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Private-Label Installments Growing Faster Than Traditional Credit Cards
August 25, 2025

Traditional credit cards are facing pressure in the battle for consumer spending power. While general-purpose cards remain the workhorse of American credit, their use for installment payments is growing far more slowly than private-label store cards — a shift driven, as PYMNTS Intelligence has found,...

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Top 10 ‘Top‑of‑Wallet’ Strategies for Banks and Credit Unions
August 14, 2025

Consumers no longer choose cards. They choose the card that best fits the task in front of them, whether it’s paying rent, funding a trip or padding a rainy‑day reserve. Winning that first‑choice position demands a toolkit that flexes by moment, not just by FICO...

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dLocal Debuts Solution for Recurring Pix Payments
August 06, 2025

Cross-border payments platform dLocal has debuted a solution for Brazilian merchants centered around the country’s Pix payments system. 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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US College Administrators Spend 50% of Their Time Chasing Unpaid Tuition
August 06, 2025

With back-to-school season upon us, we took a look at the higher education side of the ledger. The silent drain of outdated payment systems in American higher education is costing universities far more than just missed tuition payments, impacting everything from staffing efficiency to institutional...

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70% of Online Shoppers Will Leave If They Can’t Pay Their Way
August 04, 2025

As digital commerce continues its ascent, the nuances of payment processing dictate whether businesses capture or lose customer relationships. 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...

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Klarna Expands Financial Services With EMI Authorization
July 30, 2025

Klarna continues to expand beyond its pay-later roots with new financial services permissions. 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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Singapore Banks Given Jan. 1 Deadline to Stop Issuing Paper Checks
July 28, 2025

Singapore’s banking association has debuted an ePayments tool to help businesses transition from paper checks. 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,...

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Samsung and Splitit Team to Promote In-Store BNPL
July 24, 2025

Samsung is bringing installment payments to its digital wallet in collaboration with Splitit. 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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Businesses Use Credit Card Tactics to Boost Pay by Bank
July 22, 2025

A new report suggests that while initial cost concerns may deter merchants from adopting pay by bank, the long-term financial and operational benefits for consumer-facing businesses could be substantial, potentially surpassing the expenses of traditional payment methods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...