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Revolut Launches Expense-Splitting Feature
Revolut Launches Expense-Splitting Feature
August 19, 2020  |  Payments Innovation

Revolut Ltd., the British financial technology (FinTech) company, has introduced what it describes as a simple way to track, split and settle expenses instantly, in one place....

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TJX’s Open-Only Comp Sales Fall 3 Pct Amid Pandemic
TJX’s Open-Only Comp Sales Fall 3 Pct Amid Pandemic
August 19, 2020  |  Retail

TJX Cos. announced on Wednesday (Aug. 19) that its overall “open-only comp store” sales were down 3 percent compared to last year for Q2 FY21....

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Deep Dive: How The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Pushing Treasurers To Adopt Digital Solutions
Deep Dive: How The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Pushing Treasurers To Adopt Digital Solutions
August 19, 2020  |  B2B Payments

New technologies aimed at improving payments’ flexibility, speed and transparency have been trickling into treasury departments for some time, bolstered by the growing number of...

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Fostering B2B Trust Through Smart Contracts And Legacy Rails
Fostering B2B Trust Through Smart Contracts And Legacy Rails
August 19, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Trust in B2B partners is critical to keeping business flowing through supply chains — especially in today’s market. Yet the pandemic has, in many ways, strained...

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Wanderlust Wines On Why Merchants Are Not Yet Convinced By SCA’s 2FA Promise
Wanderlust Wines On Why Merchants Are Not Yet Convinced By SCA’s 2FA Promise
August 19, 2020  |  Bank Regulation

European Union regulators are eager to pop the top on new regulations to solve the region’s fraud woes. But many merchants still aren’t convinced, says...

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Amazon Alexa, Google Pay Add Value To Corporate Cards
Amazon Alexa, Google Pay Add Value To Corporate Cards
August 19, 2020  |  B2B Payments

As FinTechs continue to drive commercial card adoption, value-added services have become an important tactic to rising transaction volumes. In this week’s Commercial Card Innovation...

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Deep Dive: Third-Party Apps Keep Business Flowing Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Increased Risk Of Fraud
Deep Dive: Third-Party Apps Keep Business Flowing Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Increased Risk Of Fraud
August 19, 2020  |  Mobile Order Ahead

Dine-in restaurants have taken a beating during the COVID-19 pandemic, but those that have shifted to digital channels and relied on third-party mobile apps have kept business flowing....

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The Time Store On The Challenges Involved In Digital SMB Financing
The Time Store On The Challenges Involved In Digital SMB Financing
August 19, 2020  |  Payments Powering the Platform Economy

Digital-first businesses that need capital as a cushion for lumpy cash flow find tapping their banks for funds can be tedious and slow, says Abe...

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Barclaycard: Why It’s Time To Rethink Everyday B2B Spend
Barclaycard: Why It’s Time To Rethink Everyday B2B Spend
August 19, 2020  |  B2B Payments

  Consumers are accustomed to using digital payment methods to make retail purchases. They can easily pay using digital wallets, cards-on-file or a wide variety...

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