“Green Payments, a credit card processing and point of sale disrupter, today announces its partnership with OVE Touch & Go®, a novel fingerprint payment system that makes digital transactions secure, quick and easy with a simple touch. Green Payments CEO, Cliff Green, recently onboarded as an advisor to the company to help with the launch of its point of sale (POS) solution that allows customers to pay with their fingertips, and businesses to accept fingertip payments. First founded in 2014, Green Payments has helped nearly 5,000 businesses build their financial stability while generating more than $1 billion in consumer payments each year. Known for its mission to eliminate businesses’ 2-3% processing fee through customized programs, Green Payments plans to utilize emergent technologies like OVE’s fingerprint authentication system to further customize payment options for merchants and customers alike.”

“Today, IntelliPay a leader in no-cost payment processing and a premier provider of customized solutions for local and state governments, announced the issuance of U.S. Patent # 16,409,359 by the USPTO entitled “System and Method for Processing Chip-Card Transactions from a Host Computer.” IntelliPay’s patented technology allows government customers to make a single payment. Behind the scenes, the payment is split into two payments, one for the government invoice amount and a second for the service fee that covers the processing cost of the transaction. This single payment card insertion into the card reader eliminates the need for two insertions typically required. The new technology is the easiest and fastest way for government customers to make secure chip-card in-office payments. Government offices using the new technology report shorter lines, reduced wait times, and higher customer satisfaction overall.”

“Small business owners will benefit from access to turnover-based finance provided by SME funder Retail Capital, along with new offerings like a mobile POS app and a financial community platform, as TymeBank bolsters business banking offering…Business customers will have access to a new offering called TymePOS, a mobile point-of-sale app that turns an NFC-enabled cellphone into a tap-and-go payment device. As a softpos solution, says the bank, TymePOS offers the best pricing in the market for merchants of this size. It also has market-leading next-day settlements for merchants (the industry standard is seven days). The app is available for download on the Google Play Store, and it will take a TymeBank Business Banking customer two minutes for app onboarding. Customers will then receive a merchant ID to start processing card payments within 24 hours.”

“American Airlines Center is offering two new frictionless shopping options. The arena, home to both the Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball team and Dallas Stars NHL hockey team, is collaborating with hospitality company Levy and its design subsidiary DBK Studio to open a new Market To-Go store on the arena’s terrace level. A second Market To-Go store is slated to open on the main concourse level of the arena later in April.”

“Today, Square unveils the next generation of Square Stand , the company’s iconic countertop device that turns an iPad into a powerful, robust point of sale system that sellers can use to run their entire business. Launching concurrently in all of Square’s eight global markets, Square Stand features integrated contactless tap, chip and PIN payments technology, a sleek, professional design and a new checkout flow that provides businesses and their customers with a more intuitive, transparent and streamlined commerce experience.”

“Ingenico, a Worldline brand, confirms its leadership in unattended payments with the launch of its Self-Modular, world-first unattended terminal PCI PTS v6 certified, and takes its portfolio to be the most comprehensive and innovative solution, covering all verticals – such as vending, EV charging, transportation, parking and ticketing kiosks, for both indoor and outdoor use cases.”

“Today Visa (NYSE: V) announced a new platform, Visa Acceptance Cloud (VAC), set to revolutionize the way businesses accept payments from their customers. Following the success of the company’s popular “Tap to Phone” solution, VAC will let acquirers, payment service providers, point of sale (POS) manufacturers, and Internet of Things (IoT) players move payment processing software from being embedded in each hardware device to being universally accessible in the cloud.”

“Adyen, the global payments platform of choice for many of the world’s leading companies, today announced the launch of mobile Android point of sale (POS) terminals in the EU, UK, and the United States. The devices represent a fundamental change in the role of the payment terminal, functioning as an all-in-one solution, eliminating the need for separate cash registers, barcode scanners, and customer facing displays. Additionally, the terminals come with an app management system, allowing merchants to upload and manage the apps they use every day, for inventory management, loyalty programs, returns and more.”

“The move toward cashless sports stadiums continues to accelerate. UBS Arena, home of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders, has contracted with Fiserv Inc. to install Clover point-of-sale hardware and Bypass point-of-sale software to enable digital and contactless payment options throughout the venue.  UBS Arena will deploy more than 350 Clover devices to enable contactless purchases at concession queues. With the implementation of Clover terminals, UBS Arena will be fully cashless.”

