Workers are growing increasingly frustrated with the slow pace of traditional payroll and outdated biweekly pay periods, especially in today’s economic climate, where many live paycheck to paycheck. For gig workers, freelancers and contractors, the wait for payment is even worse, as they often wait...
Travel spending is on a trajectory to reach an all-time high in 2024, making staffing for travel companies an even greater priority than ever. Outdated payment systems, however, have long posed significant challenges for travel and hospitality businesses, leading to slow payouts, delayed disbursements and...
Receiving insurance disbursements in a timely fashion can be crucial. This is especially true if the expense was unexpected and for a sizeable amount. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Digital wallets have revolutionized the payment space in recent years. They provide an easy, contactless and secure way to make purchases and transfer money through the convenience of smartphones. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Overpayment disbursements are not the most common payouts nor the largest. In fact, just 7.1% of consumers report they received overpayment disbursements this year. The average overpayment disbursement is just $68, compared to $433 for the average disbursement. Still, many consumers want to receive these...
Being a freelancer requires constantly drumming up work while hoping for prompt payment. Moreover, consumers who work freelance, contract or consulting rely on disbursement payments for part, if not all, of their income. Failure to receive timely payment can lead to financial strain. Instant payments...
As the primary transporters of goods in the U.S., truck drivers play a crucial role in the country’s supply chain. Even so, the turnover rate among this group is high, and keeping them on the road is difficult. The result could be transportation shortages. One...
More than 34% of Americans rent their homes, representing billions of dollars in monthly rental payments to landlords and property managers. Despite this large sum, rent payments often rely on outdated and inefficient methods, such as paper checks, wire transfers and other systems, leading to...
Nonrecurring or ad hoc payments remain a significant part of the monthly revenues of small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs). One way that SMBs streamline the accounts receivable (AR) process is with the help of instant payment methods. Instant payments, which provide quick access to the...
