A high instance of Zelle transaction scams originating from social media contacts has caused JPMorgan Chase Bank to block payments made through social media networks and messaging apps. The bank has stated that Zelle was intended as a method of transferring money to family, friends, and trusted contacts, and should not be used to make […]
If you were looking to finally use Apple Pay at Home Depot and Texas grocery chain H-E-B, you’re in luck. After years of negotiation, Home Depot has finally adopted Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods at some of its U.S. locations in recent weeks. Per Appleosophy, while the home improvement retailer has not officially announced […]
Financial tools always shift, and a loan is just another form of paying later. Apple on Monday announced plans to discontinue its Apple Pay Later program, which launched in October 2023. The program ended on Monday, though customers who have existing Apple Pay Later loans will be able to continue to pay them off and […]
The Tap to Pay/”iPhone smooch” function to pay for goods and services has become a lot more ubiquitous. According to Wix.com, the Tap to Pay feature on iPhone is now available to more than 700,000 additional businesses across the U.S. As of Monday, businesses with an online store built on the Wix.com platform can accept […]
The Apple Card now includes Disaster Relief as a perk. A customer who lives in Houston and was impacted by flooding from tropical storm Imelda received the following email: “We understand that you have been affected by a natural disaster. We’d like to offer our support and assistance through our Disaster Relief Program.” The program […]