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52% of Small Businesses Don’t Revolve Their Credit Card Balances
SMBs // March 02, 2026

Small businesses are treating credit cards less like a backup and more like a flexible operating tool, and the way they use them is starting to look surprisingly consumer-like. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Healthy Small Businesses Report 42-Point Edge in Card Approval Confidence
SMBs // February 25, 2026

Small businesses are not just borrowing to survive. They are using credit cards as operating systems, and they are willing to pay for features that make day-to-day cash flow easier to manage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

14% of Consumers Use BNPL Even After Holiday Spending Surge
BNPL // February 17, 2026

Buy now, pay later is no longer just a checkout feature. It is becoming a line item in the monthly household budget. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Firms Report Improved Financial Performance Linked to Use of Embedded Finance
B2B Payments // February 16, 2026

Embedded finance has evolved beyond a supplementary revenue channel to become the deciding factor between companies that forge lasting customer relationships and those that fall behind, according to new research examining how mid-sized and large firms are deploying financial services within their platforms. Get the...

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59% of Product Leaders Say Tariffs Are Rewriting Innovation Roadmap

March 03, 2026
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52% of Small Businesses Don’t Revolve Their Credit Card Balances

March 02, 2026
Small businesses are treating credit cards less like a backup and more like a flexible operating tool, and the way they use them is starting to look surprisingly consumer-like. Get...

Healthy Small Businesses Report 42-Point Edge in Card Approval Confidence

February 25, 2026
Small businesses are not just borrowing to survive. They are using credit cards as operating systems, and they are willing to pay for features that make day-to-day cash flow easier...

14% of Consumers Use BNPL Even After Holiday Spending Surge

February 17, 2026
Buy now, pay later is no longer just a checkout feature. It is becoming a line item in the monthly household budget. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...