News - Part 42

  • Mobile Payment Security

    Q: Ronnie Carwell, Owner of Carwell Plumbing, Garner, NC asks: When using a mobile payment processor, what customer information is stored on the phone, if any, and how can the information stay protected? A: The majority of consumers’ basic identification information is contained and protected on the SIM card in the phone. This information is…

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  • Isis eyes nationwide mobile payments launch this year

    Isis, a venture of three of the top U.S. mobile providers, said on Tuesday it would expand its much-delayed mobile payments service nationwide later in 2013 after it tested the concept with consumers in two markets. Isis, formed by Verizon Wireless, AT&T Inc and T-Mobile US, is a so-called mobile wallet service that allows consumers…

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  • 12 Tips for Merchants to Fight Credit Card Fraud at the Point of Sale

    It’s well documented that accepting credit cards is good for business, but there is one snag to accepting credit cards that every retailer knows and fears: fraud. Credit card fraud can come in different forms, but they are avoidable if you know what to look for. These 12 tips will help you fight credit card fraud….

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  • PayPal, Square and Groupon: Who Will Win the MPOS Battle?

    The battle to dominate the mPOS space continues. With more than $3.6 trillion in credit and debit card transactions processed annually in the US alone, the race to get the biggest portion of this extremely profitable pie is definitely on. The three major contenders right now are PayPal, Square, and Groupon, with each company launching…

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