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Avoid a PayPal Account Limitation and Frozen Funds With These 5 Tips

Having your PayPal account locked down is a problem, but you can avoid it with a few simple steps.

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4 Potential Drawbacks of Using Apple Pay

Apple Pay aims to replace your physical wallet, but it's not flawless.

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9 Cool Ways to Use NFC That'll Impress Your Friends

NFC is more than just a gimmick! Learn how to use NFC and do a lot of cool stuff with it.

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How to Use Google Pay on an iPhone

Switching from Android to iPhone but want to keep using Google Pay for payments? It's pretty easy, and we'll show you how.

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Why Apple’s Pay Later Feature Could Be Bad News for Affirm and Klarna

Apple will soon give its users the ability to spend big and pay it off over time, which is something competing services should be concerned about.

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23 Crucial Online Shopping Terms Every Modern Shopper Needs to Know

Online shopping is more popular than ever, but can be overwhelming with all the different terminology.

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What Are the Safest Online Payment Methods?

Looking for safe options to pay for your online or even in-person purchases? Here are the four best ways you can keep your finances secure.

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Are Virtual Credit Cards Safe?

Virtual credit cards sound like a great way of staying secure, especially against data thefts. But what are they? Do they have any downsides?

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Why Is Apple Getting Sued Over Apple Pay and What Will Happen if It Loses?

Affinity Credit Union filed a suit against Apple, alleging that it gave Apple Pay an artificial monopoly that forces card companies to pay more fees.

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How to Use Apple Pay in Stores and Online

Apple Pay lets you use your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac to make contactless payments online or in the real world.

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How to Use Google Pay to Make Phone Payments

Learn how to set up a Google Pay account and how you can use it to pay for things straight from your phone.

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How Does PayPal Work When You Want to Pay Someone?

PayPal remains one of the easiest ways to pay someone online. Here's how you do it.

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4 Digital Payment Methods That Will Replace Debit and Credit Cards

Debit and credit cards are out. Biometrics, NFC, and digital apps are in. But which ones will replace plastic for good?

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What Is Venmo?

Payment platforms are a dime a dozen, so why is Venmo so popular?

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Cash App vs. Venmo: Which Should You Use?

Looking to send some money to a friend? Here's how to decide between Cash App or Venmo.

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How to Use PayPal: A Beginner's Guide

So, you've heard of PayPal, but what exactly is it? And more importantly, is it safe? Here's everything you need to know.

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What Is PayPal.Me and How Do You Use It?

PayPal.Me is a simple and reliable way to get paid. Create your custom link in minutes, for free. Here's how to use it!

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The 6 Best Digital Wallet Apps

These apps and services allow you to pay for purchases using nothing but your smartphone, both online and in the real world.

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Twitter's New Tip Jar Test Makes In-App Payments Possible

Twitter is bringing payments to a limited number of users initially.

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Apple Pay vs. Samsung Pay vs. Android Pay: Everything You Need to Know

Android Pay, Samsung Pay, Apple Pay all have their advantages and disadvantages. Let's take a look at exactly how each of them works and who can use them.

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