The rollout of Facebook's QR code-based payment service turns its Messenger platform into an open payment network, but may struggle to pull users away from popular alternatives like Venmo and Zelle.

According to SlashGear, it is already possible to send money through the Messenger and Instagram mobile apps when you are already in front of each other. A QR Code is beneficial if you need to send ...

If you've been on Facebook long enough, chances are you've handed over your credit card details at some point, maybe without even realizing it. Sometimes it's obvious: Maybe you bought an item through ...