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48% Usage Gap Shows Why Virtual Cards Still Lag Adoption

December 05, 2025
48% Usage Gap Shows Why Virtual Cards Still Lag Adoption
AI Gives Main Street the Power to Play Like the Fortune 500
artificial intelligence // December 04, 2025

The great divide in American business has traditionally been defined by scale. The Fortune 500 enjoyed the advantages of large finance teams, sophisticated systems, and the operational resilience that comes from institutional infrastructure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Personal Credit Carries the Weight When SMBs Face Surprises
SMBs // December 04, 2025

Business credit for large enterprises operates at arm’s length, guided by formal procurement flows and rigid financial controls. 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...

Mastercard Uses Network Data to Speed Credit Decisions
Mastercard // December 03, 2025

Mastercard unveiled Mastercard Credit Intelligence, a new suite of solutions that uses network signals and permissioned data to help lenders make faster credit decisions, according to a Wednesday (Dec. 3) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Optimism Rises Among Small Businesses Despite Persistent Financial Pressures
SMBs // November 24, 2025

Many small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are looking past the trade-driven uncertainty dominating national headlines and are instead showing a level of confidence not seen in more than three years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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48% Usage Gap Shows Why Virtual Cards Still Lag Adoption

December 05, 2025
Companies may be chasing automation, but late payments and cash flow strain are pushing a deeper shift in how finance teams think about modern payables. 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, […]

AI Gives Main Street the Power to Play Like the Fortune 500

December 04, 2025
The great divide in American business has traditionally been defined by scale. The Fortune 500 enjoyed the advantages of large finance teams, sophisticated systems, and the operational resilience that comes...

Personal Credit Carries the Weight When SMBs Face Surprises

December 04, 2025
Business credit for large enterprises operates at arm’s length, guided by formal procurement flows and rigid financial controls. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Optimism Rises Among Small Businesses Despite Persistent Financial Pressures

November 24, 2025
Many small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are looking past the trade-driven uncertainty dominating national headlines and are instead showing a level of confidence not seen in more than three years....

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Mastercard Uses Network Data to Speed Credit Decisions

December 03, 2025
Mastercard unveiled Mastercard Credit Intelligence, a new suite of solutions that uses network signals and permissioned data to help lenders make faster credit decisions, according to a Wednesday (Dec. 3) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

US Business Activity Boosted by End of Government Shutdown

November 21, 2025
Business activity in the United States increased for the second consecutive month and reached a four-month high in November, S&P Global said Friday (Nov. 21). Get the Full Story Complete...

Extend Enables More Credit Cards to Connect to Expense Management Platform

November 21, 2025
Extend now enables businesses to connect “virtually any” bank credit card to its spend and expense management platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Get the Full Story Complete the...

Amazon Debuts AI-Powered Tools for Business Clients

November 12, 2025
Amazon is introducing a series of AI-powered solutions to help business clients. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...