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Security & Fraud
Senators Press Banks for Better Defenses Against Wire Fraud
April 19, 2024

The looming specter of wire fraud has spurred lawmakers to press big banks for better defenses against bad actors — and a detailing of the impact the scams have had on consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Payment Methods
Convenience Drives Non-Cash Users to Pay With Card
April 19, 2024

For consumers no longer carrying wallets full of cash, ease and convenience are top of mind, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

B2B Payments
This Week in B2B: Lending Innovations, AI and Digital Payments 
April 19, 2024

The B2B landscape is on the cusp of the next era in payments innovation.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

IPO
Report: ShipBob Planning to Launch IPO With $4 Billion Valuation
April 19, 2024

ShipBob is reportedly planning to launch its initial public offering (IPO) as soon as late 2024. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Retail
Shoppers May Ditch Preferred Merchants If Credit Card Surcharges Expand
April 19, 2024

With consumers struggling under ongoing financial challenges, many may find credit card surcharges to be the proverbial straw that breaks the camel’s back, leading them to be less loyal to favorite merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
Brazil’s Click-and-Mortar™ Shoppers Underpin Pix and Instant Payments Growth
April 19, 2024

The rise of the Click-and-Mortar™ shopper in Brazil may give some tailwind to the use of Pix, the instant payment system that became operational in the country in late 2020. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Amazon-Walmart Rivalry for Consumer Retail Spend Turned in 2022
April 19, 2024

PYMNTS Intelligence has closely watched the two leading U.S. retail giants — Amazon and Walmart — duke it out since 2019, sharing our findings in regularly released reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Security & Fraud
German Agency Criticizes EY’s Audits of Wirecard
April 19, 2024

A German regulator has reportedly concluded that EY’s audit work and quality control regarding the now-defunct payments firm Wirecard was marked by “grave” and “repeated” violations of professional duties. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Social Commerce
Social Platforms and PayFacs Now Power the Creator Economy
April 19, 2024

Whether it’s a viral Instagram post, an informative YouTube video, or a thought-provoking blog article, content creators are playing a pivotal role in shaping online narratives, engaging audiences and driving business outcomes in the connected economy.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...