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Meta Backs India’s Cred and Hires Founder to Run WhatsApp
Facebook / Meta // June 22, 2026

Meta has invested $900 million in India’s Cred, and hired its founder to oversee WhatsApp. 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,...

Galileo Says Secured Credit Is Ready for Its Comeback
Credit Cards // June 22, 2026

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What Revolving Credit’s 10.4% Growth Says About Consumer Resilience
Consumer Finance // June 07, 2026

Call it the trillion-dollar question, focused on the U.S. consumer: How much longer can spending keep outpacing the economic headlines? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Fed Credit Data Points Toward Consumer Demand for Installments
Consumer Finance // May 13, 2026

Consumers are still leaning heavily on credit cards, but the latest Federal Reserve household debt data suggests a growing number may soon be looking for ways to turn revolving balances into more manageable monthly payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Interviews & Exclusives
Galileo Says Secured Credit Is Ready for Its Comeback

June 22, 2026
Watch more: Need to Know With Galileo’s Shankar Pandravada 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 completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to […]

Fed Credit Data Points Toward Consumer Demand for Installments

May 13, 2026
Consumers are still leaning heavily on credit cards, but the latest Federal Reserve household debt data suggests a growing number may soon be looking for ways to turn revolving balances...

Revolving Credit Rates Rise as Everyday Expenses Pinch Consumers

May 07, 2026
Americans are again leaning more heavily on credit cards to finance everyday life. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Who Is the Subprime Consumer?

May 07, 2026
Subprime consumers are often viewed through a narrow credit-risk lens. PYMNTS Intelligence’s “Who Is the Subprime Consumer? A Behavioral Profile” shows a different picture: a large, steady and measurable part...

Quick Reads
Auto Refinancing Volume Doubles as Fed Cuts Rates

June 28, 2026
The number of consumers who refinanced their auto loan in the first quarter nearly doubled compared to the same period two years earlier, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Wednesday (June 24). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

Meta Backs India’s Cred and Hires Founder to Run WhatsApp

June 22, 2026
Meta has invested $900 million in India’s Cred, and hired its founder to oversee WhatsApp. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Lendable’s Consumer Loan Surge Puts It Ahead of UK Banks 

May 10, 2026
British FinTech Lendable is planning a U.S. expansion amid surging revenues. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Mobile Sports Betting Drives Up Credit Delinquency, NY Fed Says

March 30, 2026
When mobile sports betting is legalized, consumers’ financial health suffers, according to a study released Wednesday (March 25) by the New York Fed. Get the Full Story Complete the form...