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    Notes from the retail rail.

    Field observations from 1,000+ stores, product updates, regulatory perspectives, and the occasional announcement. Written by the CellPay team for operators, partners, and observers of the retail financial services space.

    Field NotesMarch 2026

    Bodega & Corner Store Modernization

    How independent retailers turn foot traffic into recurring service revenue — and what CellPay learned from 1,000+ store rollouts.

    ProductFebruary 2026

    Building for the Cash Economy

    Design principles for financial products serving underbanked Americans. Why counter-first beats app-first for this segment.

    RegulatoryJanuary 2026

    The Money Transmission Playbook

    How CellPay operates across 15+ state MSB regimes without compromising unit economics — and what it takes to build in this space.

    AnnouncementsDecember 2025

    CellPay Crosses $1B in Lifetime Volume

    A note from our CEO on the milestone, what got us here, and where the platform is going next.

    PartnershipsNovember 2025

    Prepaid Card Program Goes Live

    General-purpose reloadable Visa prepaid cards now available at every CellPay retail location.

    Field NotesOctober 2025

    The Immigrant Financial Journey

    What we've learned about how new arrivals build financial lives in America — and where retail rails matter most.

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