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AI Opens a New Distribution Channel for Credit
Credit Cards // August 31, 2026

Economic pressure is incentivizing consumers more reason to compare the cost of a purchase, the possibility of financing behind it and the alternatives before committing. Financial providers are embedding those choices into a new place: the artificial intelligence (AI) platforms consumers are using to research...

This AI Agent Ends Subscriptions Without a Phone Call
Artificial Intelligence // August 26, 2026

Most personal finance apps have worked the same way for years: a dashboard showing what a consumer spent. The actual decision, whether to cancel a subscription or call to negotiate a bill, is left up to the person. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Payment Timing Uncertainty Is Costing CFOs Billions
B2B Payments // August 25, 2026

The biggest opportunity for chief financial officers (CFOs) isn’t adding another day to pay. It’s eliminating the uncertainty inside the days they already have. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Tariff Refunds Turn Old B2B Invoices Into Claims on Cash
B2B Payments // August 20, 2026

The $100 billion U.S. tariff unwind isn’t just a legal exercise for enterprise firms; it’s exposing a crucial piece of B2B infrastructure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Tariff Refunds Turn Old B2B Invoices Into Claims on Cash

August 20, 2026
The $100 billion U.S. tariff unwind isn’t just a legal exercise for enterprise firms; it’s exposing a crucial piece of B2B infrastructure. 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 […]

How the Top 17% of Card Issuers Build High Customer Lifetime Value

July 30, 2026
Seventeen percent of card issuers have reached the high customer lifetime value (CLTV) tier. What sets them apart isn’t the number of capabilities they’ve deployed, but the order in which...

Age and Income Miss the Real Divide in Financial Health

July 29, 2026
Two consumers can share a generation, an income bracket and many of the same expenses while occupying markedly different financial positions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Why Digital Wallets Matter More Than Crypto for Credit Unions

July 23, 2026
Credit unions have an unusual digital asset dilemma. Most members are not asking them to become cryptocurrency exchanges, yet a sizable share of young members expect their financial institutions to...

Quick Reads
AI Hallucinations Worry Users More Than Threat of Job Loss, Anthropic Says

March 23, 2026
Which is scarier? The idea of artificial intelligence (AI) making a mistake, or it taking your job? 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 […]

White House Shops National AI Policy to Override States

March 20, 2026
The White House unveiled a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence Friday (March 20), saying that this set of legislative recommendations is designed to help American industry innovate and American...

NYC Lawmakers Target Nation’s Highest Minimum Wage as Restaurants Warn of Job Cuts

March 13, 2026
A bill introduced in the New York City Council would make the city’s minimum wage the highest in the country, though it would still be below what some consider to...

Robinhood UK Begins Rolling Out Stocks and Shares Individual Savings Account

February 02, 2026
Robinhood UK will begin rolling out its stocks & shares ISA in the United Kingdom this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...