Discover Card Now Accepted at Neiman Marcus Stores

July 16, 2012 08:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time 

Cardmembers can shop and earn Cashback Bonus^® at 42 Neiman Marcus stores across the United States

RIVERWOODS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Discover today announced that its cards are now accepted at Neiman Marcus, the premier luxury retailer, as well as at Bergdorf Goodman stores in Manhattan. Cardmembers earn Cashback Bonus^® on all purchases made at these stores.

“We’re pleased to welcome Neiman Marcus stores to the Discover network and provide additional payment options to their customers”

“We’re pleased to welcome Neiman Marcus stores to the Discover network and provide additional payment options to their customers,” said Michael Canady, Vice President of Strategic Merchant Relations at Discover. “We know that Discover cardmembers are eager to use their cards at Neiman Marcus, given that our customers are some of the most affluent credit cardholders in the industry. Now they can start shopping and earn Cashback Bonus on every single purchase.”

In January, Neiman Marcus became a Discover Cashback Bonus partner allowing Discover cardmembers to redeem their cash rewards for Neiman Marcus gift cards that could be used in-store, at NeimanMarcus.com, Last Call, Bergdorf Goodman, Cusp and Horchow. Discover Card also has been accepted at Neiman Marcus Direct, Last Call, Cusp and Horchow for several years.

“By adding Discover as another payment option, Neiman Marcus continues to give customers more flexibility and convenience at the point of sale,” said Jim Gold, President, Specialty Retail, The Neiman Marcus Group. “We are happy to open our Neiman Marcus stores to loyal Discover cardmembers so they can shop their favorite brands and earn more rewards.”

About Discover

Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a direct banking and payment services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S. financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become one of the largest card issuers in the United States. The company operates the Discover card, America's cash rewards pioneer, and offers home loans, private student loans, personal loans, online savings accounts, certificates of deposit and money market accounts through its direct banking business. Its payment businesses consist of Discover Network, with millions of merchant and cash access locations; PULSE, one of the nation's leading ATM/debit networks; and Diners Club International, a global payments network with acceptance in more than 185 countries and territories. For more information, visit www.discoverfinancial.com.

About Neiman Marcus

The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. operations include the Specialty Retail Stores segment and the Direct Marketing Segment. The Specialty Retail Stores segment consists primarily of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman stores. The Direct Marketing segment conducts both print catalog and online operations under the Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Horchow brand names. Information about the Company can be accessed at www.neimanmarcusgroup.com.

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Gemalto’s Trusted Services Management Data Center in Singapore Obtains MasterCard and Visa Certification

July 12, 2012 01:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time 

AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News:

“The TSM data center in Singapore will provide the highest level of security, while ensuring high availability with 24/7 service”

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, today announced that its Trusted Service Management (TSM) data center in Singapore has achieved MasterCard and Visa certification. This allows Gemalto customers to securely distribute MasterCard and Visa mobile payment services to their end users. The certification validates Gemalto’s readiness for supporting banks, mobile operators and other service providers in their NFC deployments across Asia and around the world. The certification establishes official recognition from the major global payment networks of Gemalto’s ability to manage sensitive payment credentials at the required level of security and data confidentiality.

The Singapore center is Gemalto’s third globally, in addition to existing sites in the US and France. By locating TSM centers across continents, Gemalto can provide business continuity to its customers with up to 99.9% uptime disaster recovery capabilities with the Platinum-level offer. One of the first customers of the data center is KDDI in Japan and the IDA-supported consortium in Singapore. The TSM center is operational now to support Singapore’s commercial rollout of NFC services.

“The TSM data center in Singapore will provide the highest level of security, while ensuring high availability with 24/7 service,” said Jean-Claude Deturche, Gemalto Senior Vice President Mobile Financial Services. “With markets in Asia ready for massive adoption of NFC services, our certified center in Singapore is ready to serve our customers.”

About Gemalto

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) is the world leader in digital security with 2011 annual revenues of €2 billion and more than 10,000 employees operating out of 74 offices and 14 Research & Development centers in 43 countries.

