For consumers no longer carrying wallets full of cash, ease and convenience are top of mind, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals. By the Numbers The June 2023 PYMNTS Intelligence study “Consumer Inflation Sentiment Report: Consumers, Cash and the Inflationary Economy” drew from a survey of more than 2,100 U.S....
The U.S. Supreme Court made a significant decision in a complicated case regarding ATM fees Monday (April 15), putting the spotlight on the use of cash and access to it. While ATMs represent a decidedly analog approach to personal finance, data and anecdotal evidence show...
The German parliament approved legislation Friday (April 12) that calls for benefits to be delivered to asylum seekers on payment cards rather than cash. This change is meant to limit how these migrants can use the benefits, AP reported Friday. The payment cards will only be able...
Foreign exchange brand Travelex says it has launched its online click-and-collect service in Hong Kong. The new offering, announced Wednesday (April 3), lets customers purchase their travel cash in advance online, reserving more than 30 currencies, including the U.S. dollar, the British pound, the Japanese Yen and...
April 15, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court made a significant decision in a complicated case regarding ATM fees Monday (April 15), putting the spotlight on the use of cash and access to it. While ATMs represent a decidedly analog approach to personal finance, data and anecdotal evidence show that ATMs are still a preferred option for millions of […]
March 15, 2024
While we were all watching online fraud, social engineering and ransomware, an old school financial crime tactic is rearing its ugly head. Counterfeit banknotes are making a comeback back all...
March 12, 2024
The recent move by Norway to enact rules ensuring consumers’ ability to pay with cash reflects a growing concern over the potential exclusion of certain segments of the population who...
March 07, 2024
The travel industry is on a strong rebound post-pandemic, experiencing a notable resurgence in activity and revenue. And despite the rise of digital payments methods, Richard Wazacz, CEO at foreign exchange...
May 10, 2024
Wells Fargo has launched a business credit card designed to provide easy-to-understand cash rewards. The new Signify Business Cash Worldwide Elite Mastercard offers unlimited 2% cash rewards on business purchases, with no annual fee and no caps or categories to track, the financial services company said in a Thursday (May 9) press release. “Business owners told us that cash […]
April 12, 2024
The German parliament approved legislation Friday (April 12) that calls for benefits to be delivered to asylum seekers on payment cards rather than cash. This change is meant to limit...
April 03, 2024
Foreign exchange brand Travelex says it has launched its online click-and-collect service in Hong Kong. The new offering, announced Wednesday (April 3), lets customers purchase their travel cash in advance online, reserving...
April 02, 2024
More than half of all Americans live in a state that has legalized marijuana. All the same, legitimate cannabis businesses still find themselves dealing with the same problem as drug...
