2020-10-15 17:04
It’s no secret: 2020 has been a challenging year, punctuated with feelings of uncertainty, and the urge to help or contribute, but not knowing how. In April, H… Read More
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Hyperwallet publishes a broad range of content focused on the payments, payout, and fintech space. It's a must-read for two-sided marketplaces, royalty providers, on-demand economy platforms, and ecommerce merchants.
2020-10-13 18:00
TL;DRWhen you compare the validation and tracking processes of established global shipping companies, such as FedEx, with current money transfer methods, it’s hard not to feel disappoi… Read More
2020-10-06 16:48
As of 2020, there are roughly 7.8 billion people in the world. And what do over a quarter of them¹ — 26.28% — have in common? They’re online shoppers. As more people a… Read More
2020-09-29 17:00
Picture this: your development team has done a lot of heavy lifting for your organization. The plumbing is good, the front end and interface is inviting, and now it’s time to adopt a p… Read More
2020-09-16 20:00
Designed to help payees control spending while providing instant access to funds, it’s no wonder that Prepaid Cards are increasing in adoption.1 Here at Hyperwallet, our Marketpla… Read More
2020-09-09 17:12
Last year 14.4 million US consumers became victims of identity fraud — or, about 1 in 15 people. If that wasn’t bad enough, out-of-pocket fraud costs are continuing to incre… Read More
2020-09-01 17:17
Marketplaces and enterprises with freelancers and on-demand workers are seeing an increase in the underbanked and unbanked payee population, along with an increase in the need for a seamless… Read More
2020-08-10 17:00
US merchants have discovered that by offering more optionality for their payees upfront, they can often reduce the hassle of onerous administrative tasks associated with sending funds. The D… Read More
2020-07-08 21:57
TL;DR This guide will walk you through the 5 most important considerations in choosing the right payout methods for your payees, while also taking stock of your business objectives. From use… Read More
2020-07-07 20:48
Traditional banking methods have been slow to catch up in the digital age, where users are coming to expect almost-instantaneous delivery of funds. Still, most third-party payout providers o… Read More
2020-06-30 16:17
TL;DR We’ve been cooking up a storm over here in Hyperwallet’s documentation. These step-by-step integration guides are similar to recipes; they give you all the ingredients you… Read More
2020-06-16 19:00
Hyperwallet’s 1099 Tax Reporting make it easier for you to improve your overall tax compliance with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by simplifying taxpayer verification and tax… Read More
2020-06-09 17:42
This blog is part of Hyperwallet’s “For Your Payees” resource series. These monthly articles are designed to provide your payees with important information on various compo… Read More
2020-05-26 16:57
TL;DRIn the first part of this 2-part series, Hyperwallet’s royalty business development lead, Justin Butler, discussed two benefits behind implementing a digital royalties payment sol… Read More
2020-05-19 17:43
This blog is part of Hyperwallet’s “For Your Payees” resource series. Blogs in this series are designed to provide your payees with important information on various compone… Read More
2020-05-11 22:55
TL;DRRoyalty distribution doesn’t have to be tedious, slow, and expensive. In this 2-part series, Hyperwallet’s royalty business development lead, Justin Butler, breaks down 5 wa… Read More
2020-03-23 19:28
TL;DRThe team at Hyperwallet is excited to announce the redesign of the documentation portal, docs.hyperwallet.com, a project aimed at unifying product content.
The team worked tirelessly at… Read More
2020-03-04 00:13
TL;DRA number of esport tournament organizers and game publishers have already started distributing prize winnings using digital payment platforms. The need to shift from a manual to a digit… Read More
2020-02-11 00:22
TL;DRAirline operators worldwide have the unique opportunity to leverage compensation payments to improve the experience of travelers and further digitize their operations. Replacing legacy… Read More
2020-01-30 16:41
According to the Federal Reserve, in the third quarter of 2019, there was an average daily volume of 16.9 million commercial checks collected in the United States, with an average daily valu… Read More
2020-01-06 17:50
Venmo is a digital wallet that lets people send and split payments with friends and family, as well as shop. You can easily split the bill, cab fare, and much more. Venmo is also social at i… Read More
2020-01-04 13:00
TL;DRWhile collecting inbound payments has become increasingly easier for marketplace companies, sending outbound payments to workers is still a costly, friction-filled process. Hyperwa… Read More
2019-12-11 16:29
TL;DRWebhooks work on event-based output mechanisms, making them the perfect trigger for things like status updates and system-to-system communication. From payment status to payee verificat… Read More
2019-12-06 21:47
Hyperwallet’s Tax Services make it easier for you to improve your overall tax compliance with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by simplifying taxpayer verification and tax repor… Read More
2019-11-15 18:17
At Hyperwallet, we take security very seriously. That’s why we’ve integrated digital identity authentication into the payee password recovery workflow on our system.
