Thursday , October 29, 2026

Samsung Wallet’s Cash Back Perk and other Digital Transactions News briefs from 10/29/26

  • Samsung Electronics America launched Samsung Wallet Perks with a new feature that enables U.S. Galaxy users to earn cash back from brands directly to their Samsung Cash Cards. The rewards program now includes merchants in the Rakuten network.
  • American Express Co. said eligible U.S. cash back card members can redeem rewards for a deposit into eligible American Express bank accounts.
  • Buy now, pay later specialist Affirm Holdings Inc. said retailer Sur la table now offers Affirm’s BNPL payments online.
  • Bank of America Corp. issued its 2026 Holiday Spending Survey that found that more consumers—29%—plan to do most of their holiday shopping in early to mid-December up from 19% in 2025.
  • Accertify Inc. launched its Accertify Partner Program. Participants can join via a Referral track that lets partners make a single introduction and Accertify handles the sale, implementation, and support. The Reseller track lets partners sell Accertify on their own contract and own the client relationship and profit.
  • The Central Ohio Transit Authority announced its Customer Experience Action Plan, which includes advice to customers on trip planning and fare payments.
  • Cybersecurity firm IPQualityScore issued a warning to banks, fintechs, and merchants to check risk regarding the account, device, and connections in addition to AI agent identity when processing agentic transactions.
  • Element Fleet Management Corp. has launched Element Pay, a cardless technology that lets trucking companies manage fleet payments for fuel.
  • OSRX Inc., an ophthalmic compounding pharmacy, launched Stella, a phone assistant using AI to help patients pay for compounded medications.

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