How does SafeGraph source Spend dataset?

General Discussion
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Hi, I am Tay and working on Spend data analysis for academic purpose.

This post https://community.deweydata.io/t/safegraphs-data-sourcing-process/13546 was very useful to deepen my understanding on SafeGraph.

However it does not cover sourcing process of Spend Data. Can anyone describe how the data is collected? I assume that most of transaction might be collected via card payment system whilst still wondering the reason why major brand stores (e.g., Starbucks, McDonalds’) which are usually equipped with credit/debt card payment system at POS are covered in limited proportion.(I found the number of respective Starbucks stores in 2019 dataset takes appx 50% of total store counts in the U.S. then)

Many thanks
Tay

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Hi @bigleeth - we hosted the SafeGraph Spend PM for a seminar a few months back. This should help clarify any questions regarding Spend sourcing: Deep Dive into SafeGraph Places and Spend

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Hi @evan-barry-dewey - many thanks for your response!