks were not directly affected by security flaws discovered in Azure systems last week, they need to be aware of the kinds of misconfigurations that could lead to massive data breaches.

The shift away from human contact increased the popularity of kiosks, ATMs and other technologies that allow for more flexibility in payment methods.

Both tech companies require developers to use the app stores' built-in payment systems and pay as much as 30% of each consumer transaction. South Korea just passed a bill that ends this practice, and U.S. lawmakers have proposed similar legislation.

The partnership pits the buy now/pay later company against the e-commerce company's issuer partners, JPMorgan Chase and Synchrony Financial, and adds to the fintech's allure as an alternative to payment cards.