Author: Brad

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Express (NYSE:AXP) today announced Amex Business Link™, a new business-to-business (B2B) payments ecosystem for network issuing and acquiring participants to offer to their business customers. Amex Business Link makes managing payments easier for buyers and suppliers of all sizes by accepting card and non-card payments and supporting domestic and cross-border transactions. The new digital ecosystem is equipped with reporting and reconciliation tools and connects to all customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that use APIs. “Our Amex network participants have access to not only reliable payment rails with the lowest fraud rates in…

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London, U.K. – Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE), a leading payments platform, today announced a partnership with Virgin Voyages, Richard Branson’s lifestyle travel brand focused on delivering irresistible cruise vacations for adult travelers. Paysafe will ensure travelers can quickly and securely pay online for their next cruise with Virgin Voyages, whose payments risk will also be mitigated by Paysafe’s bespoke travel solution. Whether booking an opulent Virgin Voyages cruise in the Caribbean, Europe, or the South Pacific as well as Transatlantic crossings, travelers can now use their credit card to pay online to book their exclusively adult seabound vacation through Paysafe, with…

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The most valuable bank application features are essential to have when the banking industry is in a digital arms race for customer attention. With a majority of Americans now using digital bank options, services have moved away from traditional brick-and-mortar and shifted towards the online customer experience. Consumers now expect online, mobile, and convenient access to their personal finance. The key differentiator between financial institutions? The most valuable bank application features focus on delivering an exceptional customer experience (CX). Those who can provide services that fit a lifestyle geared around digitization will capture the interest and patronage of the larger…

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A successful business offers a positive customer experience (CX). Numerous studies show the importance of CX towards organizational growth and market share capture:  73% of surveyed consumers said that their experience is a deciding factor for purchase choices Companies that earned over $1 billion reported a $700 million revenue boost within three years after investing in CX 86% of buyers are willing to pay more if they experience great customer service  Customers simply engage more with brands and businesses that make them feel valued across a simple and easy sales journey.  So how do you improve your current payment experience…

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We’ve compiled a list of the top Online Banks available to consumers today. The Best Online Banks: Axos Bank Ally Bank Varo Bank Quontic Discover Bank American Express National Bank CIT Bank Wealthfront Albert GO2bank Axos Bank ATM Network: Approximately 91,000Fees: No maintenance, overdraft, or non-sufficient funds fees. ATM fees, but comprehensive reimbursement program.Cashback: Up to 1% cashback on transactions that require a signature.Overdraft: Limit is adjusted by Axos as they see fit.Cash Advance: Same as credit card limit.Minimum Opening Balance Requirement: $250 Axos Bank Customer Service Axos Bank offers comprehensive customer service in various forms – and for every…

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Groupe BPCE subsidiaries Payplug, the omnichannel payments solution designed for SMEs, and Dalenys, the payments partner of choice for major names in e-commerce, are joining forces with the aim of becoming the leading French fintech on the European payments market. The operation marks a milestone in Groupe BPCE’s digital and payments strategy and its central goal of accelerating development of the Group’s payment activities in support of the digitalization of commerce. The combination of these two fintechs specialized in payment services will create a front-ranking player boasting enhanced industrial and innovation capabilities and complementary expertise. Operating under the Payplug brand,…

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Previously funded by industry veterans, Payall’s new funding-led by Andreessen Horowitz-will accelerate Payall’s product capabilities and revenue growth. MIAMI, FL / ACCESSWIRE / September 15, 2022 / Payall, the first-ever bank processor for cross-border payments and international money transfers, today announced it has closed a $10 million seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). Payall’s global single shared platform is a technology breakthrough that fuels compliance automation, risk mitigation, first-ever payer detail transparency and specialized, inclusive payment orchestration for cross-border payments offered through banks and other regulated financial entities. Additional participants in the round are lead seed round investor Motivate…

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Ratio, a new kind of fintech platform that combines payments, predictive pricing, financing, and a frictionless quote to cash process into one platform for SaaS and technology companies, emerged from stealth and “announced raising $11M in venture funding and a $400M credit facility for customer financing.” Led by a team of industry veterans, Ratio claims it is “rewriting the rulebook for SaaS pricing and financing, driving value for vendors by delivering a new set of tools to accelerate growth in the turbulent market.” The subscription economy is now “a $1.5 trillion segment of the recurring revenue market, with industries ranging…

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ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB) September 13, 2022 Stax, the all-in-one payments provider, has launched a new brand under the Stax umbrella: Stax Bill. The solution, an automated billing software for finance leaders at SaaS and other subscription businesses, is a rebrand of Fusebill, which was acquired by Stax in March 2021. Following the acquisition, Stax decided to further align Fusebill within Stax by rebranding it as Stax Bill. This move will make it easier for finance teams to leverage multiple Stax solutions within its one, easy-to-use platform. “As businesses grow, it’s important that their billing tools are able to scale alongside…

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The best buy now pay later (BNPL) apps combine speed, flexibility, convenience, and affordability. They are a legitimate way for consumers to finance purchases. Their popularity with customers already makes it essential for companies to know how to offer bnpl in their retail store. Today, BNPL apps do not restrict consumers to retail stores. They are accepted in many verticals including luxury goods, automobiles, and more. Below, we look at the best BNPL apps, and give you information about their borrowing limits, credit checks, minimum credit scores, APR, schedule terms, and more. The Best Buy Now Pay Later Apps: Affirm…

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