A redesigned Google Pay was launched yesterday. Available in the US on Android and iOS, the updated app expands the payments and commerce ecosystem across a broader range of platforms, devices and payment types. The multinational tech company also announced plans to offer smart banking via FI partnerships. The changes are being made to give consumers more control over their...

A new digital card has been launched by Samsung. Now consumers can manage all their credit-card accounts from multiple financial institutions on a single platform via Samsung Pay Card. Accessed through Samsung phones and watches, the card helps users better manage their finances and credit. CardLinx Insight: This could be the catalyst for contactless mobile payment adoption in the U.S.,...

A new payments group, Facebook Financial, has been formed by the social media conglomerate. Online shopping is up in the midst of the pandemic and Facebook is positioning the company to capitalize on current and upcoming payments and e-commerce opportunities. The group is led by former PayPal president and Libra cryptocurrency co-creator David Marcus. CardLinx Insight: Facebook has long been...

Canadian company Mobeewave has been purchased by Apple for $100 million, giving the tech giant’s existing iPhones the ability to function as contactless, mobile pay hubs. Mobeewave is an app that doesn’t require cables or other hardware; the NFP chip that makes it work has been incorporated in iPhones since 2014. CardLinx Insight: This deal puts Apple firmly in the...

Mastercard announced its intent to acquire financial technology company Finicity to advance its API and financial data strategy. The acquisition is intended to strengthen the payment card giant’s relationships with consumers and businesses by giving them more control over their financial data. CardLinx Insight: Mastercard’s move to acquire Finicity follows a similar one made by arch-rival Visa when it acquired...

We welcome Dosh to The CardLinx Association! Dosh is built on the vision to democratize advertising for the benefit of people everywhere and a mission to positively impact people’s lives by moving billions of dollars to millions of people. They have built a leading frictionless card-linked offer platform where more than 10,000 brands and retailers provide cash back to more than 57 million...

New Clean Way to Pay: Mobile Wallets Surge on Covid 19 Fears Requiring no physical contact with merchant point-of-sale terminals, mobile wallets are increasingly viewed as a safer way to pay by consumers around the world. Fears that payment cards, cash and coins may be tainted with the coronavirus, and that touching in-store terminals might make shoppers sick, the use...

By The CardLinx Association Requiring no physical contact with merchant point-of-sale terminals, mobile wallets are increasingly viewed as a safer way to pay by consumers around the world. Fears that payment cards, cash and coins may be tainted with the coronavirus, and that touching in-store terminals might make shoppers sick, the use of mobile wallets is getting a boost. According...

Expect the Unexpected in Covid-19’s Wake In the uncertainty that surrounds the coronavirus, Silvio Tavares, CEO of industry trade association Cardlinx, shared perspectives with member executives around the world. Among topics discussed? Travel’s stalled, with hotel occupancy at just 15% and properties slated to close; credit card use is down, impacting the U.S. and other countries where consumer spending accounts...

Amazon announced the availability of its Just Walk Out technology to rival merchants. Shoppers use credit cards to enter the store. Items are selected and automatically billed to the card—with no scanning, checkout (or waiting in line) required. The tech is similar to that used in Amazon Go stores. CardLinx Insight: Amazon’s new cashierless technology will face an uphill battle...

2020’s Silver Bullet for Bank Digital Engagement: Card-Linked Offers How do the best companies in the world build digital trust and data confidence with consumers? They do it by adhering to these 7 straightforward data best practices. CardLinx, a multi-industry trade association, recently completed a 1.5 year study and task force to identify key factors driving digital trust and data...

The CardLinx Association is excited to announce these new member services for 2019. These features are included in all levels of CardLinx membership. Please contact a CardLinx team member if you have any questions about the new services. CURATED INTRODUCTION SERVICES Curated Personalized Introductions to CardLinx Member Companies. E-LINX NEWS FLASH In addition to our monthly E-linx Newsletter, receive up-to-the-minute...