We are at the heart of our rapidly evolving digital society. Billions of people worldwide increasingly want the freedom to communicate, travel, shop, bank, entertain and work – anytime, everywhere – in ways that are convenient, enjoyable and secure. Gemalto delivers on their expanding needs for personal mobile services, payment security, identity protection, authenticated online services, cloud computing access, eHealthcare and eGovernment services, modern transportation solutions, M2M communication.

Gemalto develops secure software that runs on trusted devices which we design and personalize. We manage these devices, the confidential data they contain and the services they enable, throughout their life cycle. We innovate so that our clients can offer more ways of enhancing the convenience and security of their end-users’ digital lives.

Gemalto is thriving with the growing number of people using its software and secure devices to interact in the digital and wireless world.

For more information visit www.gemalto.com, www.justaskgemalto.com, blog.gemalto.com, or follow @gemalto on Twitter.

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LevelUp Mobile Payments Launch in Colorado at Fast-Casual Chain Larkburger

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July 16, 2012 12:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time 

Locals Can Now Pay With Their Smartphones - And Save - At All 7 Larkburger Locations

DENVER & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LevelUp, the free app that enables you to pay with your phone, today announced that it has expanded to the state of Colorado with its launch at Larkburger, a fast-casual gourmet burger chain launched by renowned chef Thomas Salamunovich. Now all seven locations of the restaurant from the Vail Valley to Colorado Springs will accept mobile payments with LevelUp, making it faster and easier for customers to get their beloved burgers, hand-cut fries, ice cream shakes, and more.

“We love working with like-minded partners like Adam Baker and his team. We know that LevelUp is going to provide a super fast, convenient payment experience that's going to make Larkburger even more popular with their customers.”

“LevelUp is on the move towards national expansion, and we’re psyched to break ground in the Rockies with Larkburger,” said LevelUp’s Chief Ninja Seth Priebatsch. “We love working with like-minded partners like Adam Baker and his team. We know that LevelUp is going to provide a super fast, convenient payment experience that's going to make Larkburger even more popular with their customers.”

LevelUp, launched by mobile gaming giant SCVNGR in 2011, is the free app that lets you pay with your phone at more than 3,000 restaurants and shops across the U.S. Available for iPhone or Droid, you simply link up your debit or credit card to the app, which then generates a unique code for you to scan to pay at local businesses like Larkburger. It takes just seconds, and you’re instantly e-mailed a receipt - an eco-friendly LevelUp feature that’s right in line with Larkburger’s dedication to “Keeping it Natural” and minimizing its environmental impact.

Larkburger, a fast-expanding chain that plans to double the number of its locations within the next year, is also employing LevelUp's customer engagement tools. Customers who pay with LevelUp will be rewarded with a $10 credit for every $100 they spend using LevelUp.

“We’re always searching for ways to make our customer experience seamless, and partnering with LevelUp made perfect sense,” said Larkburger President Adam Baker. “Streamlining the transaction process while also rewarding our customers is a win-win for all of us.”

For further information on the LevelUp app for consumers, merchants, and developers, visit http://www.thelevelup.com.

About LevelUp:

LevelUp is a revolutionary new way to pay. Pay with your phone. Save time and money! For businesses, LevelUp is the first interchange zero network, meaning when you pay with LevelUp, business pay no credit card fees... and pass the savings back to their loyal customers. To get started, visit http://www.TheLevelUp.com. Based in Boston, MA, SCVNGR + LevelUp is funded by Google Ventures, Highland Capital Partners, Balderton Capital and Continental Investors.

About Larkburger:

In 1999, the “Larkburger” was first featured on the menu at renowned chef Thomas Salamunovich’s fine dining Larkspur Restaurant in Vail, Colorado. Overwhelmed by many years of popular response to the Larkburger, Thomas recognized that a perfectly prepared, all-natural gourmet burger would be appreciated beyond Vail – so in 2006, Larkburger, the restaurant, was born. A fast-casual eatery seemed just the right format to serve this all-American favorite, but with the hallmarks of a fine dining chef committed to natural, impeccably chosen ingredients and a love of truffles. For more information about Larkburger, visit www.larkburger.com or like us onFacebook.

