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Financial Stress Drives a 17-Point Jump in Digital Wallet Use
Consumer Insights // January 22, 2026

Online retail is becoming a pressure valve for stressed U.S. households, and the evidence is showing up in how they pay at checkout. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

BNPL Becomes a Lifestyle Tool as 53% Use It for Experiences
BNPL // January 21, 2026

Americans are no longer just spreading payments over time. They are spreading risk, timing and lifestyle choices as rising costs reshape how discretionary spending actually happens. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

7 in 10 Banks Increase Fraud Spending as Losses and Complexity Grow
Fraud Prevention // January 19, 2026

Fraud is no longer just a cost line item for banks and payment firms. It is increasingly a force that shapes how institutions invest, modernize and compete. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

47% of Merchants Say False Declines Cost Them Sales
Fraud Prevention // January 06, 2026

Merchants are discovering that fraud is no longer a problem they can solve at checkout alone. It is a systems challenge that runs through every step of the payment flow, from onboarding to post-transaction disputes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Interviews & Exclusives
Mobile Wallet Usage Soars, Even as Apple Pay Leaves Spend on the Table

February 02, 2026
Apple Pay usage has doubled in physical stores over the past year, yet the mobile wallet still processes only 1 in 10 eligible transactions and faces intensifying competition from rivals that are expanding even faster. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

Financial Stress Drives a 17-Point Jump in Digital Wallet Use

January 22, 2026
Online retail is becoming a pressure valve for stressed U.S. households, and the evidence is showing up in how they pay at checkout. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

BNPL Becomes a Lifestyle Tool as 53% Use It for Experiences

January 21, 2026
Americans are no longer just spreading payments over time. They are spreading risk, timing and lifestyle choices as rising costs reshape how discretionary spending actually happens. Get the Full Story...

7 in 10 Banks Increase Fraud Spending as Losses and Complexity Grow

January 19, 2026
Fraud is no longer just a cost line item for banks and payment firms. It is increasingly a force that shapes how institutions invest, modernize and compete. Get the Full...