Financial Inclusion news and trends

Propel Secures $150 Million for FreshLine Consumer Credit Product
Alternative Credit // March 10, 2026

FinTech Propel Holdings debuted FreshLine, an unsecured personal line-of-credit offering, according to a Tuesday (March 10) press release. 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...

Senate’s AFFORD Act Seeks New Capital for Underserved Markets
Economy // February 27, 2026

A bill introduced in the Senate Thursday (Feb. 26) would strengthen the role of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) in improving capital access and economic development in underserved communities, its supporters say. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Mastercard Move Powers Ericsson Global Wallet Expansion
Partnerships // February 18, 2026

Mobile communications and connectivity company Ericsson launched a money movement partnership with Mastercard, according to a Wednesday (Feb. 18) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Visa Launches North Africa Sub-Region to Fuel Digital Payment Growth
Digital Payments // February 17, 2026

Visa formed a new sub-region that includes Egypt, Libya and Sudan, saying the move will advance its strategic growth plans in the wider North Africa, Levant and Pakistan region. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Interviews & Exclusives
Latin America FinTechs Expand Despite Regional Volatility

January 05, 2026
Latin America has captured an outsized share of global attention in recent weeks as geopolitics, elections and monetary pressures sharpen focus on emerging markets. 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 […]

AI Turns Cards Into Intelligent Payment Credentials

December 17, 2025
Watch more: Beyond the Card: Visa’s Jeffrey Chen Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Pix Surges 53% as Digital Payments Overtake Cards in Brazil

October 03, 2025
The story behind Latin America’s digital payments boom isn’t necessarily about consumers abandoning cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Why Millions Are Opting Out of Credit Before They Even Apply

September 08, 2025
What if the biggest risk to your credit portfolio isn’t economic, but psychological? “Consumer Credit Economy: Strategy vs. Spontaneity—Navigating the Great Credit Divide,” a new report from PYMNTS Intelligence in...

Quick Reads
Mastercard Plans to Connect 500 Million More Underbanked People

April 06, 2026
After helping connect 1 billion people and 65 million small businesses to the digital economy over the past decade, Mastercard has committed to connect another 500 million people and small businesses by 2030. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

Senate’s AFFORD Act Seeks New Capital for Underserved Markets

February 27, 2026
A bill introduced in the Senate Thursday (Feb. 26) would strengthen the role of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) in improving capital access and economic development in...

Mastercard Move Powers Ericsson Global Wallet Expansion

February 18, 2026
Mobile communications and connectivity company Ericsson launched a money movement partnership with Mastercard, according to a Wednesday (Feb. 18) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Visa Launches North Africa Sub-Region to Fuel Digital Payment Growth

February 17, 2026
Visa formed a new sub-region that includes Egypt, Libya and Sudan, saying the move will advance its strategic growth plans in the wider North Africa, Levant and Pakistan region. Get...