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
US Mobile Banking: Sedate Growth, Disruptive Potential
NEW RESEARCH REPORT BY MERCATOR ADVISORY GROUP
2007 Online Payments Market in China: Market Overview and Major Players
Boston, MAApril 2008
Contactless Card Market in China 2007
Mercator Advisory Group took a look at the contactless card market in China. Government-led initiatives have made China among the largest RFID markets in the world in the past year. However, additional long-term market drivers are needed to keep...
Testing Merchant Acceptance of Prepaid Online: Have Gift Card, Will Lift
Boston, MAApril 2008
Restricted Authorization Networks: Winner Takes All
Boston, MAMarch 2008
Network Exclusivity: The Changing Direction of the Industry
A trend within the leading EFT networks indicates that they are redefining their PIN debit strategy. The Interlink, STAR, PULSE and NYCE networks have all announced sole provider or exclusive processing agreements for PIN Debit POS transactions ...
US Wireless POS: Gets Up from the Table and Runs Out the Door
NEW RESEARCH REPORT BY MERCATOR ADVISORY GROUP
The Evolving Landscape for Prepaid Cards in Latin America and Europe
Boston, MAMarch 2008
A Seamless POS Future: Moving Order Entry and Payments into an iPod
At the end of 2007, a patent for ordering frequent purchases like your morning coffee was awarded to Apple. The design allows the consumer to make an order using any wireless portable device -- a WiFi-enabled iPod, a PDA or a mobile phone -- whe...