June 15, 2026
32.7% of Gen Z Business Owners Pick Email for Card...

Small business owners have a message for the companies that issue business credit cards. They want digital tools, but keep a human nearby. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

June 15, 2026
Buy Now Pay Later and Regulation

Buy Now, Pay Later (“BNPL”) in its present form is not subject to most consumer protection regulation. This essay first explores what appropriate BNPL consumer protections might look like. It...

June 15, 2026
From Checkout to Credit: BNPL and the New Interface of...

Buy Now Pay Later (“BNPL”) has introduced a new form of rivalry in consumer credit by embedding lending directly into digital payment flows. Rather than competing with banks across the...

June 15, 2026
Buy Now Pay Later: A New Chapter in Consumer Credit...

This article examines the UK’s decision to bring buy now, pay later (“BNPL”) products within the regulatory perimeter as “Deferred Payment Credit” from July 2026. A central theme of the...

June 15, 2026
Buy Now, Pay Later: Academic Insights and Open Policy Questions

This article surveys the rapidly growing academic literature on BNPL and identifies a series of open policy questions that remain unresolved. The authors’ review explores why consumers use BNPL, who...

June 15, 2026
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL): A Global Overview of Architecture,...

This article examines the rapid global expansion of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, evaluating their transition from a niche payment option to a strong alternative in the consumer credit...

June 14, 2026
China Takes On Swift With New Cross-Border Payment System

China is reportedly preparing the commercial launch of a digital currency-focused cross-border payment program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

June 12, 2026
Amazon, Walmart and Target Clash in June Sales Events

June will be a big month for omnichannel retailer promotions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

June 12, 2026
Payments Power the Real SMB Transformation as AI Arrives on...

The conventional logic has always been that small businesses had smaller needs than their enterprise peers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...