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Banks Target Business Clients With Instant Payments as Liquidity Tool
Banks Target Business Clients With Instant Payments as Liquidity Tool
June 20, 2025  |  Real-Time Payments

Faster payments are fundamentally changing how commercial banks and credit unions deliver value and differentiate themselves. This shift extends beyond mere transaction speed; it’s about...

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70% of Shoppers Prioritize Payment Method When Deciding Where to Shop
70% of Shoppers Prioritize Payment Method When Deciding Where to Shop
June 20, 2025  |  Checkout Conversion

Online businesses are grappling with a pervasive problem that costs them sales: the abandoned shopping cart. A recent report titled “How Preferred Payment Availability Can...

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Payment Glitches Stall Brazil’s Mobile Shopping Surge
Payment Glitches Stall Brazil’s Mobile Shopping Surge
June 20, 2025  |  Mobile

In Brazil, consumers are highly engaged digitally, yet they struggle with completing transactions. The PYMNTS Intelligence report “Global Digital Shopping Index: Brazil Edition,” commissioned by...

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Tariffs Force Retailers to Fess Up About Why Things Cost More
Tariffs Force Retailers to Fess Up About Why Things Cost More
June 19, 2025  |  Retail

The biggest retail trend of 2025 might not be the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) or social platforms like TikTok. It might be the impact...

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US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills
US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills
June 19, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Traditional 9-to-5 employment, and the bi-weekly paycheck, is no longer sufficient for a significant portion of the U.S. population, leading many to pursue alternative income...

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Money Mobility Trend Sees 82% Jump in Payouts to Digital Wallets
Money Mobility Trend Sees 82% Jump in Payouts to Digital Wallets
June 19, 2025  |  Money Mobility

Banks and FinTechs are navigating a complex “money mobility” ecosystem, transforming simple payments into new account relationships and reshaping the financial landscape. The “Modern Money...

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48% of Gen Z Would Boost Primary Card Use With Better Payment Features
48% of Gen Z Would Boost Primary Card Use With Better Payment Features
June 18, 2025  |  Credit Cards

In the fiercely competitive world of consumer credit, securing a “top-of-wallet” position is not merely a preference but a determinant of an issuer’s financial health...

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Carriers Slow to Adopt Instant Payments Despite Growing Driver Demand
Carriers Slow to Adopt Instant Payments Despite Growing Driver Demand
June 17, 2025  |  Real-Time Payments

The trucking and transportation industry depends on timing. When parts, fuel or payments don’t arrive on time, everything downstream suffers. In recent years, instant payments...

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Manual AR Practices Drain Millions From Mid-Market Firms
Manual AR Practices Drain Millions From Mid-Market Firms
June 17, 2025  |  Accounts Receivable

In an era where liquidity defines corporate survival, the back office has become a strategic battleground. The unglamorous accounts receivable (AR) function, once considered a...

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