PYMNTS Intelligence

57% of US Small Businesses Source Overseas as Payment Gaps Widen

57% of US Small Businesses Source Overseas as Payment Gaps Widen
57% of US Small Businesses Source Overseas as Payment Gaps Widen
May 21, 2026  |  SMBs

A collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Mastercard, “The Cross-Border Opportunity: What Global Sourcing by US SMBs Means for Payment Providers” examines how U.S. small- to medium-sized...

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The BNPL Revolution Moves Into the Card Stack
The BNPL Revolution Moves Into the Card Stack
May 21, 2026  |  BNPL

The buy now, pay later (BNPL) disruption story may have been misunderstood from the beginning. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Buy Now, Pay Later Moves From Checkout Perk to Credit Union Retention Tool
Buy Now, Pay Later Moves From Checkout Perk to Credit Union Retention Tool
May 20, 2026  |  Credit Unions

Younger generations are no longer a future growth segment for credit unions. They are an active, demanding customer base whose expectations around payments are shaping...

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The Real Reason Companies Are Struggling to Scale AI
The Real Reason Companies Are Struggling to Scale AI
May 19, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Every company says AI is a priority. Budgets are going up. Executive buy-in is strong. So why does scaling feel so hard for so many...

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Demand for Always-On Commerce Strains Legacy Credit Platforms
Demand for Always-On Commerce Strains Legacy Credit Platforms
May 19, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Change is endemic to payments. But that doesn’t mean legacy environments can always keep up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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81% of Consumers Say Smart Embedded Offers Could Shape Where They Shop
81% of Consumers Say Smart Embedded Offers Could Shape Where They Shop
May 19, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

The next fight for consumer loyalty may start before checkout, when shoppers are still deciding what belongs in the cart. Get the Full Story Complete...

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The Issuers Pulling Ahead Are Building Into Customers’ Money Flows
The Issuers Pulling Ahead Are Building Into Customers’ Money Flows
May 19, 2026  |  Credit Cards

The competition among card issuers is no longer centered only on rewards rates or promotional offers. Increasingly, it is about whether an issuer can become...

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AI Fraud Turns Big Companies Into Bigger Targets
AI Fraud Turns Big Companies Into Bigger Targets
May 19, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

Conventional wisdom has long held that larger enterprises possess natural advantages in cybersecurity and fraud prevention. Bigger budgets, deeper technical teams and greater access to...

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