Accepting digital money without having to pay hefty fees to third-party players — such as banks — has become a reality in the UK. Thanks to a lucrative partnership with BitPay, SumUp users can now accept Bitcoin as a payment option without any transaction fees - at least until the end [...]
Despite the fluctuating Bitcoin value, the crypto-currency has proven to be increasingly popular among retailers. Although we cannot talk about Bitcoin reaching critical mass in terms of adoption yet, more and more retailers and small businesses can see the potential in increasing sales by offering more payment choices to their customers. [...]
Although it was launched on 20 October 2014, the effect of Apple Pay has already seen measurable results in terms of downloads and use at retail chains. But for a smaller retailer, is Apple Pay something you should seriously consider offering your customers? What is Apple Pay, and how does it work? [...]
When Google Wallet launched it was marketed by Google as the solution that would bring together the mobile phone and the wallet, as users would only tap and pay. The great fanfare around it, and the past three years, however, weren't enough for Google Wallet to reach a critical mass. [...]