The latest news about payments and digital payments trends, including mobile payments, contactless payments, real-time payments, and mobile wallets like Venmo and Zelle.
Founder and CEO Max Levchin hopes to see merchants someday deploy marketing dollars on Affirm payment plans like companies buy Google AdWords.
Fifth Third’s ‘Duo’: The First U.S. Combined Debit & Credit Card
The Duo Card, a combined credit and debit card, makes Fifth Third the first card issuer in the U.S. to offer this kind of dual functionality.
Instant Issue Debit/Credit Cards: A Branch-Only Convenience
For all the benefits online and mobile banking solutions offer, instant issue cards is one convenience only at physical branch locations.
US Bank’s Wearable Wallet: Will It Flop or Not?
This blue bracelet not only lets you make contactless payments of $50 or less, it holds your medical information. But is it too weird for widespread adoption?
Datahead: Switching, Deposits & Debit Cards
1 in 4 say they will likely switch banks again in the next year, four banks control half the deposits and debit card usage is down.
Meet FRANK, Maybe The Coolest Bank Gen-Y Has Ever Seen
OCBC’s sub-brand for Gen-Y — dubbed FRANK — is almost like a hip and fashionable banking night club, with cool cards and stylish stores.
Datahead: Switching, Credit Cards, Social Media, Channels & More
83% will or have switched banks and 1 in 4 bankers say innovation isn't important. Here's what marketers should know
What’s That? A Calculator on Your Credit Card?
Should banks and credit unions get so creative that they instill a calculator on the back of their credit cards?
Women vs. Men: Two Different Perspectives on Money
Does the confidence men feel in their finances align with their behavior? Or perhaps are women more willing to admit financial shortcomings?
Look at Bangor Savings Bank’s Brand Identity
The brand identity for Bangor Savings Bank illustrates many important principles of financial branding – consistency and focus among them.
Why Credit Card Response Rates Are Declining
Credit card response rates are declining, and that could signal a new need for redefined credit card marketing. Here's what to know.