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SYSNET SIGNS WITH PHOENIX MANAGED NETWORKS FOR CLOUD-MANAGED MERCHANT FIREWALL SERVICE

For Immediate Release

Sheffield –Monday, 16^th July 2012 - Phoenix Managed Networks today announces an international partnership to supply its cloud-managed firewall service to Sysnet Global Solutions, a provider of compliance validation and merchant intelligence solutions with particular focus on PCI solutions.

Sysnet offers a range of services, including its proprietary web based solution SysnetAIR^TM to acquirers, ISOs, international banks, payment service providers and merchants in over 35 countries worldwide. This strategic deal will allow Sysnet to offer Phoenix’s cloud-managed firewall service as a private-labelled PCI compliant solution to its payment processing clients and their merchants globally.

Alan Stephenson-Brown, Phoenix’s UK Managing Director said: “The payment security market has recognised that our security service is the superior technology for protecting cardholder data at the merchant location. Phoenix solves many of the complicated technical and networking issues of PCI compliance, especially for smaller merchants who may have little or no IT experience. By offering cloud-managed firewall services, Sysnet and its payment processing clients are on the forefront of the industry’s efforts to help merchants meet the security standards established by the PCI Council efficiently and effectively.”

Phoenix’s managed firewall service has been developed to help merchants easily achieve and maintain compliance with PCI data security standards. It starts at merchant locations, where the Phoenix appliance locks down payment networks to PCI DSS criteria and provides a primary connection to the Internet. Each appliance provides on-site network security, while the central management system is used to configure and apply continuous compliance monitoring tools and safeguards.

Alan Stephenson-Brown added: “Data breaches and payment security problems are on the rise at level 3 and 4 merchant locations, and they need to be tackled head on. Merchants need to realize that connecting payment systems to the Internet brings a new level of security risk. Phoenix offers a quick, plug and play payments security solution and provides a versatile and fully secure retail network environment so that merchants can take advantage of Internet economics without financial peril.”

The adaptable software of Phoenix’s cloud-based management system will be integrated into Sysnet’s compliance management portal, ComplianceMaker^TM, and customised to aid Sysnet clients with required Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQ) by automatically answering most of the technical questions associated with site security.

Paul Prior, Chief Product Officer at Sysnet Global Solutions, commented: “The simplicity of the Phoenix solution appealed to us immediately, and has already been well received by several of our major card processing clients. Our business is to ensure that payments are secure and that security is simplified for the merchant. We are delighted to be able offer such forward thinking technology, and to partner with Phoenix Managed Networks to bring this kind of industry innovation to the global marketplace.”

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DeviceFidelity obtains European patent for its iPhone NFC solution

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News 1 new result for "Near Field Communications"

DeviceFidelity obtains European patent for its iPhone NFC solution Smart Card Alliance (press release) ... the leader inNFC plug-and-play solution for smartphones, announced today that it has been granted patent number 2196010 by the European Patent Office for its ground breaking technology bringing mobile wallet solutions and Near Field Communications ... See all stories on this topic »

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22 "Mobile Payment" News Stories for July 16

News         22  new results for "Mobile Payment"

Mobey Forum Launches North American Chapter to Advance Mobile Financial ... MarketWatch (press release) "Banks and payment service providers in North America are yet to clarify their opinions on how to develop mobile payment services," comments Sirpa Nordlund, Executive Director, Mobey Forum. "This means there is a real need for stakeholders to find ... See all stories on this topic »

Walletbit Reveals Its Latest Commerce Innovation; Responsepay, A Lightweight ... RedOrbit Topics: Technology Internet, Mobile telecommunications, Technology, Electronic commerce, WalletBit, mobile technology, Payment systems, Mobile payment, Commerce, Information technology management, Mobile phone, Copenhagen, Business Finance ... See all stories on this topic »

