Matching its iOS counterparts, Google is reportedly offering Android app developers a 85% cut on revenue. FULL STORY >

In a recent policy update, PayPal will be eliminating its Purchase Protection cover for users funding online campaigns, citing project failure rates. FULL STORY >

As mobile payments continue to rise with an estimated 447.9 million users worldwide, Sage Pay's MD Charles Pittaway unpacks the advantages that mobile payments hold. FULL STORY >

For the first time in South Africa, consumers can use their smartphones to pay in-store at iKhokha retailers. FULL STORY >

With Samsung Pay and Apple Pay well on their way in the US and Asia respectively, LG is set to join the fray, reportedly working on its own mobile payment platform. FULL STORY >

Many South African SMEs continue to use inflexible, expensive payment solutions from large financial institutions because they are not aware of new-age online payment offerings that offer them lower costs and higher levels of business automation FULL STORY >

Having had one of its top financial quarters in recent years, the outlook for PayPal and e-commerce in general is on the up. To that end, the company has conducted a survey to discover what the local landscape is like. FULL STORY >

Card fraud statistics show a significant reduction in fraud likely due to the introduction of richer technology and payment solutions FULL STORY >

A test conducted by Kaspersky Lab has shown that many users do not know (or know, but do not follow) basic security rules when making online payments or using online banking systems. FULL STORY >

We’re nearing the end of the year with its annual rituals of radio ads for festive season shopping, Boney M in the shopping malls and, of course, fretting about whether you’ll get an end-of-year bonus FULL STORY >

Serving as its second attempt at an Android-based wallet app, Google begins the rollout of Android Pay to select users touting a 4.4 OS and NFC-enabled device. FULL STORY >

Growing cyber risk has ushered in the need for watertight methods of protecting personal data. FULL STORY >

Apple heeds Taylor Swift's "advice", as Apple Music's Eddie Cue confirms that the company will pay artists during the service's three month long trial period. FULL STORY >

Gumtree notes that payment scams are once again doing the rounds and sellers are warned to be careful when trading online. FULL STORY >

Loyalty payments are holding a steady ground when it comes to chosen methods of purchasing items over the internet. This is according to a research study by payment provider, PayU. The study reveals that South African consumers have put loyalty payments... FULL STORY >