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Uber Targets Senior Riders With Phone Booking Service

PYMNTS

Uber is launching a new telephone booking service aimed at older consumers in the U.S. On the first call, the user will be prompted to set up an account by providing some personal information like credit card data and zip code. Uber does allow for bookings through a web browser, but an account needs to be set up in advance.

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Accounting Platform Clear Books Connects With Stripe For Payments

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In a move that lets small businesses take card payments and monitor income, accounting platform Clear Books has integrated with Stripe. The connection enables small businesses with a Clear Books account to take invoice payments by credit and debit card, according to an announcement.

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Notable Fintech M&A: American Express Acquires Restaurant-Booking App Pocket Concierge

Bank Innovation

The financial services company American Express today acquired the Japanese restaurant-booking app Pocket Concierge for an undisclosed amount. For card issuers such as American Express, rewards and cash […]. The startup is a graduate of 500 Startups Japan.

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Goldman Sachs To Pay $2.5B For General Motors' Credit Card Business

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Goldman Sachs has beat out competitor Barclays to buy General Motors (GM)'s credit card business, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). In their pitches to GM, both Goldman and Barclays promoted the idea of cars as eCommerce portals, a notion supported by auto makers and card networks like Visa and Mastercard.

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Why Choosing a Paid Credit Card Can Be Worth It

BankBazaar

Choosing a paid Credit Card can enhance your financial well-being through superior rewards, exclusive perks, and improved customer service – often making it worth the annual fee. Are you grappling with the decision of whether to opt for a paid Credit Card with an annual fee or a lifetime-free card?

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Amex App To Offer Mobile Restaurant Booking For Platinum Cardholders

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American Express has announced that it is launching a new restaurant booking tool in the Amex mobile app. Launched in 2014, Resy features a suite of table management, CRM and booking technology for restaurants. The rollout comes after American Express acquired the Resy reservation platform. cities, and seats more than 2.6

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Mastercard’s Kirkpatrick: Why Now Is the Right Time for A New Cash-Back Credit Card

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As consumers pay down credit card debt – in some cases with the aid of stimulus checks – and are ever wary about their financial situations, issuers have been muted when it comes to rolling out new cards. It may seem like a dubious time to introduce a new card. The card offers 3 percent cash back on dining and at drug stores.

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