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American Express Escalates Business Banking War With High-Yield Savings Launch

September 16, 2026
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Premium Card Users Find Rewards Tougher to Tap, Report Says
Credit Cards // August 31, 2026

High-end credit cardholders are reportedly finding it tougher to make the most of their cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Amex and Bread Kick Off NFL-Themed Card Rewards Program
Loyalty & Rewards // August 26, 2026

American Express and Bread Financial have launched an NFL-related cards rewards program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Credit Card Delinquencies Edge Up to 2.5% Across Top Banks
Credit Cards // August 18, 2026

The average credit card delinquency rate ticked up from 2.48% in June to 2.50% in July, Seeking Alpha reported Tuesday (Aug. 18), based on the results of seven banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Amex Expands Virtual Travel Cards to Contractors and Guests
B2B Payments // August 13, 2026

American Express is expanding the availability of virtual cards for businesses, as more companies use digital payments to manage expenses and reduce fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Interviews & Exclusives
Card Networks Push Beyond Payments to Lock In Growth

August 03, 2026
Revenue growth remained healthy across the payments industry this quarter, but earnings calls and P&L statements also shed light on what makes a payment network stronger over time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to […]

Cards Make Their Case in an Agentic World

August 03, 2026
When AI agents start buying things, somebody has to settle the transaction. This week, the four largest card networks in the United States each made the same declaration: The Prompt...

Millennials and Gen Z Drive Earnings Growth Across Finance and Retail

February 02, 2026
Consumer spending among millennials and Generation Z is not merely holding up. It’s underwriting earnings growth across financial services and retail, while pulling daily financial life deeper into mobile channels....

Amex Sees Healthcare’s Payment Pain as Its Next Frontier

November 13, 2025
For much of its history, healthcare has presented a unique contrast in digital progress. While the sector leads in medical technology, healthcare billing and payments have frequently been slower to...

Quick Reads
American Express Escalates Business Banking War With High-Yield Savings Launch

September 16, 2026
American Express launched a new high-yield Business Savings account as part of its strategy to add integrated financial solutions to Amex Business membership, the company said in a Tuesday (Sept. 15) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

Premium Card Users Find Rewards Tougher to Tap, Report Says

August 31, 2026
High-end credit cardholders are reportedly finding it tougher to make the most of their cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Amex and Bread Kick Off NFL-Themed Card Rewards Program

August 26, 2026
American Express and Bread Financial have launched an NFL-related cards rewards program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Credit Card Delinquencies Edge Up to 2.5% Across Top Banks

August 18, 2026
The average credit card delinquency rate ticked up from 2.48% in June to 2.50% in July, Seeking Alpha reported Tuesday (Aug. 18), based on the results of seven banks. Get...