Credit Cards news and trends

Fed Data Signals Consumers Pulling Back on Credit Card Spending
Consumer Finance // April 07, 2026

Consumer credit continued to expand in February, though the latest data suggests households are becoming more selective in how they borrow and spend. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Walmart Website Now Accepts CareCredit for Health and Wellness Products
Credit Cards // April 07, 2026

Synchrony’s CareCredit credit card can now be used to pay for select health and wellness products on Walmart.com. 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...

Amazon’s New Card Challenges Traditional Small Business Rewards
SMBs // March 31, 2026

For small businesses, access to credit is, in many cases, available. The problem is that many of the products offered do not reflect how those businesses operate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Marqeta Debut Decision Tools as Fraud Threats Increase
Fraud Prevention // March 31, 2026

Card issuing platform Marqeta has debuted a tool designed to combat increasingly sophisticated payments fraud. 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....

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Amazon’s New Card Challenges Traditional Small Business Rewards

March 31, 2026
For small businesses, access to credit is, in many cases, available. The problem is that many of the products offered do not reflect how those businesses operate. 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 […]

The Future of Credit Is Clashing With Its Past

March 19, 2026
Consumer credit has so far been shaped and defined by a single product. The revolving credit card. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Merchants Face Smarter Shoppers Who Know Which Payment Button to Press

March 17, 2026
Consumers are becoming far more deliberate about how they use Pay Later tools, assigning each payment option a specific role in managing their finances. The emerging pattern suggests that speed,...

53% of Consumers Use Credit for Planned Purchases

March 16, 2026
A growing share of consumers in the United States are using credit not simply because they have to, but because they see it as a flexible financial tool that can...

Quick Reads
Visa Aims to Give Businesses Agentic Commerce On-Ramp

April 08, 2026
Visa has introduced a tool designed to help businesses take part in AI-powered commerce. 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 […]

Walmart Website Now Accepts CareCredit for Health and Wellness Products

April 07, 2026
Synchrony’s CareCredit credit card can now be used to pay for select health and wellness products on Walmart.com. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Marqeta Debut Decision Tools as Fraud Threats Increase

March 31, 2026
Card issuing platform Marqeta has debuted a tool designed to combat increasingly sophisticated payments fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Australia Imposes Ban on Debit and Credit Card Surcharges

March 31, 2026
Australia’s central bank will prohibit surcharges on debit and credit cards starting in October. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...