What Apple’s Tap to Pay means for payments, Amex's new checking account, and Block adds Afterpay

Audio by Rachel Hasson, Daniel Van Dyke, and Jaime Toplin  |  Feb 15, 2022
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On today's episode, we discuss how Apple's new Tap to Pay feature will disrupt the payments world. Then for "In Other News," we talk about the impact of American Express' new checking account and what will happen now that buy now, pay later firm Afterpay is integrated with Block (formerly Square). Tune in to the discussion with VP of content and head of financial services Daniel Van Dyke and our analyst Jaime Toplin.

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