Alternative Payments Continue to GrowAccording to Javelin Research alternative payment methods accounted for $33 billion in internet purchases in 2009.  This was a increase of 50% from 2008.  Alternative payments now account for about 16% of online payments.Javelin predicts that alternative..

The widespread use of downloadable smart phone applications is igniting demand for mobile payments by both consumers and merchants. A smartphone is a mobile phone that offers advanced capabilities, such as e-mail, Internet and, more and more often, mobile payments.In an April 2008 a Javelin..