Mastercard stories - Page 6

Almost half of New Zealanders expect cash to be obsolete in ten years, with mobile payments and wearables taking over.

The number of mobile wallets using contactless technology is expected to reach 200 million by the end of 2016, representing growth of 100% since 2014.

With Connect Smart Week launching today, MasterCard is encouraging Kiwis to protect themselves when shopping online.

With cybercriminals always looking for new ways to scam consumers and Kiwis increasingly shopping online, Mastercard offers up some safety tips.

Mega, the file storage firm, has hit back at claims it profits from 'content theft' in a report calling the allegations 'defamatory'.

MasterCard report shows technology is fundamentally altering the way consumers shop, travel and engage with service providers.

New Zealanders are shopping online, but many are not fully utilizing digital wallets, according to MasterCard.

Kiwis are increasingly tapping into contactless payments, with 36% favouring the swift 'Tap and Go' at supermarkets, per MasterCard.

Kiwis are still looking to do the bulk of their Christmas shopping with local retailers, despite being keen online shoppers.

Snapchat has partnered with Square to launch Snapcash, a feature that allows uses to quickly message money to each other.

Several major banks are gearing up to release their own mobile payment apps, which could prove a major competitor for Apple Pay and competing products.

The technology means retailers will be able to accept payments via smartphones, and one day people may be able to exchange money using only their phones.

Westpac launches mobile PayTag, turning any phone into a 'tap and go' card for speedy, secure transactions, reshaping how we pay.

Apple is joining forces with American Express, Visa and MasterCard to offer a new smartphone payments system for the soon to be released iPhone 6.

The bulk of Kiwis (79 per cent) are still looking to shop at local brick and mortar retailers this Christmas season, as opposed to online.

MasterCard appoints expat Peter Chisnall as new Country Manager for New Zealand, bringing more than 20 years of experience to the role.

As more Kiwis shop online, it is important that consumers are security conscious when paying for goods and services.

New Zealanders are the second most prolific online shoppers across the Asia-Pacific region, and class payment security as top of mind when shopping online.

New Zealanders continue to move away from cash towards using electronic cards and internet banking, as the digital wallet replaces conventional payment methods.

When it comes to mobile shopping and making payments from their mobile, Kiwis are amongst the best in the world.