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UK Consumers Trail Merchants in Digital Wallet Know-How

UK Consumers Trail Merchants in Digital Wallet Know-How
UK Consumers Trail Merchants in Digital Wallet Know-How
April 09, 2025  |  Payment Methods

Trust and familiarity are central to the payments experience. At the end of the day, consumers won’t pay with methods they don’t know much about...

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The Urgent Economy: How Instant Payments Are Changing Vendor Relationships
The Urgent Economy: How Instant Payments Are Changing Vendor Relationships
April 09, 2025  |  Real-Time Payments

In today’s fast-paced world, waiting days for a payment to clear can feel like an eternity. That’s why instant payments are in demand, giving businesses...

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Merchants Make the Sale When Consumers See Preferred Payment Options
Merchants Make the Sale When Consumers See Preferred Payment Options
April 09, 2025  |  Payment Methods

Consumers are less confident about economics — on a macro and a personal level — than they have been for quite a while. Get the...

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37% of Consumers Highly Concerned About Credit Card Fraud
37% of Consumers Highly Concerned About Credit Card Fraud
April 09, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

A recent report, “Consumer Credit Economy: Credit Card Fraud,” a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and i2c, reveals a substantial level of consumer concern surrounding this...

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State Regulators Push Back on Proposed Federal Control of Stablecoin Industry
State Regulators Push Back on Proposed Federal Control of Stablecoin Industry
April 08, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto’s biggest success story, after a litany of industry failures, has been stablecoins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Credit Unions Prove Spending Control Drives Top-of-Wallet Success
Credit Unions Prove Spending Control Drives Top-of-Wallet Success
April 08, 2025  |  Credit Unions

Credit unions (CUs) are proving their competitive strength in the evolving financial landscape, particularly in rural areas and among Gen Z consumers. With a remarkable...

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Beyond Credit Cards: How ‘Pay Later’ Momentum Is Reshaping the Payments Ecosystem
Beyond Credit Cards: How ‘Pay Later’ Momentum Is Reshaping the Payments Ecosystem
April 08, 2025  |  BNPL

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63% Adoption Rate Shows GenAI Enthusiasm Among Younger Consumers
63% Adoption Rate Shows GenAI Enthusiasm Among Younger Consumers
April 08, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is gaining traction among U.S. consumers across all age groups, according to a new PYMNTS Intelligence report, even as enthusiasm cools...

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Stop the Steal: Smart Stores Help Brands Meet Consumers in New Settings
Stop the Steal: Smart Stores Help Brands Meet Consumers in New Settings
April 08, 2025  |  Retail

Inventory keeps retailers in business. Inventory keeps consumers loyal to their preferred to merchants. Inventory makes impulse buying possible and keeps sales flowing. Get the...

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