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The Smartest Payment Stack May Be the Simplest One
Payments Innovation // June 11, 2026

Orchestration solves a longstanding challenge in payments. It allows merchants to connect to multiple payment providers through a single layer of infrastructure, dynamically route transactions to maximize approval rates, reduce downtime through automated failover and gain leverage over providers by making it easier to switch...

Rising Food and Shelter Costs Test Household Budgets
Economy // June 10, 2026

Inflation accelerated in May, and while energy prices continue to grab headlines, shelter, food and services, categories that account for a large share of recurring household expenses, continued to climb. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

The New Confidence Gap: Secure at Work, Stressed About Money
Consumer Finance // June 10, 2026

Stable employment has long been viewed as the primary pathway to financial security. The Wage to Wallet Index suggests that equation is beginning to break down for millions of Americans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

What Happens When the Customer You Rejected Was Real
Identity // June 10, 2026

Digital identity verification has long been measured primarily by one standard: how effectively it stops fraud. But new data suggests many organizations may be focusing on the wrong side of the ledger. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Interviews & Exclusives
Smart Checkout Gives Issuers a New Way to Win Top of Wallet

June 11, 2026
For 20 years, the homepage, search bar and app feed controlled consumer discovery. 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 […]

The Smartest Payment Stack May Be the Simplest One

June 11, 2026
Orchestration solves a longstanding challenge in payments. It allows merchants to connect to multiple payment providers through a single layer of infrastructure, dynamically route transactions to maximize approval rates, reduce...

The New Confidence Gap: Secure at Work, Stressed About Money

June 10, 2026
Stable employment has long been viewed as the primary pathway to financial security. The Wage to Wallet Index suggests that equation is beginning to break down for millions of Americans....

What Happens When the Customer You Rejected Was Real

June 10, 2026
Digital identity verification has long been measured primarily by one standard: how effectively it stops fraud. But new data suggests many organizations may be focusing on the wrong side of...

Quick Reads
Banks Use Payout Moments to Build New Customer Relationships

May 14, 2026
Payouts don’t have to be a one-time transaction. They can be the beginning of a bank’s relationship with a new customer, according to the PYMNTS Intelligence report “Banking Both Sides: Instant Payouts Turn Receivers Into Customers.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

Product Search Dominates as 31% Use AI for Links

May 04, 2026
Consumers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to find the right pair of shoes or understand a new prescription. Recent data reveals that finding product links and researching health information...

Tariffs and Missing Data Push Product Leaders Into Crisis Mode

December 22, 2025
U.S. middle-market companies are making high-stakes decisions with less visibility and less time, as tariffs collide with delayed economic data and cooling demand, forcing product leaders into defensive mode. Get...

Retailers Elevate Embedded Finance as Risk and Complexity Rise

December 22, 2025
Retailers are moving quickly to tighten control over how consumers pay, as new PYMNTS Intelligence data shows embedded finance shifting from a background capability to a frontline business priority. Get...