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Payment Declines Hit Gen Z Harder Than Any Other Generation
Checkout Conversion // January 15, 2026

Forget “access denied.” “Payment declined” is Gen Z’s new refrain. 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...

Bilt Debuts Cards With 10% Cap As Trump Seeks Lower Rates
Credit Cards // January 14, 2026

Bilt has debuted three credit cards letting homeowners earn points on their mortgage payments. 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....

High Earners Make Card Installments a Pay-Later Power Tool
Payment Methods // January 14, 2026

Pay later is no longer a niche solution for cash-strapped consumers, as high earners increasingly use credit card installment plans to manage spending with precision and control. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

President Trump Endorses Credit Card Competition Act
Credit Cards // January 13, 2026

President Donald Trump endorsed a bill that aims to lower credit card swipe fees. 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...

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Payment Declines Hit Gen Z Harder Than Any Other Generation

January 15, 2026
Forget “access denied.” “Payment declined” is Gen Z’s new refrain. 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 […]

High Earners Make Card Installments a Pay-Later Power Tool

January 14, 2026
Pay later is no longer a niche solution for cash-strapped consumers, as high earners increasingly use credit card installment plans to manage spending with precision and control. Get the Full...

Consumers Expect Inflation to Stay High and Financial Stress to Rise

December 09, 2025
Inflation expectations are steady, but households are not. The latest results from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released on Monday (Dec. 8th) show consumers believe prices will continue...

Nearly 1 in 5 Gen Z Turn to BNPL as Traditional Credit Plays a Smaller...

December 04, 2025
Generation Z consumers are not only saving more; they’re reshaping how financial activity moves, stores and circulates online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Quick Reads
Visa, Mastercard and Revolut Lose UK Battle Over Interchange Fees

January 15, 2026
Visa, Mastercard and Revolut lost a fight over a proposed transaction fee cap in the United Kingdom. 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 […]

Bilt Debuts Cards With 10% Cap As Trump Seeks Lower Rates

January 14, 2026
Bilt has debuted three credit cards letting homeowners earn points on their mortgage payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

President Trump Endorses Credit Card Competition Act

January 13, 2026
President Donald Trump endorsed a bill that aims to lower credit card swipe fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Fiserv and Synchrony Team on Patient Financing

January 12, 2026
Health and wellness providers who use Clover devices can now offer their patients CareCredit’s patient financing solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...