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Mobile-First Consumers Drive Biometric Payment Surge in UAE

Mobile-First Consumers Drive Biometric Payment Surge in UAE
Mobile-First Consumers Drive Biometric Payment Surge in UAE
June 24, 2025  |  Biometrics

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is solidifying its position as a global leader in digital shopping, with more consumers relying on mobile devices for their...

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73% of Businesses Still Use Paper to Process and Pay Suppliers
73% of Businesses Still Use Paper to Process and Pay Suppliers
June 23, 2025  |  B2B Payments

The digital transformation sweeping consumer finance is now reshaping the landscape of B2B payments, urging financial institutions and corporate clients alike to abandon antiquated methods...

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Consumers Use Mobile Wallets 21% of the Time for In-Store Purchases
Consumers Use Mobile Wallets 21% of the Time for In-Store Purchases
June 23, 2025  |  Mobile

Mobile wallets rapidly emerging as a pivotal force in how consumers conduct in-store transactions worldwide. In the PYMNTS Intelligence report “Pocket Revolution: How Mobile Wallets...

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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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