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What are the optimistic and pessimistic scenarios for Facebook Payments? Nov 12, 2012 Business Strategy, Case Studies and Lessons Learned What does the term “wireless” signify in “wireless funds transfer”? Nov 12, 2012 Hawala, Informal Value Transfer and Shadow Finance Can bank CDs be transferred to another person, or must they be redeemed first? Nov 12, 2012 Personal and Consumer Finance, Budgeting and Saving What is the first thing that comes to mind when someone says they are an investment banker? Nov 12, 2012 Careers, Jobs and Working in Finance What’s the cheapest way to get foreign currency for a trip outside the U.S.? Nov 12, 2012 FX Rates, Spreads and Currency Markets What is the cheapest way to obtain foreign currency for travel outside the US? Nov 12, 2012 FX Rates, Spreads and Currency Markets Can a U.S. bank decline to process an international wire transfer? Nov 11, 2012 International Wire Transfers and Large Transfers How quickly do check-scanning OCR machines process documents? Nov 11, 2012 Banking and Payments Technology Stack How can a company start selling SaaS products internationally? Nov 11, 2012 US Money Transmitter Licensing and MSB Registration What SaaS products are best for online security and fraud prevention? Nov 11, 2012 Banking and Payments Technology Stack Does Airbnb require specific licenses to provide escrow services between transacting parties? Nov 11, 2012 US Money Transmitter Licensing and MSB Registration How can I accept online payments directly from bank accounts in a developing country without major card networks? Nov 11, 2012 Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems How much cash is generally sitting inside ATMs at any given time? Nov 9, 2012 How Banks Work How does Xoom transfer funds from a U.S. credit card to a Mexican bank account? Nov 9, 2012 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad Why does Xoom restrict or ban accounts spending over $3,000 per month? Nov 9, 2012 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad How can you process online payments directly into a partner’s account? Nov 9, 2012 E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments How does Xoom process a transfer from the US to a foreign bank account such as one in Mexico? Nov 9, 2012 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad Why does Xoom restrict or close accounts that exceed certain monthly transfer limits? Nov 9, 2012 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad What solutions allow online payments to be routed directly into a partner’s account? Nov 9, 2012 E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments Which currency note has the highest value in the world? Nov 8, 2012 General Finance Questions Which currency note currently holds the highest value? Nov 8, 2012 General Finance Questions Is it better to sell computers on eBay or create your own e-commerce site? Nov 8, 2012 E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments What’s the best way to ship business products efficiently and cost-effectively? Nov 8, 2012 General Finance Questions Can someone study cryptography without a strong math or science background? Nov 8, 2012 Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Authentication What conflicts of interest commonly arise between foreign-exchange companies and their clients? Nov 7, 2012 FX Rates, Spreads and Currency Markets Are there legal risks involved in holding money in a PayPal account on behalf of an unrelated third party? Nov 6, 2012 US Money Transmitter Licensing and MSB Registration Will foreign direct investment in eCommerce be permitted in the near future? Nov 6, 2012 E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments How are business-to-business payments typically carried out between partners? Nov 6, 2012 Trade Finance, Letters of Credit and B2B Payments What essential financial tips should everyone be aware of? Nov 6, 2012 Personal and Consumer Finance, Budgeting and Saving How can I obtain a $400 refund from PayPal for an item that never arrived? Nov 5, 2012 Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments Do wire transfers always incur a fee? Nov 4, 2012 Payment Operations, Pricing and Fees When PayPal verifies a bank account using ACH deposits and withdrawals, can they also view the account’s balance? Nov 3, 2012 Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems How long does it typically take for a payment processor or aggregator to settle funds into my account? Nov 2, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Why do some businesses still use old-fashioned carbon-copy credit card imprinters instead of modern processing methods? Nov 2, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Why is American Express the only card issuer that prints the CSC code on the front? Nov 2, 2012 Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards Is it normal for bank drafts to be held for a full week? Nov 1, 2012 How Banks Work Online Bill Pay: Are payee-to-payee transfers permitted, and if so, why aren’t they available? Nov 1, 2012 Banking and Payments Technology Stack What features does Standard Chartered’s Saadiq Visa credit card offer? Oct 12, 2012 Islamic, Jewish and Faith-Based Finance What features are offered by Standard Chartered’s Saadiq Visa Credit Card? Oct 12, 2012 Islamic, Jewish and Faith-Based Finance How do central banks account for or replace lost or destroyed currency? Oct 11, 2012 Central Banks and Bank Supervision How many times is it possible to fold a dollar bill? Oct 11, 2012 Payments (General) Is it better to incorporate locally or operate as a U.S.-registered business abroad? Oct 11, 2012 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad Which banks are best suited for companies running international e-commerce stores? Oct 11, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Is there an API for moving funds between a customer’s checking and savings accounts? Oct 11, 2012 Developer Tools, APIs, Sandboxes and Open Source Which mobile apps are considered the best for sending money internationally? Oct 11, 2012 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad Why isn’t a Dwolla-style bank transfer system available in the UK? Oct 11, 2012 Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems What mobile payment systems work best for e-commerce in countries with low card usage? Oct 11, 2012 Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments How would you approach creating an online payment processing company that operates internationally? Oct 10, 2012 Starting and Running a Fintech or Payments Business I’ve become interested in global economics—what should I read to deepen my understanding? Oct 10, 2012 Economics, Inflation and Monetary Policy What could be a strong USP for a new US-to-India online money transfer service? Oct 9, 2012 Money Transfer Business and MTOs