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Payment Methods
Consumer Choice Pushes the Issue for Alternative Payment Methods
December 05, 2024

This holiday season, consumers want it their way. And when it comes to the payments that fuel seasonal commerce, their way is fast, secure and flexible. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Security & Fraud
A Third of Consumers Have Been Victimized by Credit Card Fraud
December 05, 2024

Credit card fraud is a rising concern for American consumers, with nearly 1 in 3 reporting fraudulent charges in the past year. As incidents of fraud increase, so does consumer anxiety, with 37% of individuals expressing heightened worry. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Banking
Can Community Banks Out-Innovate Big Banks? The Tech Says Yes
December 05, 2024

If banks can’t give their customers the financial services they want or the experiences they expect, those customers will go and look for them elsewhere. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Regulation
FTC Orders Guardian Service Industries to Stop Enforcing Alleged No-Hire Agreements
December 04, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint alleging that building services contractor Guardian Service Industries enforces a no-hire agreement and ordering it to stop doing so. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

CFPB
CFPB Aims to Ban Student Loan Pro From Offering Financial Products
December 04, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken action to permanently ban Student Loan Pro and its owner, Judith Noh, from offering or providing consumer financial products, alleging that they violated federal law by requesting and receiving advance fees for debt-relief services. Get the Full...

B2B Payments
Adyen and Intuit Team to Speed Payments for UK Small Businesses
December 04, 2024

QuickBooks maker Intuit has launched a collaboration with Dutch payments firm Adyen. 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 Today. By completing this...

Investments
Digital Gifting Platform On Me Inks 5-Year Pact With Mastercard
December 04, 2024

Digital gift card platform On Me has launched a five-year partnership with Mastercard. 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 Today....

Regulation
FTC Sends Refunds in Case Alleging False Promises of ‘Fast Shipping’
December 04, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending refunds to consumers it says were affected by a case in which marketer SuperGoodDeals.com allegedly promised “next-day shipping” of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the pandemic but often did not ship the merchandise for weeks. Get the Full...

Retail
Will Instant Refunds Change Retail?
December 04, 2024

December’s dawn brings with it a flurry of retail spending. Gift giving is top of mind, to be sure, but consumers are also treating themselves along the way as promotions and discounts are the hallmark of events like Cyber Monday. Get the Full Story Complete...