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Why Services Firms Are Worried About Tariffs Too
Why Services Firms Are Worried About Tariffs Too
May 05, 2025  |  Supply Chain

From law to consulting firms, services firms don’t face the same direct pressure from U.S. tariffs that the goods sector does. However, that doesn’t mean...

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Acquirers Turn to Tokens to Tackle Fraud, Streamline Payments
Acquirers Turn to Tokens to Tackle Fraud, Streamline Payments
May 05, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

In the report “Bridging the Gap: Helping Acquirers Meet Evolving Merchant Demands,” a joint effort between PYMNTS Intelligence and Visa Acceptance Solutions, we found that...

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Two in Three Consumers Cut Back on Convenience Services Over Cost Concerns
Two in Three Consumers Cut Back on Convenience Services Over Cost Concerns
May 05, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Amid persistent financial pressures impacting a majority of U.S. households, the decision to spend on time-saving convenience services is increasingly subject to a stringent financial...

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Side Hustle Nation: More Americans Seek Extra Income Amid Economic Uncertainty
Side Hustle Nation: More Americans Seek Extra Income Amid Economic Uncertainty
May 05, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

When the economy starts to get wobbly, the warning signs typically emerge in closely-watched measures: government indicators of declining economic growth, rising prices and depressed...

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This Week in AI: Visa, Mastercard and PayPal Go All in on Agentic Commerce
This Week in AI: Visa, Mastercard and PayPal Go All in on Agentic Commerce
May 02, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

This week brings fresh news on the digital payments front, with Visa, Mastercard and PayPal unveiling their agentic commerce programs. Their moves represent a significant...

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New Data Shows Long-Term Shift Toward FinTech-Credit Union Partnerships
New Data Shows Long-Term Shift Toward FinTech-Credit Union Partnerships
May 01, 2025  |  Credit Unions

Understanding the evolving dynamics of this relationship is paramount for credit union executives and FinTech entrepreneurs alike. While the share of FinTechs selling consumer-facing and...

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Pay Later Solutions Become Lifeline for 1 in 10 Cash-Strapped Consumers
Pay Later Solutions Become Lifeline for 1 in 10 Cash-Strapped Consumers
May 01, 2025  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Consumers facing cash flow shortages are more likely to use pay later services compared to their financially stable counterparts, highlighting a divide in payment preferences...

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Why Real-Time Payments Are Less About Timing and More About Trust
Why Real-Time Payments Are Less About Timing and More About Trust
May 01, 2025  |  Real-Time Payments

For banks seeking to lure and keep small- to medium-sized business (SMB) clients, real-time payments can become big business. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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FinTechs and Credit Unions Increasingly Play Nice With Each Other
FinTechs and Credit Unions Increasingly Play Nice With Each Other
April 30, 2025  |  Credit Unions

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