This higher… Read More
2019-11-06 04:56
TL;DRModern insurance providers are focused on accommodating the needs of changing demographics, improving customer service, streamlining claim payment processes, reducing manual disbursemen… Read More
2019-10-04 19:02
TL;DRThe rise of two-sided marketplace platforms has helped to increase cross-border transactions and given rise to an increased focus on both inbound and outbound payment technology. Trust… Read More
2019-10-01 22:27
TL;DRPayee verification is a foundational part of any global payout solution. Building this sort of functionality from scratch can take considerable development resources, not to mention ong… Read More
2019-09-18 04:02
Hyperwallet is heading to the stunning Skirball Cultural Centre in Los Angeles this October for Music Tectonics. Launched by the PR firm Rock Paper Scissors, this conference brings together… Read More
2019-09-05 17:18
TL;DRAustralian airport transport marketplace Jayride is fueling their growth with help from Hyperwallet’s global payout platform.
If you’re like me, the last thing you want to… Read More
2019-08-28 21:04
According to Statista, an estimated 1.8 billion people worldwide purchased goods online in 2018, representing US$2.8 trillion. This number is projected to reach US$4.8 trillion by 2021. Desp… Read More
2019-08-06 18:00
The holidays have come to Hyperwallet early this year. That’s because Hyperwallet’s US-based corporate clients can now offer eGift Cards as a payout option, reward, or incentive… Read More
2019-08-06 18:00
Hyperwallet’s US-based corporate clients can offer eGift Cards to their US payees as a payout option, reward, or incentive.* The eGift Card transfer method makes it easy for payees to… Read More
2019-07-30 15:22
TL;DRMore and more global marketplaces are unlocking the value of payouts as part of their growth. This is especially important when it comes to scaling globally.
There’s no doubt tha… Read More
2019-07-12 15:35
TL;DRHyperwallet’s broad payout capabilities are helping support the global expansion efforts of micromobility platforms.
If you live in a large urban area today, it’s pretty li… Read More
2019-07-08 17:06
Last month marked the one-year anniversary of PayPal’s announcement to acquire Hyperwallet and our payout platform. While mergers and acquisitions are never easy, I can personally say… Read More
2019-06-14 12:36
TL;DRWhen it comes to cars and bank-based payouts, functional isn’t always synonymous with effective. While bank transfers offer a functional way to send money, a payout platform can i… Read More
2019-05-02 16:20
According to the April 2019 installment of the PYMNTS Gig Economy Index, nearly half (41.9%) of independent workers who use digital marketplaces prefer to receive their payouts using PayPal… Read More
2019-04-29 15:42
Collision Conference is the fastest-growing tech conference in North America, and it’s where the Hyperwallet team will be May 20. A crossroads for the world’s largest technology… Read More
2019-03-22 21:52
Mic check one, two, one, two..
Hyperwallet is headed to Music City USA (a.k.a. Nashville, Tennessee) this May for Music Biz 2019. Powered by the Music Business Association, Music Biz 2019 br… Read More
2019-02-25 21:55
TL;DRTackle your global expansion plans with help from the 2019 Marketplace Expansion Index. Review 130+ pages of in-depth analysis and research today.
From tariffs and trade wars to electio… Read More
2018-11-07 16:00
TL;DRWhat will it take to improve global disbursements? To answer this question, our Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development raises three important points.
In the last few… Read More
2018-10-31 15:00
TL;DRBoth sides of the pay-in/pay-out paradigm—companies that accept payments and companies that send them—are seeing significant developments across three elements of their busi… Read More
2018-10-24 15:00
“Your future starts here.”
That’s the theme for the annual Direct Selling Association Fall Conference, where leading executives and professionals will come together in Arli… Read More
2018-10-10 15:00
The Hyperwallet team is headed to Brussels.
Hyperwallet will be in attendance at the 7th annual European Direct Selling Conference hosted by Seldia, the European Direct Selling Association… Read More
2018-10-04 13:00
Early in 2017, HitRECord sent its first payments on the Hyperwallet platform. The company had spent years cutting and sending checks to users in-house, a process that was administratively cu… Read More
2018-09-27 15:00
TL;DRWhen you compare FedEx’s validation and tracking processes with current money transfer methods, it’s hard not to feel disappointed. Luckily, Hyperwallet’s Head of… Read More
2018-09-19 16:19
TL;DRThe clinical trials segment is benefiting from the globalization of biomedical research, but outdated payout processes are restricting the industry’s growth. Modern payment soluti… Read More
2018-08-15 15:00
TL;DRThere are advantages (and disadvantages) to both integrated pay-in/payout solutions and standalone payout solutions. Through Hyperwallet’s fintech partnerships and proprietary fin… Read More
2018-08-08 15:00
TL;DRInfluencer marketing is growing fast, and the platforms that connect brands with influencers are wrestling with all kinds of payment challenges. Hyperwallet’s solution? A truly gl… Read More
2018-07-24 12:45
TL;DROnline booking platforms have changed the way consumers travel. However, many of these travel platforms are struggling to provide their suppliers (the hotels, hosts, and guides that pro… Read More
2018-07-18 19:00
Are you thinking payments?
