Loyalty Programs news and trends

JetBlue and United Link Loyalty Programs Under ‘Blue Sky’ Banner
Partnerships // May 29, 2025

Airlines JetBlue and United have teamed to merge aspects of each other’s loyalty programs. 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...

Mastercard Helps Bahrain’s ila Bank Launch Loyalty Program
Banking // May 27, 2025

Mastercard has teamed with Bahrain-based ila Bank to help it introduce loyalty programs. 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...

Alternate Payments Cleared for Takeoff as Platforms Catch Up With Travelers’ Payment Demands
Travel Payments // May 20, 2025

The travel industry can call to mind pink sand beaches, loyalty points and upgrades. But behind the scenes, the sector is defined by the way people pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Bilt Picks FIS to Power Real-Time Rewards Redemption
Partnerships // April 03, 2025

Payments/commerce network Bilt has chosen FinTech FIS to power its real-time rewards redemption process. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Debit Rewards Are Retail’s Next Game Changer, Says Galileo

July 11, 2025
Co-branded debit rewards are helping companies boost loyalty and customer engagement, Galileo Financial Technologies CEO Derek White writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “Halftime 2025: Charting the Future of Payments.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Alternate Payments Cleared for Takeoff as Platforms Catch Up With Travelers’ Payment Demands

May 20, 2025
The travel industry can call to mind pink sand beaches, loyalty points and upgrades. But behind the scenes, the sector is defined by the way people pay. Get the Full...

Mobile Phones Become the Storefront for Today’s On-the-Go Consumer

February 18, 2025
Mobile phones have long been our go-to cameras, atlases, encyclopedias, newspapers, calculators, clocks, calendars and, occasionally, telephones. It was only a matter of time before they became the preferred storefront...

Sales Prospects Brighten as Small Businesses Find Life in Loyalty Programs

February 12, 2025
Thus far into 2025, the year has been an eventful one — to say the least. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Quick Reads
JetBlue and United Link Loyalty Programs Under ‘Blue Sky’ Banner

May 29, 2025
Airlines JetBlue and United have teamed to merge aspects of each other’s loyalty programs. 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 […]

Mastercard Helps Bahrain’s ila Bank Launch Loyalty Program

May 27, 2025
Mastercard has teamed with Bahrain-based ila Bank to help it introduce loyalty programs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Bilt Picks FIS to Power Real-Time Rewards Redemption

April 03, 2025
Payments/commerce network Bilt has chosen FinTech FIS to power its real-time rewards redemption process. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Ascenda and Galileo Partner on Card Loyalty Programs

February 25, 2025
Ascenda and Galileo Financial Technologies have partnered to help banks, FinTechs and other brands launch card loyalty programs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...