Mobile Money WBUR When your smart phone is your wallet. Swipe the phone. Pay the bill. We'll look at life and cash in the age of mobile payment. A person tries a smartphone loaded with Google Wallet at the National Retail Federation, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 in New York ... See all stories on this topic » WBUR

The Mobile Value Chain Challenge Finextra Given the first mobile payment services started in the late 90s, why is mobile payments so far behind mobile banking? The issues are twofold. Firstly, this is still a technology led initiative, with each new service requiring consumers to adopt new ... See all stories on this topic »

Apple app to shake up retail payments: consultant iT News Apple's introduction of mobile payment app EasyPay in Australian retail stores last week could prompt other local retailers to adopt new payment technology, experts say. EasyPay was introduced in Australia on Friday, allowing iPhone 4 and 4s users to ... See all stories on this topic »

Retailers Look to Mobile Point-of-Sale Tools The FINANCIAL In terms of payment options, 85.7% of retailers planned to offer credit card payments at POS, making it far and away the most preferred mobile payment method. But almost six in 10 planned to accommodate debit card payment with PIN entry. A much smaller ... See all stories on this topic » The FINANCIAL

US market offered rewards for contactless payments sQuidcard US-based company Punchcard has teamed up with mobile payment service Wipit to offer businesses the ability to create loyalty and rewards programmes for consumers who prefer contactless payment. Some 60 million Americans have been described as ... See all stories on this topic » sQuidcard

m - Commerce - Tapping the future potential of India CoolAvenues RBI has set the maximum mobile payment limit to Rs 50000. Airtel is the first Service provider to get semi closed mobile wallet license and it operates under the banner airtel money. It is an account on mobile phone where one can deposit and use this ... See all stories on this topic »

Apple wins patent for iTravel application QR Code Press ... the inclusion of NFC technology into the iPhone 5 generated a great deal of buzz in the technology community. Passbook was also found to support various NFC-based features, some of which pertain to Apple's mobile payment platform, the iWallet. See all stories on this topic » QR Code Press

Haiti - Economy : Haiti Mobile Money Initiative, reaches the 5 Million ... Haitilibre.com http://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-3539-haiti-technology-voila-awarded-for-its-mobile-payment-service-t-cash.html · http://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-2080-haiti-telecommunications-digicel-first-operator-of-mobile-payment-in-haiti.html ... See all stories on this topic » Haitilibre.com

Everyone's a cash register Inquirer.net US-based global payments solution company Visa has announced that it will make such wireless mobile payment solution—which has been introduced in the United States—available in Asia-Pacific this year. "We hope to see this type of technology in the ... See all stories on this topic » Inquirer.net

Melrose Arch hosts cash processing open day this week Bizcommunity.com Counting coins, still necessary in retail · MasterCard sets sights on the next billion consumers · New collaboration secures mobile payments · MultiChoice Uganda in new mobile payment deal · Closed loop cash system attracts attention · New POS for ... See all stories on this topic »

Payair hires two executives Telecompaper (subscription) Payair Technologies, a Swedish mobile payment service provider, expanded its international business department with two experienced executives, namely Erik Kockum and Tomas Mikaelsson. The objective of this move is to service all new business ... See all stories on this topic »

Blogs 4 new results for "Mobile Payment"

NFC: To wait or to create? - Retail Fraud By RF_editor Starbucks, for example, launched its own mobile payment solution at the end of last year that allows customers to pay instore via its mobile phone application. Staying ahead of market trends. Gonçalves explained: "Although these solutions ... Retail Fraud

Investing in East Africa 101: Eight things investors should know By Dinfin Mulupi "East Africa is at the cusp of a technology-driven inflection point," says Ben Lyon, a US expat who co-founded KopoKopo, a web based mobile payment gateway that helps businesses process mobile payments. The wide adoption of new ... How We Made It In Africa

Mobile Forces Focus and Simplicity in Interactions with Customers ... By AllVoIPNews Mobile payment solutions for use in stores have rapidly started replacing fixed PoS stations, providing better capabilities for a lower cost and putting sales people out on the store floor, where they can better serve and interact with clients. All VoIP News