PayThink (from SourceMedia) is the premier bank-focused forum in which executives from the world’s leading financial institutions and payments companies come… Read More
2018-07-18 15:00
One of the most convenient features of our Transfer Method Widget is the built-in field validation, meaning that you don’t need to know how many digits an account number has to be for… Read More
2018-07-17 15:00
Hyperwallet’s direct selling team has been busy over the past month, jet-setting around the world for the yearly meetups of the largest American, Canadian, and Australian direct sellin… Read More
2018-07-09 12:00
TL;DRAs global marketplaces mature they are becoming more sophisticated from a treasury perspective and are demanding payment acquirers, banks, and payout providers support both local curren… Read More
2018-07-05 15:00
TL;DRPlatforms that have the ability to pay globally dispersed freelancers or contractors using local clearing methods are experiencing a leg up on their competition. Hyperwallet’s EVP… Read More
2018-06-21 15:00
There are some aspects of any direct selling business that are foundational in how they shape the distributor’s experience: the quality of the products or services on offer; the onboar… Read More
2018-06-19 20:45
Today, I’m excited to announce that our company has signed an agreement to join the PayPal family (we expect the transaction will close in the fourth quarter of 2018). Combining forces… Read More
2018-06-16 15:00
Royalty payment distribution hasn’t changed much over the past 50 years: the systems for managing payment information are out of date; payments are delayed or lost; payees have no cont… Read More
2018-06-07 15:00
At Hyperwallet, we believe that transparency is one of the most important (and neglected) aspects of the payout process. Payees are often left in the dark: they know they’re going to r… Read More
2018-06-06 15:00
Direct selling is all about the experience.
That’s why ‘the experience’ is the theme for this year’s annual Direct Selling Australia conference: what distributor… Read More
2018-06-04 15:00
The Hyperwallet team is going to San Diego!
No, we’re not taking a trip to Sea World. It’s that time of year again: the Direct Selling Association Annual Meeting. Set against the… Read More
2018-05-18 15:00
MoneyConf is a European financial event during which the leading banks, tech firms, and startups come together to discuss the disruptive changes taking place in commerce, wealth management… Read More
2018-05-03 15:00
Hyperwallet has created a series of video tutorials designed to help payees navigate their Pay Portal. In this video, we demonstrate how payees can set funds to be automatically transferred… Read More
2018-05-01 15:00
Join us at theJuice this month to learn about the latest developments in field development.
theJuice was created by Kate Gardner (Gardner & Co, LLC) and Brett Duncan … Read More
2018-04-27 15:00
Royalty payments are broken—but we know how to fix them.
That’s what we’ll be talking about in Nashville at Music Biz, an annual conference from the Music Business Associat… Read More
2018-04-10 15:00
Our world is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Business leaders need not only to understand, but also respond to the change happening all around us if they hope to be successful in the futu… Read More
2018-04-06 15:00
Here’s a common scenario from the world of ecommerce: you run a fast-growth U.S. marketplace. Your two-sided ecommerce platform provides sellers with an engaged consumer base. Business… Read More
2018-04-02 15:46
I was out with an old friend of mine for dinner, and when the time came to pay, we agreed to split the bill: he paid the total and I sent him my portion through Paypal. My friend received th… Read More
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2018-03-23 22:02
“Why can’t we just do it ourselves?”
That’s a question we sometimes hear when we’re discussing Hyperwallet’s compliance program with a potential client. H… Read More
2018-03-19 15:00
Are you gaga for GET? Coocoo for CORS? Jumpin’ for JSON?
Okay, that’s lame—the point is that I love code, and if you’re a developer, I’ve got some important new… Read More
2018-03-15 19:46
Recently, we’ve been getting a lot of questions from direct selling companies about our Spendback add-on feature. These are organizations that have spent the past few years (and no sma… Read More
2018-03-15 19:46
Recently, we’ve been getting a lot of questions from direct selling companies about our Spendback add-on feature. These are organizations that have spent the past few years (and no sma… Read More
2018-03-12 15:00
Should trust trump agility?
Is advanced technology turning traditional banking rails into antiquated relics?
