Closed-loop gift cards represent the oldest sector for prepaid cards, but new ways of thinking are needed for the market to grow, one research analyst suggests. Indeed, there are multiple options ...

The prepaid card market offers opportunities in both open and closed loop segments, with key areas including gift, payroll, and meal cards. Market dynamics, competitive positioning, and innovation ...

Small businesses don’t just compete with each other—they go up against industry giants with nationwide reach, deep pockets, and aggressive pricing. It’s not a fair fight, but it’s one that independent ...

Open-loop prepaid cards are invading market segments once solely controlled by closed-loop cards, and this is helping slow the rate of growth in funds deposited into closed-loop card accounts, ...

As banks and merchants fight over interchange regulation in Washington, the real struggle is in shoppers’ wallets, phones, and Web browsers. Last month, I wrote about how merchants use discounts, ...

An ecosystem-specific digital payment system called a "closed-loop wallet" enables consumers to make purchases solely from one brand, retailer, or service provider. Users can add money to their ...

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