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Make a Payment with the Blink of an Eye

Fingerprints and selfies aren’t the only biometric ways to make a payment. Now, some consumers can use iris-scanning for payment.

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Our 10 Most Popular Card Talk Stories of 2016

From the Visa-Mastercard antitrust settlement being overturned to mobile apps that allow consumers to pay with a selfie, a lot has happened this year.

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Black Friday Takeaway: Chip Card Use Is on the Rise

More than half of Black Friday purchases were made with a chip card, per a report from Cayan LLC, a Boston-based payments provider.

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Stop Chasing Patient Payments

If your practice hospital spends valuable time chasing payments, then your healthcare organization could benefit from the Credit Card on File program.

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How Will Trump’s Presidency Affect Dodd-Frank?

The Dodd-Frank Act, a U.S. federal law that allows the government to regulate the financial industry, may be evolving soon.

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Apple Pay Now Available Online: What It Means for eCommerce

In September, Apple released a new feature, Apple Pay on the Web, which allows consumers to purchase goods from an app or website with the tap of a finger.

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New App Allows Consumers to Pay with a Selfie

Starting in early 2017, consumers will be able to pay with a “selfie,” thanks to Mastercard’s new mobile app, which uses facial recognition for payment.

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eCommerce Fraud Rising, Consumers Willing to Take Additional Security Steps

Results of a recent American Express survey show that consumers are willing to take extra security steps to ward off online and eCommerce fraud.

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The Riskiest ZIP Codes for eCommerce Fraud

While eCommerce fraud is on the rise, research shows that certain ZIP codes are more prone to fraudulent charges than others.

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Mastercard Launches Its First-Ever B2B Mobile Payments App

In September, Mastercard launched its first-ever B2B mobile payments app in Hong Kong to connect buyers and suppliers and help them enhance efficiency.

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