financial inclusion

College Ave Launches Mastercard Secured Credit Card for College Students
College Ave Launches Mastercard Secured Credit Card for College Students
January 30, 2024  |  Mastercard

Financial services company College Ave has launched a secured credit card for college students. The new Ambition Mastercard is designed to help students 18 years and older build...

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Amazon Mexico to Offer Kueski’s BNPL Product as Payment Option
Amazon Mexico to Offer Kueski’s BNPL Product as Payment Option
January 29, 2024  |  BNPL

Amazon shoppers in Mexico will be able to choose the buy now, pay later (BNPL) offering Kueski Pay as a payment option. The availability of...

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TessPay Simplifies Financial Management for Affordable Connectivity Program Participants
TessPay Simplifies Financial Management for Affordable Connectivity Program Participants
January 17, 2024  |  Technology

TessPay, a FinTech company specializing in blockchain technology for secure financial transactions, has upgraded its platform to boost access to affordable connectivity. These enhancements aim...

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Zillow Adds Credit-Building Payment Reporting Program for Renters
Zillow Adds Credit-Building Payment Reporting Program for Renters
January 17, 2024  |  Financial Inclusion

Real estate website Zillow added a feature that allows renters to build their credit history at no cost. All renters who use the Zillow platform...

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M-Pesa/Microsoft Pact Underscores Tech’s Role in Small Business Financial Inclusion  
M-Pesa/Microsoft Pact Underscores Tech’s Role in Small Business Financial Inclusion  
January 16, 2024  |  Financial Inclusion

The recent announcement of joint efforts by Microsoft to build new financial services for businesses hints at a multipronged effort to boost financial inclusion …...

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94% of Consumers Who Use Overdrafts for $400-Plus Expenses Face  Financial Hardships
94% of Consumers Who Use Overdrafts for $400-Plus Expenses Face Financial Hardships
January 09, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

In challenging economic times, accessing credit is vital for many individuals, particularly those living paycheck to paycheck. One form of credit that consumers often rely...

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Will 2024 See Crypto Make Good on Its Financial Inclusion Promise?
Will 2024 See Crypto Make Good on Its Financial Inclusion Promise?
January 04, 2024  |  Financial Inclusion

Crypto had a bumpy, and at times wild, 2023. But industry observers and participants continue to believe that blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies have the potential to revolutionize financial...

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Buy Now, Pay Later to Surge in 2024 as Consumers Demand ‘Micro-Credit’
Buy Now, Pay Later to Surge in 2024 as Consumers Demand ‘Micro-Credit’
January 02, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Just a few years ago, buy now, pay later was a relatively new concept — one that’s now gone mainstream, Jacqueline White, president of i2c,...

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1 in 10 Consumers Use BNPL for Emergency Expenses
1 in 10 Consumers Use BNPL for Emergency Expenses
December 29, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Financial struggles are a constant challenge for those with limited access to credit, especially when unexpected emergencies arise. PYMNTS Intelligence research backs this up, showing...

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