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Who Is the Subprime Consumer?
Consumer Insights // May 07, 2026

Subprime consumers are often viewed through a narrow credit-risk lens. PYMNTS Intelligence’s “Who Is the Subprime Consumer? A Behavioral Profile” shows a different picture: a large, steady and measurable part of the U.S. consumer economy that is changing how it uses credit, installment products and...

How Thredd Says AI Turns Every Transaction Into a Credit Signal
Data // May 07, 2026

Until recently, credit innovation revolved around a familiar question: who should get approved? 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....

Mastercard Pushes Virtual Cards Beyond Payables
B2B Payments // May 07, 2026

In a business environment defined by uncertainty, financial control is no longer just something appealing operationally. It is becoming a measurable competitive advantage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Europe Makes Real-Time Payments a Mandate
Real-Time Payments // May 07, 2026

Europe’s push toward real-time payments has entered a new phase, defined not just by technology and consumer preferences but by sovereignty, regulatory force and competitive urgency. The institutions best positioned for what comes next are already moving. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Interviews & Exclusives
Overcharged and Underserved: Remitly’s New CEO Sees a Big Opening in Cross-Border Payments

May 07, 2026
Watch more: Need to Know With Remitly’s Sebastian Gunningham 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 from PYMNTS and to […]

Who Is the Subprime Consumer?

May 07, 2026
Subprime consumers are often viewed through a narrow credit-risk lens. PYMNTS Intelligence’s “Who Is the Subprime Consumer? A Behavioral Profile” shows a different picture: a large, steady and measurable part...

How Thredd Says AI Turns Every Transaction Into a Credit Signal

May 07, 2026
Until recently, credit innovation revolved around a familiar question: who should get approved? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Mastercard Pushes Virtual Cards Beyond Payables

May 07, 2026
In a business environment defined by uncertainty, financial control is no longer just something appealing operationally. It is becoming a measurable competitive advantage. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Quick Reads
POS Systems Become the New Nerve Center for SMB Operations

October 23, 2025
Small business owners are the backbone of local economies, sustaining communities one transaction at a time. They are often small teams, sometimes just a few people wearing many hats, balancing customer service, operations and accounting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

Open Banking Shaken by Market-Regulation Clash

August 25, 2025
Open banking in the United States is in flux, characterized by fragmented private efforts and escalating bank-FinTech tension, while Europe evolves under regulation-driven market frameworks. Get the Full Story Complete...

CFPB HQ Shuts Down as Vought Freezes Enforcement

February 09, 2025
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) new boss has put a hold on consumer protections. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Founder Interview: Behavioral Analytics Makes the ROI Case for Banks’ Scam-Fighting Efforts

November 20, 2024
The fraudsters come in droves, inundating would-be victims across all manner of attack vectors, from phishing scams to bots. And in the process there’s a significant amount of information being...