PYMNTS Intelligence

Mobile-First Playbook: Two in Three UAE Shoppers Use Their Phone for Retail Purchases
Mobile-First Playbook: Two in Three UAE Shoppers Use Their Phone for Retail Purchases
May 13, 2025  |  Retail

Consumers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are mobile shopping leaders. They rank first in mobile shopping among the eight countries surveyed in PYMNTS Intelligence’s...

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New Data Shows Inflation Worries Grip US Consumers in Echo of the Pandemic
New Data Shows Inflation Worries Grip US Consumers in Echo of the Pandemic
May 13, 2025  |  Economy

Economically, it’s starting to feel like the height of the pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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US BNPL Transactions Hit $175 Billion Amid Shifting Consumer Demands
US BNPL Transactions Hit $175 Billion Amid Shifting Consumer Demands
May 13, 2025  |  BNPL

The traditional pillars of consumer credit are undergoing a profound transformation as “pay later” options, once a niche for specific shoppers, are now redefining how...

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Earnings Season Shows Merchants Turning to Platforms to Meet Working Capital Needs
Earnings Season Shows Merchants Turning to Platforms to Meet Working Capital Needs
May 12, 2025  |  SMBs

Beyond the earnings season focus on consumer spending and consumer lending, the recent quarterly results from the likes of Block, Shopify and PayPal show that...

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Consumer Willingness to Pay for Instant Payments Fuels New Revenue Streams for Banks
Consumer Willingness to Pay for Instant Payments Fuels New Revenue Streams for Banks
May 12, 2025  |  Faster Payments

Financial transactions are undergoing a transformation, driven by consumer demand for speed, certainty and convenience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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More Than 4 in 10 US Consumers Now Use Virtual Cards at Checkout
More Than 4 in 10 US Consumers Now Use Virtual Cards at Checkout
May 12, 2025  |  Digital Payments

What if paying online didn’t mean putting your actual credit or debit card number at risk of fraud or purchasing errors? What if your card...

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Bank Loan or Embedded Financing? Depends on How Sunny a Business Is About the Economy
Bank Loan or Embedded Financing? Depends on How Sunny a Business Is About the Economy
May 12, 2025  |  Digital-First Banking

As the U.S. economy bumps up against fluctuating interest rates, tariffs and newly complex supply chains, medium-sized companies face critical decisions about how to fund...

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Nearly 9 in 10 Job Posting Scams Impersonate Trusted Company Brands
Nearly 9 in 10 Job Posting Scams Impersonate Trusted Company Brands
May 12, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

In a financial landscape marked by sophisticated threats, a new report highlights how malicious actors are adopting highly personalized strategies, mirroring legitimate business practices, to...

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Nearly Half of US Merchants Prioritize One-Click Checkout From Payment Processors
Nearly Half of US Merchants Prioritize One-Click Checkout From Payment Processors
May 09, 2025  |  Checkout Conversion

U.S. eCommerce merchants are increasingly pressing their payment service providers for technology upgrades, with the primary objective being boosting conversion rates, a direct impact on...

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