What shapes consumer transactions and payment technologies, and where is it going?
Rapid changes in technology, regulation, and consumer behavior continue to reshape the payments industry. Javelin’s payments research team tracks commercial and consumer payment trends, evaluates emerging payment technologies, and anticipates what’s next. Through unbiased research, data-driven insights, and actionable advice, we help financial institutions, payments providers, and technology companies develop strategies that position them for success in a rapidly evolving market.
Payments Research
Reports
Moving Parts: EMV, NFC and Contactless Deployment in the US
Moving Parts: EMV, NFC and Contactless Deployment in the US
Developments in the China Prepaid Market 2011
Players in China's prepaid market have been suffering from the uncertainty in the market as the Central Bank delays the issuance of more licenses.
The Evolution of the ATM Banking Channel
Mercator Advisory Group report examines new ATM capabilities and increased value for financial institutions and customers alike
Consumer Prepaid Distribution Strategies
Consumer Prepaid Distribution Strategies
2012 U.S. Credit Card Outlook
2011 is turning out to be a better year than expected for credit cards, at least in terms of spending. But how long can healthy spending growth continue without commensurate growth in the cardholder base or consumer borrowing? 2012 will be the y...
Internet TV: The Next Frontier for Online Payments
A future exists where consumers have evolved from couch potatoes to couch players and previously static entertainment devices (like TVs) are online, all the time. It's a short step from watching TV, to playing on a TV, to paying on a TV and mark...
Payment Acquiring and Merchant Services in Canada
Payment Acquiring and Merchant Services in Canada
The Eighth Annual Prepaid Forecast
The Eighth Annual Prepaid Forecast
Remote Deposit Capture: Consumers on the Go
The persistent use of paper checks for payments of everything from expense reimbursements to credit balance refunds to commissions is no match for mobile financial service product developers. The ability of smartphones to capture high quality im...
Chip in My Pocket
Whether from a fear of looking silly at the Metro station or simply the desire go cashless, I jumped at the chance to purchase a Travelex Cash Passport Card at a Travelex kiosk in Dulles International airport. Twenty-four hours later I was "chip...