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Klarna Forms Pre-Holiday Gift Card Pact With Blackhawk Network

November 20, 2025
Gift Cards Provide ‘Perfect Exit’ for Criminal Syndicates
Security & Fraud // October 19, 2025

Gift cards are reportedly central to billion-dollar Chinese organized crime operations.  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...

Digital Wallets Push Gift Cards Into the Mainstream
Gift Cards // August 18, 2025

It’s rare to witness a classic payment instrument not just endure but thrive by reinventing itself. Such is the case with gift cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Visa Defeats Proposed Class Action Lawsuit Over Gift Card Scams
VISA // June 23, 2025

Visa defeated a proposed class action lawsuit that alleged that the company did not warn consumers that its prepaid Vanilla gift cards could be drained by thieves. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Raise Secures $63 Million to Build Blockchain-Backed Gift Card Program
Investments // February 26, 2025

Raise secured $63 million in a funding round to accelerate its efforts to bring gift cards and loyalty programs on-chain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Digital Wallets Push Gift Cards Into the Mainstream

August 18, 2025
It’s rare to witness a classic payment instrument not just endure but thrive by reinventing itself. Such is the case with gift cards. 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. […]

5 Ways Consumers Choose to Pay This Holiday Season

December 05, 2023
’Tis the season … 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...

Digital Gift Cards Popular as Consumers Balance Giving and Budgeting This Holiday

November 23, 2023
Amid the festive cheer, the holiday season is also accompanied by economic uncertainties and inflationary pressures. Consequently, numerous consumers in the United States are gearing up to reduce their spending...

’Tis the Season for Fraudsters and Gift Card Scams

November 06, 2023
The holidays are upon us, and gift cards remain a favorite to give and receive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Klarna Forms Pre-Holiday Gift Card Pact With Blackhawk Network

November 20, 2025
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform Klarna is expanding its partnership with gift card company Blackhawk Network (BHN). 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 […]

Gift Cards Provide ‘Perfect Exit’ for Criminal Syndicates

October 19, 2025
Gift cards are reportedly central to billion-dollar Chinese organized crime operations.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Visa Defeats Proposed Class Action Lawsuit Over Gift Card Scams

June 23, 2025
Visa defeated a proposed class action lawsuit that alleged that the company did not warn consumers that its prepaid Vanilla gift cards could be drained by thieves. Get the Full...

Raise Secures $63 Million to Build Blockchain-Backed Gift Card Program

February 26, 2025
Raise secured $63 million in a funding round to accelerate its efforts to bring gift cards and loyalty programs on-chain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...