Consumers’ Association of Canada Study Brings the Consumer Voice to the Table
When it comes to making purchases, a fundamental consumer expectation is that the price advertised will be the price paid at checkout. Penalizing the consumer through added fees or “surcharges” is a...
View ArticleIt’s Time to Start Using Those Visa Gift Cards
Now that the presents have been opened and the holidays are behind us, those who unwrapped a Visa Gift card are beginning to log in online and speed through checkout lines as they purchase those...
View ArticleNo Coins Required: Card-Enabled Parking Meters Grow in Popularity Nationwide
A recent article in the Washington Post noted the installation of forty-one parking meters in Bethesda, Maryland, that now accept payment via credit and debit cards, rather than just cash. This...
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Postcards From London: Use Your Visa to Cycle Around the City
From the historic landmarks to the distinctive neighborhoods, London is a great city to see by bicycle. And whether you are a tourist or a local, hopping on a bicycle and touring the city is as easy...
View ArticlePostcard from London: Excited Olympic Travelers from Around the World
The spirit of the London 2012 Olympic Games is alive and well! The sun is shining, the fans are cheering and the athletes are realizing their dream of competing on behalf of their country. We wanted...
View ArticleV.me by Visa and U.S. Bank Make It Easier to Shop Online This Holiday Season
As the holidays approach, Visa is committed to delivering the very latest in online convenience and security, where consumers are no longer required to share personal account, bill-to and ship-to...
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The Economist Delves Into the “War of the Virtual Wallets”
Hailing the recent commercial availability of V.me by Visa as “another milestone on the journey to digital cash” the Economist provides an overview of the major players and landscape in the digital...
View ArticleElectronic Payments Modernize the Face of Government Benefits
From eCommerce to eBanking, digital commerce is changing the way people around the world shop, pay and be paid. The Electronic Payments Association explains that the average business saves between...
View ArticleNew World Economic Forum Report Underscores the Importance of Data Collection...
Last week the World Economic Forum release a report called, “Unlocking the Value of Personal Data: From Collection to Usage.” As part of the Forum’s steering board on personal data, I was able to...
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Holiday Shoppers Prepare to Hit the Web
As consumers gear up for the holidays, it’s clear we’re in for another growth year in eCommerce. According to new data from the Visa Spending Intentions survey, 87 percent of people plan to do...
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