Supporting Good Governance and Civil Participation in Ghana ... By lorentreisman He only focuses on social change projects including a health registration system which provides digital records accessible by anyone, anywhere, a network independent mobile payment platform, a platform digitising police warnings, Road ... Indigo Trust

Web 5 new results for "Mobile Payment"

Apple reportedly playing waiting game with mobile-payment initiative As a growing number of handset makers incorporate mobile payment systems in their smartphones a new report details why Apple has been seemingly reticent ... www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=20023

Mobile payment use nearly doubles in a year ... - Mobile Marketer Mobile Commerce Daily today - Mobile payment use nearly doubles in a year: report; T.G.I Friday's relies on iAd to increase mobile ordering app downloads. www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/commerce/13271.html

MTN Launches Mobile Payment Solution for Electricity Bills MTN Uganda has partnered with electricity distribution company Umeme to offer a more convenient electricity bill payment platform. The platform, dubbed ... www.mobileworldmag.com/mtn-launches-mobile-payment-sol...

Pax s90 | Mobile Payment Terminal | Charge Card Systems Charge Card Systems provides the Pax s90 Mobile Payment Terminal for fast credit card processing when internet and telephone connections aren't available. www.chargecardsystems.com/.../pax-s90-mobile-payment-ter...

Mobile Commerce - Starbucks Expands Mobile Payment Footprint ... Internet Retailer - Technology/Mobile Commerce - Starbucks Expands Mobile Payment Footprint Globally with Launch of Starbucks® App for Android™ in the ... www.internetretailer.com/.../starbucks-expands-mobile-payme...

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Smart Card Alliance Recognizes Top Industry Council Contributors for Advancing Knowledge and Acceptance of Smart Card Technology

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PRESS RELEASE

July 16, 2012, 8:37 a.m. EDT

PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ, Jul 16, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Since forming eight years ago, Smart Card Alliance Industry Councils have become leading resources for information and education on the acceptance, use, and applications of smart card technology for identity, payment, transit, access control, and mobile applications. To honor the members that have devoted themselves to Council projects, the Smart Card Alliance has announced the top Council contributors and Honor Roll for 2012.

"Our Councils are successful due to our outstanding members and their contributions. These individuals all have demanding jobs, yet provide input, time and energy into our Councils on a daily basis," said Randy Vanderhoof, executive director of the Smart Card Alliance. "We thank our top contributors, as well as all of our Council members, for their dedication and for their enthusiastic participation in projects that make a marked difference for our industry."

The Smart Card Alliance Industry Councils -- Access Control, Healthcare, Identity, Payments, Transportation, and new Mobile and NFC -- are led by members, with deliverables developed by member volunteers. The Councils have made significant contributions to the smart card industry through publishing education and outreach material for different markets, holding educational events, webinars and workshops on key topics, responding to issues in the media, developing industry comments and positions on key government initiatives, and establishing relationships with other key industry groups.

Council descriptions, chairs, and individuals recognized as the top contributors for each Council are:

Access Control Council The Access Control Council promotes the widespread acceptance, use, and application of standards-based smart card technology for physical and logical access control

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Mobey Forum Launches North American Chapter to Advance Mobile Financial Services Ecosystem

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PRESS RELEASE

July 16, 2012, 7:34 a.m. EDT

Industry Leaders Come Together to Accelerate the Evolution of Mobile Payments

HELSINKI, Jul 16, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mobey Forum, the bank-led industry association driving the evolution of a sustainable and prosperous mobile financial services (MFS) ecosystem, today extends its global reach with the launch of Mobey Forum North America, a new arm of the association created specifically to address industry issues facing the region.

The North American Chapter brings together key players in the marketplace to work through issues impacting the mobile financial ecosystem's future and accelerate the development of sustainable MFS in this region. Members from American Express, Bank of America, Capital One, CIBC, MasterCard, TD Bank Group, US Bank and Visa, gather together to deliver sustainable, long-term mobile services to the mass market.

