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Real-Time Payments in the USA: Preparing Your Business for Instant Transactions
Real-Time Payments in the USA: Preparing Your Business for Instant Transactions Real-time payments (RTP) or Instant payments are revolutionizing the way money is transferr...
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Next-Gen Payment Tech: Biometric Payments and Beyond at the Point of Sale
Paying for everyday purchases has come a long way from swiping cards or handing over cash. In the United States and around the world, consumers and retailers are embracing new tech...
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Fintech Disruptors 2025: New Payment Innovations for Small Businesses
Financial technology (“fintech”) is revolutionizing the way small businesses manage their finances. In the wake of the pandemic, many local shops and startups learned that goin...
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The Rise of Digital Wallets: Adapting Your Business for Wallet Payments in 2025
Digital wallets have become a cornerstone of modern commerce, transforming how people pay for goods and services. Over the past few years, we’ve seen a surge in the usage of wall...
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Navigating New Credit Card Regulations in 2025
Merchants should stay informed about the shifting landscape of fees, surcharging rules, and security standards. In the United States, 2025 is a pivotal year for changes in payment ...
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Amazon Drops Venmo Payments: What You Need to Know
Amazon has decided to discontinue the option of using Venmo as a payment method starting from January 10, 2024. This change comes over a year after Venmo was initially introduc...
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dLocal and PayPal Expand Access to Local Payments Across Emerging Markets
dLocal has taken a major leap forward in global payments by expanding its partnership with PayPal to enhance cross-border payment capabilities across more than 40 emerging markets ...
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Recurly Announces Strategic Acquisitions of Redfast and Prive to Accelerate the Future of Subscription Growth
Recurly acquires Prive and Redfast, marking a significant step in its mission to deliver the most comprehensive subscription management platform on the market. These acquisitio...
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April Small Business Sales Improved from March, Though Consumers Continue to Trim Discretionary Spending
Small business sales rose in April, even as consumers brace tighter budgets, pulling back on non-essential purchases, and spending less while dining out. Fiserv, Inc. (N...
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