#mobile-payments
#mobile-payments

Cryptocurrency

Samsung Wallet will let you send money to other phones and cards

Samsung introduces a Tap to Transfer feature for easy peer-to-peer payments within Samsung Wallet.

Cryptocurrency

Samsung's Tap to Transfer cash feature is coming to the Wallet app this month

Samsung's 'Tap to Transfer' feature enables quick person-to-person payments via Galaxy devices, enhancing the Samsung Wallet app's functionality.

Cryptocurrency

Samsung Wallet will let you send money to other phones and cards

Samsung introduces a Tap to Transfer feature for easy peer-to-peer payments within Samsung Wallet.

Cryptocurrency

Samsung's Tap to Transfer cash feature is coming to the Wallet app this month

Samsung's 'Tap to Transfer' feature enables quick person-to-person payments via Galaxy devices, enhancing the Samsung Wallet app's functionality.

more#samsung

fromAmerican Banker

European startups

The idea of a U.S. 'super app' lives on at these fintechs

Super apps dominate market by integrating payments, commerce, and social features, but replicating this model in the U.S. is challenging.

#google-wallet

Digital life

Google Wallet brings digital IDs to more states - how to add yours

Google Wallet is extending its digital ID features, enabling age verification while maintaining user privacy.

1 month ago

SF parents

Google Wallet is now available for kids

Parents can now give kids access to Google Wallet for in-store payments, enhancing financial independence while maintaining oversight.

Digital life

Android 16 Beta 2 now makes it easier to open Google Wallet on your Pixel - here's how

Google Wallet on Pixel phones now opens with a double-tap of the power button, making mobile payments more convenient.

Parenting

Kids with Android phones will be able to use Google Wallet tap-to-pay soon

Kids can use Google Wallet to make in-store purchases under parental supervision starting next year.

Digital life

Google Wallet brings digital IDs to more states - how to add yours

Google Wallet is extending its digital ID features, enabling age verification while maintaining user privacy.

SF parents

1 month ago

Google Wallet is now available for kids

Parents can now give kids access to Google Wallet for in-store payments, enhancing financial independence while maintaining oversight.

Digital life

Android 16 Beta 2 now makes it easier to open Google Wallet on your Pixel - here's how

Google Wallet on Pixel phones now opens with a double-tap of the power button, making mobile payments more convenient.

fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com

Parenting

Kids with Android phones will be able to use Google Wallet tap-to-pay soon

Kids can use Google Wallet to make in-store purchases under parental supervision starting next year.

more#google-wallet

NYC startup

The new campaign by Katorza and Yatzpan

The Kashkash app launches a campaign to promote mobile payments over cash, highlighting convenience and security.

#fintech

fromHackernoon

5 years ago

Privacy professionals

Cybersecurity in FinTech Applications: Protecting Financial Data and Preventing Fraud | HackerNoon

Fintech's rapid growth necessitates robust cybersecurity to safeguard financial data and maintain consumer trust.

Wearables

Samsung Wallet will get peer-to-peer payments, buy now pay later

Samsung Wallet adds peer-to-peer payments and buy now, pay later features.

Tap to Transfer allows money transfer by tapping devices together.

Instant Installment provides offline payment plan experiences at retailers.

New functions will be available by end of March.

fromHackernoon

5 years ago

Privacy professionals

Cybersecurity in FinTech Applications: Protecting Financial Data and Preventing Fraud | HackerNoon

Fintech's rapid growth necessitates robust cybersecurity to safeguard financial data and maintain consumer trust.

Wearables

Samsung Wallet will get peer-to-peer payments, buy now pay later

Samsung Wallet adds peer-to-peer payments and buy now, pay later features.

Tap to Transfer allows money transfer by tapping devices together.

Instant Installment provides offline payment plan experiences at retailers.

New functions will be available by end of March.

more#fintech

Digital life

Want a cheaper phone bill? This major carrier lets you play games to pay it off - here's how

Metro's partnership with Ad It Up allows users to pay their phone bills using points earned through various activities.

#financial-services

Mobile UX

WhatsApp is adding support for paying bills in India

WhatsApp is launching a bill payment feature for its Indian users, enhancing its utility in the market.

fromwww.npr.org

Miscellaneous

Elon Musk's DOGE takes aim at agency that had plans of regulating X

Musk's X app may offer mobile payments regulated by the CFPB but faces scrutiny due to conflicts of interest.

The CFPB's expanded oversight of mobile payments coincides with Musk's regulatory challenges against the agency.

Mobile UX

WhatsApp is adding support for paying bills in India

WhatsApp is launching a bill payment feature for its Indian users, enhancing its utility in the market.

Miscellaneous

fromwww.npr.org

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Elon Musk's DOGE takes aim at agency that had plans of regulating X

Musk's X app may offer mobile payments regulated by the CFPB but faces scrutiny due to conflicts of interest.