Who will win when it comes to providing true transparency into the payment proces… Read More
2018-03-05 16:00
When my wife moved from the East Coast to San Francisco, she told me that one of the things she really struggled with was grocery shopping at Trader Joe’s. She was so accustomed to the… Read More
2018-02-26 16:00
Don’t look now, but the world’s largest event for payments and financial services industries is coming to Asia.
Money20/20 is already well-established in the United States and Eu… Read More
2018-02-20 16:00
Are you a direct selling executive that lives in or around Plano, Texas? Well you’re in luck, because theJuice is coming your way!
This session’s featured speaker is Cindy Tysing… Read More
2018-02-05 16:00
Is fintech a failure?
That’s the question that Jake Fuentes, co-founder of Level Money, posed in an article on Medium late last year. Fuentes points out that, while some tech firms hav… Read More
2018-01-29 16:00
Hyperwallet has created a series of video tutorials designed to help payees navigate their Pay Portal. In this video, we demonstrate how to discover and claim both earned and value-added rew… Read More
2018-01-22 16:00
Hyperwallet is once again headed to Digital Entertainment World, the only conference to focus on the complete digital content ecosystem. DEW attracts digital-minded professionals of all leve… Read More
2018-01-16 00:25
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2018-01-15 16:00
Are you ready to fill up on direct selling industry insights?
Join us in Salt Lake City at DSFuel, a bi-annual, one-day networking and educational event for direct selling executives… Read More
2018-01-12 16:00
What’s next for direct selling?
To kick off the year, we reached out to some of our partners in the direct selling channel to find out their predictions for the coming twelve months. H… Read More
2017-12-27 12:00
For the payments industry, this past year has been one of disruption and innovation. We’ve seen growing consumer demand for faster, more intuitive payment options; emerging partnership… Read More
2017-12-21 16:00
At Hyperwallet, we know that sending money across borders can be difficult—but sending holiday wishes isn’t.
Wherever you find yourself this holiday season, the Hyperwallet team… Read More
2017-11-30 16:00
In this video Simran Singh, Hyperwallet’s Director of Business Development and Strategy, describes the motivation for creating the 2018 Marketplace Expansion Index and explains how to… Read More
2017-11-22 16:00
We’ve already taken a couple of deep dives in Hyperwallet’s 2018 Marketplace Expansion Index, examining some of the unique challenges and opportunities presented by countries in… Read More
2017-11-14 21:01
Did you know? More than a quarter of the population actively participates in the Australian sharing economy.
The platform economy continues to grow in the land down under, as freelancer, sel… Read More
2017-11-10 16:00
TL;DRMillennials are a great demographic for direct selling recruitment, but companies need to meet their demand for ease-of-use and technology.
In my last article I explored the genera… Read More
2017-11-03 20:23
Earlier this week we hosted a webinar—along with our partners at Intuit, LegalZoom, and TelaMed Access—during which we explained how Hyperwallet’s integrated professiona… Read More
2017-11-03 15:00
TL;DRIndustry statistics indicate that the majority of distributors are middle-aged, but there’s a new generation of direct sellers headed our way. It’s time for us to meet… Read More
2017-10-27 15:00
In an earlier follow-up to Hyperwallet’s 2018 Marketplace Expansion Index, we took a closer look at our Established countries category. These nations, ranked #1-12 in the Index, offer… Read More
2017-10-17 13:00
Hyperwallet has created a series of video tutorials designed to help payees navigate their Pay Portal. In this video, we demonstrate how to discover and claim both earned and value-added rew… Read More
2017-10-10 11:57
We recently revealed Hyperwallet’s 2018 Marketplace Expansion Index, an analysis and ranking of 36 countries around the world based on their indicators of expansion-readiness—thi… Read More
2017-10-05 15:00
Later this month, get FIT with Hyperwallet in Tokyo.
Financial Information Technology (FIT) is an annual two-day conference for financial organizations in Japan. Organized by NIKKIN (The Jap… Read More
2017-10-02 12:00
TL;DR:Where should your digital marketplace expand to next? The 2018 Marketplace Index offers unique insights concerning 36 expansion-worthy countries.
Over recent years, we’ve seen a… Read More
2017-09-28 15:00
Imagine you’re shopping at a popular big box store. As you walk through the aisles, you recognize the names of familiar brands: Sony, Nestle, Kraft. You probably even have some of thei… Read More
2017-09-15 10:21
Are you ready to take on the world at your direct selling company?
Then join us in the heart of Paris, the City of Love, for the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations’ (WFDSA… Read More
2017-09-11 17:23
11,000+ attendees. 4,500+ companies. 85+ countries. Just one event.
It’s that time of year again. Join us in October at the world’s largest event for the payments and financial s… Read More
2017-09-01 15:59
The Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) is European payments legislation that comes into effect in January 2018. What will the new regulations mean for your two-sided marketplace?
What… Read More
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