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It’s OK, Boomer: Pondering P2P Payments and How to Fight Fraud

FICO

I’m not big on reading tabloid confessions at the grocery checkout, but as a payments professional, I have a shocking admission to share: I am a late bloomer in adopting mainstream person-to-person (P2P) payment apps like Venmo, Cash App (owned by Square), Snapcash and a slew of others. And how will banks increase their fraud protections?”.

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ACH vs. EFT Payments: What’s the Difference?

Payment Savvy

Barely a couple of decades ago, there were just a few options available for transferring money from one account to another, but the rise of internet banking has given way to a bunch of different services with different names, processes, fees, and waiting times. ACH stands for Automated Clearing House Network. What Exactly is an EFT Transfer?

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The Final CFPB Prepaid Card Rule Is Here (Expect Controversy)

PYMNTS

However, the cards have expanded in popularity among consumer groups that are thoroughly banked and who are using the cards as a funds-management tool or to send to money to a third party (a college-aged child, for example). And it backs up those protections with important new disclosures to let consumers know before they owe.”

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10 Easy Ways to Collect Payments from Customers

EBizCharge

It also enhances security, as modern contactless payment options like digital wallets and chip cards are equipped with advanced encryption, protecting sensitive customer information from potential fraud. Customers with NFC-enabled debit or credit cards or mobile devices can initiate a payment by bringing them close to the terminal.