Payment processing

In today’s changing work environment, a one-size-fits-all policy does not make sense. An AI-based system means organizations rely less on an auditor’s luck in catching expenses abuses, and more on a systematic, evidence-based, and consistently fair approach, says AppZen's Andrew Foster.

The everyday occurrence of patients leaving medical appointments or hospital stays with no idea what their insurance will cover, what they owe or what payment options exist would change dramatically if health care facilities turn to technology that delivers accurate billing at checkout.

While we can’t know what the post COVID-19 landscape will look like, we do know that business expenses will ramp back up, and with them, higher expectations for digital payments from both suppliers and vendors, says Wex's Jay Dearborn.

But with the deadline fast approaching and no further extensions on the horizon, focusing squarely on accelerating EMV compliance is now the optimal decision for gas station owners, says Paysafe's Lori Griboski.

Contactless payments, staging and early wage access have built a permanent following and should be part of any alternative financial services mix, says DigitaMint's Marc Grens.

The uncertainty from the pandemic has made costs unpredictable, says Ally Lending's Hans Zandhuis.

One area of certainty in the 2020 election is the momentum for legalizing cannabis, as a string of ballot box victories makes it harder for banks to avoid working with dispensaries and other legal marijuana businesses.

Consumers will still prefer minimizing physical contact, while relying on digital payments and looking forward to adopting smarter methods that are secure, convenient, and less time-consuming, says Global Market Insights' Vinisha Joshi.

It is a frustrating reality during a time of national crisis that emergency payment options for vulnerable populations remain such a complex and inefficient landscape, says Flourish Ventures' Sarah Morgenstern.

Michael Moeser, Senior Analyst at PaymentsSource, talks to Alex Fisher, Vice President of Retail at Afterpay, an Australian company, about the factors behind the growth of the global 'buy now, pay later' market.

Good communication is integral to facilitating collaboration between departments and offering a reminder that security is not achieved solely within the IT department; rather, it is a team effort, says KnowBe4's Javvad Malik.

Businesses are looking for banks to help them shed paper and automate transactions, says FISPAN's Clayton Weir.

As the pandemic and economic downturn take their toll on consumer spending, the card companies are relying on scale, partnerships and subsidiaries to turn consulting, security and fast technology deployment into new and sustainable revenue streams.

Before bringing biometrics to any new payment form factor, careful consideration is needed to ensure the technology can be seamlessly integrated into the existing infrastructure, while maintaining the highest levels of security, says Fingerprints' Henrick Nilsson.

Though the COVID-19 pandemic continues to stifle economic growth globally, Western Union again pointed to its fast-growing digital services as key to keeping the company on a positive trend.

Alliance Data plans to make Bread’s buy now, pay later options available to credit card-issuing merchant clients.

By adhering to a checklist that determines acceptance, data and other steps, PCI compliance is achievable, says Qualpay's Penny Townsend.

Blockchain has too many advantages over traditional payment solutions for merchants to ignore. By accepting cryptocurrency, merchants can tap into a growing multibillion-dollar market and get a taste of a cashless, borderless future, says Nash's Kellogg Fairbank.

PayPal wants to clear the way for its users to buy, sell, hold — and shop with — cryptocurrency, but some obstacles may prove costly to overcome.

Even as consumers shift more spending away from cash and the market for personal travel picks up, the coronavirus pandemic is still exerting a heavy toll on Mastercard's consumer and corporate spending.