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NFC technology based wallet from Rogers broadens system reach

11/11/201311/09/2013 John Montgallo

The Canadian telecom giant has used their new suretap™ program to expand its mobile payments. One of the wireless and media giants in Canada that has been the most involved in mobile payments, Rogers Communications, has just announced the launch of their suretap™ wallet, which is to be based on NFC technology, like many of their other smartphone transaction services. Rogers first entered into the Canadian mobile payments space a year ago using this tech. Now, the company is implementing the second step of its overall strategy, which uses NFC…

New mobile commerce platform launched in Hong Kong

11/08/201311/05/2013 Stephanie Beck

Mobile commerce platform launched by 3 Hong Kong and Citibank 3 Hong Kong, the mobile operator for the Hutchison Telecommunications organization, and Citibank Hong Kong have joined together to launch a new mobile wallet service called “3 Citi Wallet.” The mobile wallet is designed to make it easier for used to pay for goods and services using their mobile devices. The platform can store financial information as well as information associated with credit cards, making this data accessible through the use of NFC technology. Demand for mobile commerce is on…

New mobile wallet coming to New Zealand

11/07/201311/04/2013 Stephen Vagus

2degrees and GE Capital have plans to launch a new mobile wallet Mobile wallets are becoming more common throughout the world, but none of these mobile commerce platforms have yet established a significant lead among consumers. Mobile wallets aim to offer more convenient to consumers by providing them with a digital platform that can contain a wide range of financial information. These platforms can also digitally store information from loyalty programs and mobile coupons, making this information easily accessible to smartphone and tablet users. Demand for mobile commerce services is…

Mobile payments are used by over half of American smartphone owners

11/06/201311/02/2013 Jennifer Goula

The CUNA has now released its latest survey data which has found that these device users are purchasing in droves. According to the latest survey data that has been released by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), among American smartphone owners, more than half have used their device for mobile payments purposes, whether it be buying a digital product online or tapping it at a checkout counter – or pretty much anything in between. The survey also showed that security remains the uppermost concern of device users making purchases. Though…

American Express puts a new twist on mobile payments

10/28/201310/26/2013 L. Green

Mobile payments could change thanks to American Express Mobile payments are becoming more common throughout the world and have garnered the support of technology and financial firms in recent years. The growing popularity of mobile payments is largely due to the proliferation of mobile technology. Higher smartphone and tablet ownership is encouraging consumers to seek out new forms of commerce that are more aligned to their interests. As mobile payments continue to attract more attention, businesses are working to provide more comprehensive services to consumers. Mobile commerce could become less…