Square roll-out delayed over fraud risk concerns
Square, the mobile payments start up from Twitter founder Jack Dorsey has delayed its launch due to concerns over the risk of chargebacks and fraud.
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Researchers agree – mobile payments set to boom!
Research from two separate analysts confirm expectations that mobile payments are set for a boom time in the next few years. Read more ...

Location loyalty revving up with new scheme from Loopt
Foursquare and Booyah claim massive user figures
Loopt, the location-based social mapping service, has launched a virtual loyalty scheme to reward users for interacting with retailers and connecting with brands. Read more ...

Supermarket giant pushes mobile loyalty
Card-based scheme migrated to smartphones
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Retailers use mobile for service blending says report
IDC Retail Insights recently released a new report, whose purpose is to understand European retail-specific networking and mobile solutions strategies and adoption trends, short-term priorities, and investment plans.
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Payback launches mobile app
Members can use iPhones at partner stores Read more ...

Korean telco launches mobile payments and rewards service
Korean telco SK Telecom and has launched an m-payments service that stores multiple credit and loyalty cards on one mobile phone SIM. Read more ...

Recognising a trend
Mobiles becoming the device of choice Read more ...

Korean card issuer pioneers new mobile services
Credit card issuer plans to roll out new mobile-based services to its customers including coupons for money off at major retailers. Read more ...

Tesco launches mobile app for Clubcard
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Square roll-out delayed over fraud risk concerns
Square, the mobile payments start up from Twitter founder Jack Dorsey has delayed its launch due to concerns over the risk of chargebacks and fraud.
Read more ...

Researchers agree – mobile payments set to boom!
Research from two separate analysts confirm expectations that mobile payments are set for a boom time in the next few years. Read more ...

Location loyalty revving up with new scheme from Loopt
Foursquare and Booyah claim massive user figures
Loopt, the location-based social mapping service, has launched a virtual loyalty scheme to reward users for interacting with retailers and connecting with brands. Read more ...

Supermarket giant pushes mobile loyalty
Card-based scheme migrated to smartphones
Read more ...

Retailers use mobile for service blending says report
IDC Retail Insights recently released a new report, whose purpose is to understand European retail-specific networking and mobile solutions strategies and adoption trends, short-term priorities, and investment plans.
Read more ...

Payback launches mobile app
Members can use iPhones at partner stores Read more ...

Korean telco launches mobile payments and rewards service
Korean telco SK Telecom and has launched an m-payments service that stores multiple credit and loyalty cards on one mobile phone SIM. Read more ...

Recognising a trend
Mobiles becoming the device of choice Read more ...

Korean card issuer pioneers new mobile services
Credit card issuer plans to roll out new mobile-based services to its customers including coupons for money off at major retailers. Read more ...

Tesco launches mobile app for Clubcard
Virtual version of barcode Read more ...

Dutch supermarket chain starts SIM scheme
Customers get free mobile credits at POS Read more ...

Handset giant launches mobile rewards solution
Service can function as an extension of existing loyalty card schemes or as the platform for new digital ones. Read more ...

Latest airline to launch iPhone app
Etihad Airways has  this week launched an iPhone app for members of its frequent flyer loyalty programme that allows them to redeem points on the go. Read more ...

RFID sticker scheme gathers pace in France
A French children’s clothing retailer has launched a low cost rewards scheme using RFID stickers. Read more ...

Redeeming reward points via iPhone
Loyalty programme application allows for real-time points redemption with the Apple iPhone. Read more ...

Mobile marketing a ‘largely untapped’ way to connect with customers
Growing consumer interest in mobile marketing and customer loyalty programmes has created a significant and largely untapped opportunity for brands to connect with customers on their mobile devices. Read more ...

Partnership to bring loyalty card to mobiles
A new partnership aims to enable consumers to quickly conduct retail loyalty, ticketing, low-end ID and other transactions using contactless stickers with their mobile phones.  Read more ...

Starbucks launches new social media apps
Starbucks has unveiled mobile payments and two iPhone apps for its loyal coffee drinkers in the US, and is offering BT WiFi access to UK reward scheme members. Read more ...

Coffee chain rolls out NFC tags
Irish coffee retailer Insomnia has rolled out loyalty tags that work with mobile phones. Read more ...

Everton uses mobile to interact with fans
English Premier League football club Everton is introducing mobile technology to enhance interaction with its fans. Read more ...