“Fiserv, Inc., (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, today announced the launch of a unique platform-as-a-service (PaaS) offering that enables independent software vendors (ISVs) to integrate their software directly into Clover point-of-sale devices, allowing ISV software users to be more nimble in how and where they run their business.”

“Synchrony (NYSE: SYF ), a leading consumer financing company, today announced an expanded strategic partnership with Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV ), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions. Small businesses will now be able to access Synchrony products and services and accept private label credit card payments via the Clover® point-of-sale and business management platform from Fiserv, accelerating growth for small businesses and offering more flexibility and choice in how consumers make purchases.”

“GoDaddy Inc., which launched GoDaddy Payments in June to unify its transaction services following its December deal to buy point-of-sale terminal maker Poynt Inc., released a countertop payment terminal and mobile card reader with lower fees than most competitors. Merchants will pay 2.3% per card-present transaction and 2.3% plus 10 cents per e-commerce transactions. Keyed transactions are 3.3%. GoDaddy says its rate undercuts the average among four competitors—Square, Stripe, Shopify, and PayPal—of 2.6% plus 6 cents.”

“In a first-of-its-kind, 10-year partnership, Square has been selected as the exclusive point-of-sale (POS), payments, software, and merchant services provider for the new SoFi Stadium , home to the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams, and Hollywood Park , the 300-acre mixed-use development being built by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman and SoFi Stadium developer E. Stanley Kroenke. Together, Square, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, and Legends are ushering in a new standard for fan experience and commerce that enables seamless commerce centered around delighting and engaging sports fans and concert-goers, while rising to meet the new challenges, needs, and opportunities facing the entertainment and sporting industry.”

“Square , the globally trusted software, payments and hardware solution for businesses of all sizes, is raising the bar on customer experience with the launch of its Square Register in Canada . With 80% of Canadians reporting their commitment to buying local is more important now than before the pandemic, Square Register offers Canadian sellers a cashless new way to sell and run their businesses from a COVID-safe distance.”

“As the consumer shift to contactless payments becomes permanent, Intuit (Nasdaq: INTU) QuickBooks is introducing QuickBooks Card Reader, a new innovative payments device designed for today’s small business owners. Integrated with QuickBooks Payments, which processes more than $65 billion in volume annually, the card reader is the latest fintech offering to help small businesses get paid faster, no matter how or where they work.”

“Adyen (AMS:ADYEN), the global payments platform of choice for many of the world’s leading companies, and Slice, the innovative tech platform powering America’s independent pizzerias, have partnered to enhance Slice’s payment processing experience. By leveraging Adyen for Platforms, Slice will scale an industry leading end-customer payment experience across its thousands of pizzeria clients. Adyen for Platforms enables platforms like Slice to provide turnkey access to payment capabilities for their clients, including terminal devices for in-restaurant interactions, all with one solution.”

“Verizon Business and Mastercard today announced a strategic partnership expected to drive transformational solutions for the global payments and commerce ecosystem. From contactless shopping and autonomous checkout technology to Cloud Point of Sale (POS) solutions, Mastercard and Verizon Business will collaborate to deliver scalable innovations that drive the industry forward and create new experiences for consumers and businesses alike. Verizon and Mastercard will work closely to unlock Internet of Things (IoT) sensor connectivity with near real-time edge computing to power the fintech, payments and banking industries, in addition to working to arm SMBs with hyper-automated and immersive commerce experiences.”

“To reach a wider audience, the digital payments provider linked2pay is focusing on the offline world by integrating with the terminal maker Pax Technology. The partnership illustrates the need for the physical point of sale to be as full-featured as an e-commerce site, with support for mobile wallets, rewards, loyalty programs and customer messaging. Especially in the wake of the global pandemic, consumers expect these features to be integrated into any channel they use for shopping.”

“SpotOn, a leader in fully integrated restaurant management platforms, today introduces SpotOn Sidekick , a handheld solution designed specifically for food trucks, pop ups, cafes and other mobile food kitchens. Joining SpotOn Serve in the company’s suite of handheld restaurant technology, SpotOn Sidekick allows small-scale food businesses to take orders, process payments and print receipts from one intuitive handheld device. With this latest addition, SpotOn now offers the power and convenience of handheld technology to food businesses of all sizes, continuing its commitment to help small businesses compete and win.”