loyalty rewards

Loyalty programs offer rewards, discounts, or other special incentives and are designed as a reward for a customer's repeat business. Some rewards are earned and others are unlocked when signing up or referring a friend.

Debit Dominates as Low-Income Consumers Guard Cash Flow

Debit Dominates as Low-Income Consumers Guard Cash Flow
Debit Dominates as Low-Income Consumers Guard Cash Flow
September 03, 2026  |  Economy

For merchants selling to low-wage consumers, the competition isn’t simply over who offers the lowest price. It’s over whether the purchase can clear a tight...

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Credit Unions Are Missing the Rewards Their Members Want Most
Credit Unions Are Missing the Rewards Their Members Want Most
August 27, 2026  |  Credit Unions

A credit union credit card can sit in a member’s wallet for years and still miss most of the action. When rewards enter the picture,...

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No Discount Survives an AI That Can’t See It
No Discount Survives an AI That Can’t See It
August 24, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Loyalty benefits used to show up at checkout: a card swiped, a code entered, a discount applied after the decision was already made. That moment...

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Pay.com Raises $28 Million to Bring Rewards Platform to US
Pay.com Raises $28 Million to Bring Rewards Platform to US
August 24, 2026  |  B2B Payments

Australia’s Pay.com is launching in the U.S. as PayRewards after raising $28 million in a Series E round, bringing its total capital raised to $70...

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What Makes a New Card Win the Wallet?
What Makes a New Card Win the Wallet?
August 19, 2026  |  Digital Payments

A card can earn top billing in a customer’s wallet or disappear behind an expired gift card. The difference often starts with the first tap...

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Square Lets Sellers Put More Business Bills on Their Credit Card
Square Lets Sellers Put More Business Bills on Their Credit Card
August 11, 2026  |  Credit Cards

Businesses can now use their Square Credit Card to pay vendors that don’t accept cards, as well as those that do, Square said in a...

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Member Behavior Gives Credit Unions an Early Warning System
Member Behavior Gives Credit Unions an Early Warning System
August 05, 2026  |  Credit Unions

Trust has become the starting point, rather than the finish line. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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$349 Billion Could Move Through a Much Smarter Checkout
$349 Billion Could Move Through a Much Smarter Checkout
July 28, 2026  |  Retail

A good offer can lose its value when the shopper never sees it. That problem gets expensive fast when the missed moment happens at checkout....

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