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Square Ecosystem Nears 1,000 Partners to Fuel Seller Growth

February 20, 2026
Card Surcharges Turn Checkout Into a Loyalty Test as Shoppers Push Back
Credit Cards // February 20, 2026

Merchant surcharges are in the news as retailers, large and small, look for extra revenue and consumers rail against their existence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Paysafe and Jaris Team on Instant Payouts for Small Businesses
Real-Time Payments // February 19, 2026

Embedded finance platform Jaris expanded its partnership with payments firm Paysafe, according to a Thursday (Feb. 19) press release. 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...

Paysafe Targets US Growth With New Seller Force
SMBs // February 18, 2026

Payments platform Paysafe expanded its program that provides training and support to independent sellers who want to build a career in payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Wayflyer Secures $250 Million From Atlas to Fuel Small Business Growth
SMBs // February 18, 2026

Wayflyer secured a $250 million, two-year credit facility to support the continued growth of its working capital solution for small businesses that are often underserved by traditional banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Card Surcharges Turn Checkout Into a Loyalty Test as Shoppers Push Back

February 20, 2026
Merchant surcharges are in the news as retailers, large and small, look for extra revenue and consumers rail against their existence. 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 […]

Half of Retail Small Businesses Rely on Daily Sales to Stay Afloat

February 12, 2026
A growing share of retail small businesses are not planning for the next downturn so much as financing their way through the next week, and PYMNTS Intelligence data showed just...

Credit Unions Face Onboarding Test as 70% of Small Businesses Prefer Digital Start

January 28, 2026
Small businesses may say they value relationships, but when basic digital tasks still require a phone call or branch visit, loyalty starts to look temporary. Get the Full Story Complete...

Eight in 10 Small Businesses Want Credit and on Their Terms

January 23, 2026
Small businesses are sending lenders the message that credit is broadly within reach, so the real fight is over flexibility and control. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Square Ecosystem Nears 1,000 Partners to Fuel Seller Growth

February 20, 2026
Global business platform Square continues to expand its partner ecosystem and now has almost 1,000 partners in its Square App Marketplace and its Square Specialists directory, the company said in a Thursday (Feb. 19) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS […]

Paysafe and Jaris Team on Instant Payouts for Small Businesses

February 19, 2026
Embedded finance platform Jaris expanded its partnership with payments firm Paysafe, according to a Thursday (Feb. 19) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Paysafe Targets US Growth With New Seller Force

February 18, 2026
Payments platform Paysafe expanded its program that provides training and support to independent sellers who want to build a career in payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Wayflyer Secures $250 Million From Atlas to Fuel Small Business Growth

February 18, 2026
Wayflyer secured a $250 million, two-year credit facility to support the continued growth of its working capital solution for small businesses that are often underserved by traditional banks. Get the...