Rewards Programs news and trends

Rezolve Ai Acquires Reward to Bolster AI Commerce Strategy
Acquisitions // February 11, 2026

Commerce and payments infrastructure provider Rezolve Ai has acquired U.K.-based cash-back rewards company Reward. 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...

United Airlines Distinguishes Between Loyalty, Rewards Programs
Loyalty & Rewards // January 21, 2026

United Airlines grew its loyalty revenue by promoting loyalty rather than rewards, an executive said Wednesday (Jan. 21) during the company’s fourth quarter earnings call. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Stablecoin Company Rain Acquires Onchain Rewards Platform Uptop
Acquisitions // November 12, 2025

Stablecoin payment infrastructure company Rain has acquired on-chain rewards platform Uptop. 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...

Venmo Wants to Let Consumers Build Up Rewards ‘Stash’
Loyalty & Rewards // November 10, 2025

PayPal-owned peer-to-peer payment app Venmo is launching what it calls its first “always-on” rewards program.  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,...

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. […]

Millennials Drive Demand for Flexible Card Payments

June 17, 2025
For decades, credit cards have remained remarkably unchanged in their core functionalities: swipe, spend, earn points. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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...

Rewards Move Credit Unions Top of Mind and Top of Wallet

February 10, 2025
The largest banks and their smaller brethren — particularly credit unions — are and always have been locked in a pitched battle for customers, for deposits and long-lived relationships. Get...

Quick Reads
Lowe’s Unveils Subscription Service for Consumer Home Maintenance

March 18, 2026
Lowe’s has launched a subscription service to help customers maintain their homes. 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 from […]

Rezolve Ai Acquires Reward to Bolster AI Commerce Strategy

February 11, 2026
Commerce and payments infrastructure provider Rezolve Ai has acquired U.K.-based cash-back rewards company Reward. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

United Airlines Distinguishes Between Loyalty, Rewards Programs

January 21, 2026
United Airlines grew its loyalty revenue by promoting loyalty rather than rewards, an executive said Wednesday (Jan. 21) during the company’s fourth quarter earnings call. Get the Full Story Complete...

Stablecoin Company Rain Acquires Onchain Rewards Platform Uptop

November 12, 2025
Stablecoin payment infrastructure company Rain has acquired on-chain rewards platform Uptop. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...