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...

After years of false starts, mobile wallets are finally gaining traction in the global marketplace. Offers have become the de facto “killer app” for mobile wallets, driving their increased consumer acceptance and usage. Mobile Apps give consumers digital access to their payment cards, cash balances, coupons and rewards via smartphones and other devices. Using smartphones, smartwatches or tablets, online and...

TakeMe Pay combines the biggest payment services in the world into one app CardLinx member Japan Foodie (www.japanfoodie.jp) is well-known as a multi-payment service mainly for the restaurant industry in Japan. When tourists visit Japan whether they are from China or the US, they can use the Japan Foodie app on their smartphone to make a reservation, order off the menu...