Acquirers — the financial institutions that provide the infrastructure for merchants and businesses to accept card payments — operate behind the scenes but can play...
Installment or split-payment plans like buy now, pay later (BNPL) enable consumers to align their spending and credit management strategies. PYMNTS Intelligence’s data analysis reveals...
Merchants affiliated with acquirers offering installment plans are interested in their potential to boost sales, as consumers may make larger purchases if they can spread...
As 2023 wraps up and a new year dawns, acquirers are targets for acquirers. Europe has proven to be fertile ground for deal-making (though other...
In Latin America, cash remains king. That’s true for many markets in the region, and Mexico stands out as a prime example. Roughly 85% of...
Acquirers face a formidable challenge in helping merchants address an ever-evolving category of commercial risk: transaction fraud. This issue is pervasive and plagues merchants regardless...
Merchants face numerous challenges in managing digital payments, according to Ben Weiner, chief strategy officer at payments processor Paya. These hurdles range from reconciliation issues...
For many merchants, the prospect of managing the seamless payments consumers want while navigating fraud risk and regulatory compliance is daunting. Acquirers, tasked with facilitating...
Once upon a time, merchants had direct contractual agreements with the acquirers who signed them up to accept payments. The process was time-consuming, expensive and...