Retailers seek further Fed action to lower debit swipe fees

March 28, 2016

In a letter to the Federal Reserve, the National Retail Federation argued that 24 cents per transaction is still 'substantially higher' than Congress…

Study turns up lackluster stats on EMV in the US

March 28, 2016

A study by CardHub finds that more than half of consumers do not understand the difference between card security standards and don't care whether a retailer's…

'Cashfree and Proud' … of what?

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

With its new ad campaign and tagline ('It's all the change you need'), Visa Europe takes a stab at 'coin-shaming' Brits into making more contactless payments.

Commerce Bank, Entrust Datacard implement instant issue EMV payment cards

March 17, 2016

The FI says its solution will allow it to provide differentiated services, an added layer of security with smart card technology, and an enhanced customer…

Use of e-payments adds $300B to GDP of 70 nations, Visa says

March 10, 2016

The study does note that expanding electronic payments alone will not necessarily increase prosperity — well-developed financial systems and healthy economies…

Visa, MasterCard taking over as standard debit brands in Europe

March 7, 2016

At the end of 2014, Visa was the largest scheme in Europe, with 28 percent of all cards according to a report from RBR.

UL earns Discover approval for mobile D-PAS testing

February 29, 2016

UL says that it is now able to assist mobile secure element manufacturers with verification of mobile D-PAS payment on their products.

Card payments in APAC to reach nearly $20 trillion by 2020

February 24, 2016

Growth in spending will be driven by a threefold increase in merchant outlets, a new RBR report says.

British card use up nearly one-quarter since intro of chip and PIN

February 22, 2016

Also, between 2004 and 2014, transaction fraud dropped by 81.9 million pounds ($116 million), the UK Cards Association said.

Chip card migration beats expectations in US, China

January 27, 2016

EMV market penetration in the United States will likely to come close to 100 percent over the next two years, ABI Research says.

Cashless payments outgrowing ATM withdrawals — but not by much

December 15, 2015

Since 2010, the annual growth rate of cashless payments has outpaced that of ATM cash withdrawals by only about one-half of one percent, a new study by RBR…

UnionPay makes inroads in the Arab world with processing agreement

December 15, 2015

Pan-African and Middle Eastern payments processor Emerging Markets Payments has partnered with China's fast-growing bankcard company.

MasterCard, Visa payment card share rising in Europe

December 8, 2015

A new study by RBR finds that 90 percent of the euros spent via payment card in Europe were on a Visa or MasterCard-branded card — the highest share of any…

EMV Migration Forum paper takes on EMV instant issuance issues

November 3, 2015

"Implementing EMV in the U.S.: Best Practices in Support of EMV Instant Issuance," offers guidance for the successful development of an EMV-enabled instant…

Visa Inc. to acquire Visa Europe

November 2, 2015

The companies say the deal will position them to pursue $3.3 trillion in European payments currently transacted with cash.

Card-accepting merchant outlets to double by 2020

October 30, 2015

An RBR report sizes up the current state and future outlook for card acceptance worldwide — and questions whether Visa and MasterCard can keep pace with…

Fifth Third plans to launch new commercial card mobile app

October 21, 2015

Cardholders will be able to suspend and unsuspend card accounts and have push notifications sent to their mobile device.

Missing the question: Do we want to go cashless?

The persistence of cash globally should not be underestimated.

Mexican government policy drives growth in e-payments

October 9, 2015

Payment cards are gradually making inroads on cash, as the government and banks begin to provide basic financial access to the population.

STMicroelectronics on board with Datacard chip validation program

September 30, 2015

The Datacard CVP will help to ensure accurate encoding of the full range of STPay EMV smartcard solutions prior to mass rollout, the companies say.