PYMNTS Intelligence

Cash Beats Yields as Consumers Prioritize Access to Funds

Cash Beats Yields as Consumers Prioritize Access to Funds
Cash Beats Yields as Consumers Prioritize Access to Funds
April 03, 2026  |  Cash

The certainty that money is available when needed has become a defining concern for households. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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The New Power Broker in Consumer Decisions Is AI
The New Power Broker in Consumer Decisions Is AI
April 03, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

The history of technology is littered with winners and losers. The winners typically have at least one thing in common: they were able to control...

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90% of Top Credit Unions Win SMB Loyalty With Digital Payments Tools
90% of Top Credit Unions Win SMB Loyalty With Digital Payments Tools
April 03, 2026  |  Credit Unions

A growing share of small businesses are not leaving credit unions yet, but they are preparing to. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Why Gen Z Uses BNPL and Installments Differently
Why Gen Z Uses BNPL and Installments Differently
April 03, 2026  |  Payment Methods

Consumers are no longer choosing how to pay based on habit or loyalty. They are selecting financial tools with a specific outcome in mind at...

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What People Actually Want From AI
What People Actually Want From AI
April 02, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

The artificial intelligence industry spends considerable energy debating what models can do. Anthropic asked a different question: What do people actually want them to do?...

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Real-Time Payments Ease the Squeeze on Workers and Small Firms
Real-Time Payments Ease the Squeeze on Workers and Small Firms
April 02, 2026  |  Real-Time Payments

Real-time payments are moving from a technical upgrade to altering how money is actually experienced, managed and valued across the economy. Get the Full Story...

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86% of Companies Say Embedded Finance Boosts Financial Performance
86% of Companies Say Embedded Finance Boosts Financial Performance
April 02, 2026  |  Payments Innovation

A year ago, embedded finance was often framed as a feature. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Liberation Day May Be a Year Old but the Uncertainty Isn’t
Liberation Day May Be a Year Old but the Uncertainty Isn’t
April 01, 2026  |  Economy

One year after the Trump Administration’s Liberation Day tariff announcements, 12 months have established a clear pattern for middle-market firms.  A policy shock has evolved...

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Why Speed Alone Isn’t Enough in Payouts
Why Speed Alone Isn’t Enough in Payouts
April 01, 2026  |  Disbursements

“The Preference Match Imperative: Aligning Payout Delivery With Recipient Expectations,” a PYMNTS Intelligence and Ingo Payments collaboration, examines a simple yet increasingly important issue in...

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