Gen Z/page/3 news and trends

Issuers Use Alerts to Win Gen Z Card Loyalty
Credit Cards // April 28, 2026

Credit card apps have moved from a supporting function to a central position in how consumers engage with their financial lives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Credit Unions Find Their Gen Z Edge in Faster Payments
Faster Payments // April 28, 2026

Instant payments have shifted from a technological luxury to an existential necessity for traditional financial institutions (FIs). Driven in large part by the demands of Generation Z, the first cohort of true digital natives, the expectation for immediate fund flows is reshaping the competitive landscape....

Why Gen Z Uses BNPL and Installments Differently
Payment Methods // April 03, 2026

Consumers are no longer choosing how to pay based on habit or loyalty. They are selecting financial tools with a specific outcome in mind at the moment of purchase. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

72% of Gen Z Feels Financial Strain and Credit Unions See an Opening
Credit Unions // April 01, 2026

A recent PYMNTS Intelligence report suggests that the biggest opening for credit unions with Gen Z may not be basic digital access, but the chance to become a trusted guide for a generation that is comfortable mixing providers, testing new tools and seeking advice from...

Interviews & Exclusives
49% of Gen Z Say BNPL Shapes Where They Book Travel

April 29, 2026
For younger shoppers, buy now, pay later is not just a way to split a purchase. It is often a factor in where they choose to spend in the first place. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Credit Unions Find Their Gen Z Edge in Faster Payments

April 28, 2026
Instant payments have shifted from a technological luxury to an existential necessity for traditional financial institutions (FIs). Driven in large part by the demands of Generation Z, the first cohort...

Why Gen Z Uses BNPL and Installments Differently

April 03, 2026
Consumers are no longer choosing how to pay based on habit or loyalty. They are selecting financial tools with a specific outcome in mind at the moment of purchase. Get...

72% of Gen Z Feels Financial Strain and Credit Unions See an Opening

April 01, 2026
A recent PYMNTS Intelligence report suggests that the biggest opening for credit unions with Gen Z may not be basic digital access, but the chance to become a trusted guide...

Quick Reads
Gen Z Goes Big for Legacy Brands as Malls Make a Comeback

March 08, 2026
They may be digital natives, but members of Gen Z still love the mall. 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 […]

Gen Z Investments Soar as Housing Costs Move Out of Reach

February 15, 2026
Cut off from the housing market, Generation Z is reportedly turning to the stock market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Fizz and Gopuff Team to Provide College Grocery Deliveries

September 03, 2025
College-focused social app Fizz is reportedly entering the world of grocery delivery. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Velera Bets Digital Playbook Wins Gen Z

September 02, 2025
Credit unions should focus on digital tools, personalization and authentic storytelling to appeal to members of the increasingly influential Generation Z, credit union service organization (CUSO) Velera said in a Tuesday...