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Bank Branch Closures Tick Up as Lenders Merge
April 05, 2026

Bank mergers are on the rise, which could also mean an uptick in bank branch closures. 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...

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Chime Launches Prime Membership Tier to Get Deposits
April 02, 2026

Chime has launched a premium membership tier that rewards members who make Chime their primary checking account. 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...

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SoFi Deepens Blockchain Efforts With Business Banking Offering
April 02, 2026

SoFi is expanding its blockchain efforts with the debut of its Big Business Banking tool. 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...

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Citi CEO Jane Fraser Joins Federal Reserve Advisory Council for NY Fed
April 01, 2026

The New York Fed has named Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors’ Federal Advisory Council. 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...

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Monzo’s US Retreat Highlights Neobanks’ Expansion Challenges
March 31, 2026

Neobanks have spent the better part of a decade refining digital-first models and then attempting to transplant them into new markets—with at least some strategy that what works in in one geography would travel cleanly into another, as living life digitally is a global phenomenon....

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JPMorgan’s ‘American Dream’ Aims for 10 Million Small Business Clients
March 31, 2026

JPMorgan Chase has launched a program aimed at boosting economic opportunity around the U.S. 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....

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Wise Takes On UK Retail Banks With Current Account
March 30, 2026

Money transfer FinTech Wise is making a new push into the banking space. 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...

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Citigroup Denies Considering Acquisition of US Regional Bank or Brokerage
March 27, 2026

Citigroup is considering acquiring a major U.S. regional bank or a brokerage, Bloomberg reported Friday (March 27), citing unnamed sources and adding that Citigroup said the report was “baseless speculation.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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First Dollar Wins: How Deposit Timing Is Rewiring Financial Loyalty
March 27, 2026

The earliest interactions between a consumer and a financial provider rarely take place in a branch, and the account opening is just the beginning. The most important moment, arguably, happens when money arrives into accounts, and ease of fund flows and accessibility carry weight that...