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Mastercard Debuts NextGen Contactless Technology

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Mastercard has applied new quantum-resistant technologies in order to develop a new kind of contactless payment, according to a press release emailed to PYMNTS. Ecos’s specifications say that any device will be able to be used as a payment device, making it less necessary to carry backup cards or payment methods.

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Coupa, American Express Team On Virtual Cards

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American Express is working with Coupa on a new partnership to use virtual cards for Coupa's B2B solution, a press release says. Coupa Pay, the Coupa B2B solution, will be available for customers of AmEx's virtual cards, in a move meant to streamline the old payment processes which the release calls "outdated, complex, and inefficient.".

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Corporate Card Innovators Dive Into Virtualization

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As FinTechs and other financial service providers drive commercial card adoption, virtual card technology becomes an increasingly popular focus of innovation initiatives, particularly as corporates demand solutions to support a remote workforce. Barclaycard Debuts V-Card For Expense Management.

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Infineon Debuts Employee ID, Mastercard Payment Card

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Infineon Technologies , which works as a semiconductor manufacturer, is doing away with employee identification cards at its Germany headquarters and instead implementing a new smart card solution that combines office building access and Mastercard contactless payments capabilities, according to a FinTech Intel report.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation. faster than their competitors. faster than their competitors. Learn how to offer the experiences and products that appeal to Gen Z.

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The Three Things Every Digital-Card App Needs

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Long before the pandemic, consumers were trending toward digital in their financial services relationships — experimenting with mobile wallets, digital cards, self-service mobile banking and digital gifting. Firms must position themselves to take that valuable top-of-wallet card location with consumers.

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Mastercard’s bet on fintech pays off with higher card spending

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s new initiative to team up with more startups on credit cards is starting to pay off. The company has been starting card programs for fintechs including Brex Inc., Revolut Technologies Inc. Mastercard Inc.’s and TransferWise Inc., and has unveiled programs designed to make it easier for startups to join Mastercard’s network.

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