"Banks and payment service providers in North America are yet to clarify their opinions on how to develop mobile payment services," comments Sirpa Nordlund, Executive Director, Mobey Forum. "This means there is a real need for stakeholders to find synergies and foster the development of the ecosystem. The North American Chapter aims to provide an environment that meets this need. By establishing guiding principles for the ecosystem, based on the premise that no single stakeholder's role should undermine consumer confidence or inhibit widespread adoption, we aim to accelerate the evolution of mobile payments to the benefit of consumers and all involved."

Mobey Forum has strong widespread relationships with organisations and associations working in areas related to MFS. Mobey Forum works together with its industry partners by sharing knowledge and information to facilitate the adoption and deployment of mobile payments created on open standards.

Matt Calman, Senior Vice President and Research & Development Executive at Bank of America, and Chairman of the North American Chapter comments: "No other industry association has the depth and range of member knowledge in mobile financial services that is offered by Mobey Forum. With the Americas Chapter, we aim to bring together key stakeholders to discuss issues and challenges in order to advance mass market deployment of mobile payment technology.

"Mobey Forum promotes extended learning between mobile financial services practitioners around the globe, therefore members of the North American Chapter will not only tackle domestic barriers faced on the road to consumer adoption, but they will help to drive the agenda for Mobey Forum's global output," adds Calman.

While Mobey Forum North America is bank-led it welcomes members from any supervised payment institutions, technology companies and mobile network operators. Mobey Forum membership provides an opportunity for discussion, networking and the sharing of knowledge. The chapter is led by Bank of America and already boasts a variety of members, including American Express, Capital One, CIBC, MasterCard, TD Bank Group, US Bank and Visa.

About Mobey Forum

Mobey Forum is the global leader in driving a sustainable and prosperous mobile financial services ecosystem. Established in 2000, it brings together leading financial institutions, mobile network operators, mobile handset manufacturers and payment processors and vendors, committed to accelerating the mass-market deployment of user-friendly mobile financial services by promoting open and secure technology standards.

For more information on Mobey Forum, visit www.mobeyforum.org .

SOURCE: Mobey Forum

China Mobile develops NFC-enabled handset

Are NFC Payments Something That I Can Use? Gadget Helpline (blog) One of the buzzwords in the realms of mobile technology at the moment is 'NFC payments', with talk of a near future where purchases can be... See all stories on this topic » Gadget Helpline (blog)

Smart Card Alliance Recognizes Top Industry Council Contributors for ... MarketWatch (press release) The Smart Card Alliance Industry Councils -- Access Control, Healthcare, Identity, Payments, Transportation, and new Mobile and NFC -- are led by members, with deliverables developed by member volunteers. The Councils have made significant ... See all stories on this topic »

China Mobile develops NFC-enabled handset Mobile Entertainment All the major operators in China are prepping NFC payments services. China Mobile bought a 20 per cent stake of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank in 2010, while China Unicom and China Telecom have also launched mobile payment divisions. Yankee ... See all stories on this topic »

Turkcell MaxiPLUS5: Maximum Features at Minimum Price MarketWatch (press release) Turkcell MaxiPLUS5, with an NFC featured custom-made fridge magnet, and boxed within the handsets, enables users to experience a global first; shopping through the Mobile Order application. Once the user taps the fridge magnets with their device, the ... See all stories on this topic »

What is NFC? ComputerActive.co.uk The fallibility of contactless payments and mobile wallets has already been exposed. In late March, an investigation by Channel 4 News found the contactless payment system used in the latest Barclaycards could be easily compromised using an NFC ... See all stories on this topic » ComputerActive.co.uk

Mobility Matters: Tracking the Mobile Banking Revolution in Credit Unions Credit Union Times As the Apple Turns. Ever cryptic – that has long been Apple on mobile payments and this has led some pundits to positthat NFC (Near Field Communications) is going nowhere until Apple embraces it. Now reporter Jessica Vascellero, writingin the Wall ... See all stories on this topic » Credit Union Times

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