Credit Cards news and trends

Nearly 1 in 5 Gen Z Turn to BNPL as Traditional Credit Plays a Smaller...
Buy Now Pay Later // 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 enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Personal Credit Carries the Weight When SMBs Face Surprises
SMBs // December 04, 2025

Business credit for large enterprises operates at arm’s length, guided by formal procurement flows and rigid financial controls. 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...

Consumers Use Rewards to Subsidize Holiday Spending
Loyalty & Rewards // December 02, 2025

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Consumers Lean on Installments to Manage Black Friday
Consumer Insights // December 01, 2025

Consumers approached Black Friday with a clear priority: stick to a budget while finding ways to stretch purchasing power. The PYMNTS Black Friday 2025 report shows that even with 151 million shoppers turning out, down 7% from last year, the headline stability in spending masked...

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

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 enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

Personal Credit Carries the Weight When SMBs Face Surprises

December 04, 2025
Business credit for large enterprises operates at arm’s length, guided by formal procurement flows and rigid financial controls. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Consumers Use Rewards to Subsidize Holiday Spending

December 02, 2025
Consumers are using credit in strategic ways. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Top Performing Issuers Turn Data Into Their Biggest Competitive Advantage

November 26, 2025
What separates top card issuers from everyone else often comes down to one capability: the ability to use analytics to see the full value of a customer relationship. Get the...

Quick Reads
Klarna Takes on Credit Cards With US Subscription Plans

December 04, 2025
Digital bank and payments firm Klarna is expanding its new membership plan to the U.S. 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 […]

Mastercard Launches Access Pass in UAE to Deepen Consumer Engagement

November 25, 2025
Mastercard has moved to strengthen its footprint in experiential payments by debuting Mastercard Access Pass, a platform designed to give issuers and brands new tools for driving engagement, in the United...

Mastercard and L’Oréal Launch Credit Card for Latin America’s Beauty Industry

November 24, 2025
Mastercard and L’Oréal have partnered to offer a credit card designed specifically for the beauty industry in Latin America and the Caribbean. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Extend Enables More Credit Cards to Connect to Expense Management Platform

November 21, 2025
Extend now enables businesses to connect “virtually any” bank credit card to its spend and expense management platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Get the Full Story Complete the...