Sunnyvale startup Qvivr is is building a universal credit card named Swyp , competing with the likes of LoopPay, Coin and Plastc, but it’s adding its own unique twist. Swyp is a “learning”… Read more »
It looks like Amazon’s diapers weren’t the only product the e-commerce giant retired Wednesday. The company has shut down its mobile wallet beta, which allowed Android and Fire phone users to… Read more »
As virtual wallets and NFC payments start taking off, Square hasn’t given up on the plastic card. It announced a new program on Tuesday in which its merchants can issue their… Read more »
Google is shutting off loyalty and gift card support in Wallet, giving customers until Aug. 21 to use up their balances. The company says its working on a replacement for the features. Read more »
Square is enabling gift cards for the first time, allowing its users to send presents to each other that can be redeemed at Square merchants. The system also works with Apple… Read more »
Gift cards are big business: The industry as a whole brings in $100 billion annually. But gift card companies are not exactly known for being on the cutting edge of technology… Read more »