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Bots Are Turning Identity Verification Into a Full-Time Job
Identity // April 24, 2026

In the early days of digital commerce, identity verification was a front-door exercise. It represented a necessary, but narrow, checkpoint designed to confirm that a customer was who they claimed to be. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

50% More Digital Shopping Days Put Parents at the Center of Retail’s Shift
Consumer Insights // April 22, 2026

Busy parents may be giving global digital commerce its clearest growth signal yet. The data makes a strong case for why merchants should pay attention. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

37% of Businesses Say Instant Payments Strengthen Security
Real-Time Payments // April 21, 2026

For many businesses, the story around instant payments may be shifting from fear to familiarity. 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,...

90% of Millennials Feel Pressure at the Grocery Store
Consumer Insights // April 16, 2026

Millennials are learning to manage a pileup of costs all at once, and PYMNTS Intelligence data suggests that balancing act is becoming harder even during what should be their prime earning years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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63% of Firms Face Check Fraud as Paper Payments Linger

April 27, 2026
The biggest obstacle to real-time payments adoption may not be fraud, but the fear of 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. By completing this form, you agree to […]

Bots Are Turning Identity Verification Into a Full-Time Job

April 24, 2026
In the early days of digital commerce, identity verification was a front-door exercise. It represented a necessary, but narrow, checkpoint designed to confirm that a customer was who they claimed...

50% More Digital Shopping Days Put Parents at the Center of Retail’s Shift

April 22, 2026
Busy parents may be giving global digital commerce its clearest growth signal yet. The data makes a strong case for why merchants should pay attention. Get the Full Story Complete...

37% of Businesses Say Instant Payments Strengthen Security

April 21, 2026
For many businesses, the story around instant payments may be shifting from fear to familiarity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...