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October 31, 2019

AR Automation Report

When AR Meets Social Networking

Paper-based accounts receivable (AR) processes aren't just slow and costly — they can also be confusing. Buyers struggle to decipher paper invoices, and discrepancies that appear between buyer and seller records can be arduous to resolve. Yet, digital AR platforms with speedy communication tools can cut through the confusion, VersaPay CEO Craig O’Neill tells PYMNTS. In the new Accounts Receivable Automation Report, he discusses what AR platforms can learn from social networking sites to resolve payment woes.

 

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Loyalty Programs

Mastercard: It’s The End Of Rewards Points As We Know It

After almost a half-decade of market inundation, points-based loyalty programs appear to be nearly played out with consumers. That means it’s time for banks, merchants and brands to start thinking deeper about loyalty, Mastercard President of Loyalty and Engagement Francis Hondal tells Karen Webster — and building experiences that bring customers back, instead of just hoping points will do the heavy lifting for them. Here’s how she adds it all up.

 

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Masterclass: Billing And Payments

Fiserv: Optimizing Both Sides Of A B2B Transaction

There are more choices than ever for payers — both consumer and corporate — to settle the bill. Yet, how can businesses optimize the experience beyond simply focusing on the lowest cost? In a new Masterclass video discussion, Fiserv Senior Vice President of Sales and Output Solutions Steve Brown tells PYMNTS the roles of digitization, transmission of information and industry collaboration in helping both billers and payers win.

 

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ISOs And Merchant Acquiring

Why It’s Time To Reboot The ISOs Value Proposition 

In the post mega-merger payments world, international service organizations (ISOs) must reconsider who they will partner withand why. John Newton, vice president of strategic partnerships at First American Payment Systems, tells PYMNTS that the time is now for ISOs to examine the value proposition they offer to merchants — and lays out how to become their trusted strategic advisers.

 

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Visa Breaking News

Visa: How Mass Transit Is Driving Contactless Payments’ Global Future

When Visa started working on London mass transit’s contactless card scheme seven years ago, the tech was hyper niche. Today, contactless has exploded in Europe, is gaining U.S. traction and is taking hold of mass transit payment systems. Wednesday (Oct. 30), Visa announced it now has 100 partners enrolled in its global Transit Partner program. Its Global Head of Urban Mobility, Nick Mackie, talks with Karen Webster about the progress so far — and why we likely ain’t seen nothing yet.

 

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