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53% of Consumers Use Credit for Planned Purchases
Credit Cards // March 16, 2026

A growing share of consumers in the United States are using credit not simply because they have to, but because they see it as a flexible financial tool that can serve different needs at different moments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Consumers Judge Payouts by When the Money Lands
Disbursements // March 16, 2026

For much of modern banking history, waiting several days for money to arrive was treated as routine. That assumption is eroding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Fraud Defense Moves From the Back Office to the Codebase
Security & Fraud // March 13, 2026

The evolution of digital payments has often followed a predictable pattern. 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...

Embedded Payments Help Travel Platforms Close More Bookings
Platform Payments // March 13, 2026

“Travel Firms Embrace Embedded Wallets to Boost Revenue and Conversion” is a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Marqeta. This data brief explores how embedded finance is reshaping the economics of the travel industry. Based on a July 2025 survey of 30 travel firms, the report...

Interviews & Exclusives
75% of Consumers Say Inflation Coping Strategies Aren’t Working

March 17, 2026
Young consumers in the United States are doing more than ever to stay afloat, but new data shows that effort alone is no longer restoring their sense of control. 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 […]

53% of Consumers Use Credit for Planned Purchases

March 16, 2026
A growing share of consumers in the United States are using credit not simply because they have to, but because they see it as a flexible financial tool that can...

Consumers Judge Payouts by When the Money Lands

March 16, 2026
For much of modern banking history, waiting several days for money to arrive was treated as routine. That assumption is eroding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Fraud Defense Moves From the Back Office to the Codebase

March 13, 2026
The evolution of digital payments has often followed a predictable pattern. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Quick Reads
Construction Firms Wait 94 Days on Average to Get Paid

December 29, 2023
Digital technologies are being built to help solve one of the key challenges facing the construction industry: delayed 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. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, […]

30% of Consumers Struggle to Access Credit Products

December 28, 2023
About 30% of consumers have low credit scores — 650 or less — that have denied them access to credit products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Financial Services Providers Use Gamification to Help Customers Manage Debt

December 28, 2023
Most consumers are dealing with some level of debt. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Younger Consumers Less Likely to Use Credit Cards

December 28, 2023
The younger the consumer, the less likely they are to use credit cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...