Credit Cards
Why Small Business Owners Still Reach for Personal Cards
March 05, 2026

Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are telling credit card issuers something they need to hear: Rewards don’t seem to be working. Or at least, they’re not very effective at enticing more SMB owners and operators to move their operational spending to business cards. Get the...

Digital Payments
The Construction Problem Few Talk About. Payment Delays
March 05, 2026

The construction industry builds skylines, bridges and critical infrastructure, yet its own critical financial infrastructure often runs on outdated payment practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Credit Unions
The Credit Union-FinTech Romance Continues, Even as Execution Gets Harder
March 05, 2026

Credit unions once treated FinTech partnerships as selective experiments. They now regard them as a primary channel for advancing innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Fraud Prevention
68% of Banks Turn to AI as Fraud Outpaces Rule-Based Systems
March 05, 2026

Unauthorized-party fraud has reclaimed center stage, reversing last year’s pattern and reshaping how banks think about risk. 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...

artificial intelligence
AI’s Push for Consumer Scale and Enterprise Infrastructure
March 04, 2026

Anthropic and OpenAI are accelerating a two-front race in artificial intelligence, expanding from chatbots into enterprise workflows while competing for paid subscribers as consumer habits harden. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Legal
Trade Court Orders Government to Refund $130 Billion in Tariffs
March 04, 2026

The U.S. government must begin refunding the $130 billion it collected in tariffs that were later determined by the Supreme Court to be illegal, a federal trade court judge ruled Wednesday (March 4), according to multiple media reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Credit Cards
Capital One Ignites Competition With Shift to Discover Network
March 04, 2026

Capital One has started originating some of its credit card accounts on the Discover Network, about 10 months after finalizing its acquisition of the network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Economy
Fed Data Shows Labor Economy Anchoring Consumer Spending
March 04, 2026

The latest Federal Reserve Beige Book, released on Wednesday (March 4), describes a U.S. economy advancing at a restrained pace, a finding that corresponds with  PYMNTS Intelligence data showing that millions of workers remain employed yet financially unsettled, while still opening their wallets to underpin...

Apple
Apple Slashes Entry Price With MacBook Neo
March 04, 2026

Apple unveiled a new laptop Wednesday (March 4) that it said offers the Mac experience at a “breakthrough price” that starts at $599 for consumers and $499 for students. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...