Technology

PreCash Inc. has launched Evolve Money, a consumer-facing online and mobile application that allows cash-paying users a way to pay and track their bills.

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s rules for debit-card transaction fees and processing should remain in place while the central bank appeals a decision throwing out the regulations, according to retailers who oppose the new directives.

The concept of using the payments stream to promote donations is compelling because it provides an easy way to link everyday consumer payments with charitable giving.

Twitter's decision to hire a head of commerce signals that the company plans to play a significant role alongside the many companies that have sought to transform the social media site into a platform for payments.

TSYS' ProPay has launched a service to handle rent payments via mobile devices for the property management industry.

Payment processor Global Payments Asia-Pacific Ltd. and telecom service provider Dialog Axiata PLC are offering technology in Sri Lanka that enables smartphones or tablets to be used as mobile point of sale terminals.

PayPal Canada is collaborating with TouchBistro to allow customers to use smartphones to "check in" and pay at restaurants.

Crystal Clear Payments is fighting fraud by rapidly changing permissions in response to evolving risk.

For merchants that use mobile point of sale technology, the U.S. migration to EMV-chip cards may still be a couple of years away. Roam aims to make it possible to accept EMV cards ahead of schedule.

After bringing its mobile card reader into Mexico two months ago in its first venture outside of Europe, iZettle has made its next move into Brazil.