Have you ever wondered if you can pay your credit card bill with another credit card? And if you can, is it a smart financial move to do so? Credit card issuers limit the types of accounts you can use to pay your credit card bill, but there are workarounds. Let’s examine your options. Can …
With this, issuers can emblazon their logos and designs in radiant color at every card swipe or contactless transaction. This, Sentry hopes, will help banks and issuers amplify their brands and boost customer engagement.Read Entire Article
Food delivery firm Zomato has started piloting priority deliveries, enabling users to get their orders delivered faster by paying an extra fee of Rs 19-29 per order.The Gurgaon-based firm is also testing a ‘pay later’ feature for some users. In this case, users can place orders but make the payment any time before the food is delivered, according to information from the company’s app.The extra charge for priority deliveries is applicable to members of the company’s loyalty programme, Zomato...
You’ve probably noticed that when you’re shopping online or sometimes in a retail store, you can select a buy now, pay later (BNPL) option, which is a type of installment loan that generally allows a consumer to buy something at the point of purchase with little or no initial payment and then pay off the […]
The European Commission is set to approve Apple's opening up of Apple's NFC platform to third-party mobile wallets as soon as May, which could help save the iPhone maker from a $40 billion fine. NFC in the iPhone is chiefly used for Apple Pay In January, Apple agreed that it would open up its NFC hardware to any developer for the purposes of performing contactless payments. Months later, it appears that European antitrust regulators are close to determining if it's enough to get Apple...
As part of the changes introduced in Europe in iOS 17.4, Apple gave third-party payment apps and banks direct access to the NFC chip, allowing for non-Apple Pay tap-to-pay payment options. The European Commission is set to approve Apple's plan to open up tap-and-go mobile payments "as soon as next month," according to Reuters. With NFC access, banks and third-party payment apps can offer contactless payments directly on the iPhone without having to use the Wallet app or Apple Pay. This...
Your first credit card is a significant step towards financial independence. While it's relatively easy to obtain one with a job, it's crucial to understand that it's equally easy to accumulate debt rapidly. However, by using your credit card wisely, such as maintaining a low credit utilization and making timely repayments, you can actively build a good credit score.This not only helps you secure bigger loans like a mortgage on more favourable terms later in life but also empowers you to make...
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Applying for Global Entry is getting more expensive from October, but two major credit card issuers are boosting their Global Entry benefits for some of their most popular travel rewards cards. On April 11, Citi announced it would increase its Global …
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. For many travelers, airport lounge access is crucial as it allows a space where you can either relax before a journey or be productive and get work done. This is where American Admirals Club lounges …
The EU commission is set to approve Apple’s previously-announced policy changes regarding access to the NFC chip on the iPhone, with the view of increasing competition in the contactless payments market. The commission’s decision will be officially announced in the coming weeks, via Reuters. With these changes, apps will be allowed to become the default wallet app that appears when users double-click the side button or hold their phone near a payment terminal. However, the relaxation of...
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When starting a new business as a sole proprietor, limited liability company or any other type of business, one thing is certain: You will need money to cover startup and operational costs and other financial needs. However, it can be challenging for a new business to qualify for a business credit card or loan without …