The CFPB's expanded oversight of mobile payments coincides with Musk's regulatory challenges against the agency.

more#financial-services

Tech industry

How mobile payments are transforming London's online industries - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Mobile payment solutions are transforming online commerce by enhancing convenience and security for users and businesses.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Miscellaneous

BT unveils 5G Standalone network slicing deployment first in Belfast | Computer Weekly

BT has enabled 5G applications in Belfast Harbour, focusing on creating a smart port and enhancing mobile payments at high-traffic locations.

The first real-world deployment of 5G SA network slicing occurred at the Christmas Market, supporting faster mobile transactions.

#vipps

Apple

There's now an Apple Pay alternative for iPhone users in Norway

Apple's NFC technology is now accessible to third-party developers, enabling payment alternatives like Vipps MobilePay for iPhone users.

fromThe Drum

Marketing

Ad of the Day: Vipps takes on Apple in action-packed spot

Vipps launches a campaign highlighting its mobile payment app as a simple and convenient alternative to Apple Pay in Norway.

Apple

There's now an Apple Pay alternative for iPhone users in Norway

Apple's NFC technology is now accessible to third-party developers, enabling payment alternatives like Vipps MobilePay for iPhone users.

fromThe Drum

Marketing

Ad of the Day: Vipps takes on Apple in action-packed spot

Vipps launches a campaign highlighting its mobile payment app as a simple and convenient alternative to Apple Pay in Norway.

more#vipps

fromTechRepublic

5 months ago

E-Commerce

What Is A Digital Payment? All You Need To Know

Digital payments enhance convenience and efficiency in transactions, evolving from traditional methods to diverse digital forms.

#contactless-payments

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

Smartphones are dominating when it comes to our purchases, report from banking body shows

More than half of contactless payments are made using mobile wallets, surpassing card usage, indicating a significant trend in payment preferences.

Apple

iPhone Tap to Pay is now more widely available

Apple has expanded Tap to Pay on iPhone to five new European countries, enhancing mobile payment capabilities for businesses.

fromwww.dw.com

9 months ago

Tech industry

EU approves Apple plan to open up tap-to-pay to rivals DW 07/11/2024

EU accepted commitments from Apple to open up phone-based checkout system to third parties, concluding a lengthy investigation and avoiding heavy fines.

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

Smartphones are dominating when it comes to our purchases, report from banking body shows

More than half of contactless payments are made using mobile wallets, surpassing card usage, indicating a significant trend in payment preferences.

more#contactless-payments

Apple

iPhone Tap to Pay is now more widely available

Apple has expanded Tap to Pay on iPhone to five new European countries, enhancing mobile payment capabilities for businesses.

fromwww.dw.com

9 months ago

Tech industry

EU approves Apple plan to open up tap-to-pay to rivals DW 07/11/2024

EU accepted commitments from Apple to open up phone-based checkout system to third parties, concluding a lengthy investigation and avoiding heavy fines.

Apple Pay Stats: 25% of US Expected To Use It By 2030

Apple Pay dominates U.S. mobile payments with a 43.9% market share and 92% share of mobile debit wallet transactions.

Apple

fromArs Technica

Apple will let other digital wallets into Apple Pay, and even be the default

Apple is expanding NFC functionality for iPhone with iOS 18.1, allowing third-party apps access to various payment and identification features.

fromwww.theverge.com

Apple

Apple adds another buy now pay later service to Pay

Apple Pay now offers Klarna as a BNPL option at checkout, enhancing purchasing flexibility.

Mobile UX

fromKnow Your Mobile

9 months ago

Apple Pay Stats: 25% of US Expected To Use It By 2030

Apple Pay dominates U.S. mobile payments with a 43.9% market share and 92% share of mobile debit wallet transactions.

Apple

fromArs Technica

Apple will let other digital wallets into Apple Pay, and even be the default

Apple is expanding NFC functionality for iPhone with iOS 18.1, allowing third-party apps access to various payment and identification features.

fromwww.theverge.com

Apple

Apple adds another buy now pay later service to Pay

Apple Pay now offers Klarna as a BNPL option at checkout, enhancing purchasing flexibility.

Apple opens up iPhone NFC in iOS 18.1 even to developers outside the EU

Apple is opening up NFC functionality for third-party developers, but with significant conditions and fees.

7 months ago

Apple

How to use the new Apple Cash Tap to Cash feature in iOS 18

Tap to Cash allows private money transfers for Apple users, ensuring security and ease of transactions without sharing personal contact information.

Mobile UX

Apple opens up iPhone NFC in iOS 18.1 even to developers outside the EU

Apple is opening up NFC functionality for third-party developers, but with significant conditions and fees.

7 months ago

Apple

How to use the new Apple Cash Tap to Cash feature in iOS 18

Tap to Cash allows private money transfers for Apple users, ensuring security and ease of transactions without sharing personal contact information.

more#privacy

Privacy professionals

fromSFGATE

1 million Californians can soon upload IDs to their smartphone wallets

California is expanding its digital ID pilot program through Apple and Google's Wallet apps to enhance digital identity verification.

Tech industry

fromTechCrunch