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Spotify Raises Price of Premium Subscription in US
Subscriptions // January 15, 2026

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Visa Moves to Fix What Consumers Hate About Subscriptions
Subscriptions // January 14, 2026

Recurring payments have become a defining feature of how consumers pay for entertainment, software, mobility, personal services and daily conveniences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Say Hello to the Unsubscribe Olympics and the Resolution Economy
Subscriptions // January 01, 2026

The digital economy has a seasonal rhythm. Late December is when consumers “zero out” recurring payments — a thumb-scroll through bank apps and email receipts. If it auto-renews, it’s on trial. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Why the Subscription Business Is No Longer About Content
Subscriptions // December 19, 2025

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Visa Moves to Fix What Consumers Hate About Subscriptions

January 14, 2026
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Why the Subscription Business Is No Longer About Content

December 19, 2025
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Paramount Confronts Netflix as AI Redefines Streaming Power

December 08, 2025
The increasingly heated fight for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is, on its face, about libraries: HBO’s prestige slate, DC’s franchises and Warner’s studio machine. But the bidding war now featuring...

37% of Millennials Pay for Both Amazon and Walmart Subscriptions

September 23, 2025
For years, retail watchers assumed Amazon Prime and Walmart+ were competing head-to-head for consumer loyalty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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OpenAI Brings Subscription Tier and Ads to US

January 16, 2026
OpenAI is bringing a new subscription tier and ads to the United States. 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 […]

Spotify Raises Price of Premium Subscription in US

January 15, 2026
Spotify is increasing the price of its Premium subscription service by $1 a month in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Instacart Settles FTC Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive Advertising and Subscription Enrollments

December 18, 2025
Instacart agreed to pay $60 million to settle a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit that alleged the company engaged in deceptive tactics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

21 States Join FTC Lawsuit Targeting Uber’s Subscription Billing and Cancellation Practices

December 16, 2025
Uber said Tuesday (Dec. 16) that a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit that was joined Monday (Dec. 15) by 21 states and the District of Columbia is “misguided” and would “upend...