PYMNTS Intelligence

54% of Consumers With Unstable Cash Flow Prefer Providers Offering Embedded Lending
54% of Consumers With Unstable Cash Flow Prefer Providers Offering Embedded Lending
December 19, 2024  |  Loans

Embedded lending, the integration of credit offerings into platforms where consumers and microbusinesses (MSBs) can apply for credit directly during a transaction, is gaining traction...

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12 Ways Instant Payments Delivers Value Across the Financial Ecosystem
12 Ways Instant Payments Delivers Value Across the Financial Ecosystem
December 18, 2024  |  Money Mobility

Instant payments are rapidly becoming a preferred method for disbursements, revolutionizing how consumers, SMBs and enterprise senders manage their finances. And there is a consistent...

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November Issuer Data Extends Trend of Rising Credit Card Charge-Offs
November Issuer Data Extends Trend of Rising Credit Card Charge-Offs
December 17, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings from several card issuers offer up a mixed portrait of the U.S. consumer in November. Get the Full Story...

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Most Small Insurers Set 12-Month Plan to Implement Real-Time Payments
Most Small Insurers Set 12-Month Plan to Implement Real-Time Payments
December 17, 2024  |  Insurance

The insurance industry has faced challenges in implementing real-time payouts due to high costs and transparency issues, despite the potential benefits for insurers and customers,...

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The On-Demand Economy Drives Surge in Instant Payments
The On-Demand Economy Drives Surge in Instant Payments
December 17, 2024  |  Money Mobility

What do gig workers and gamers have in common? Both are driving a seismic shift in how businesses manage payments — and instant is the...

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Cash-Strapped Consumers 3.5 Times More Likely to Use BNPL
Cash-Strapped Consumers 3.5 Times More Likely to Use BNPL
December 16, 2024  |  BNPL

More than one-third of U.S. consumers are struggling with cash flow shortages, forcing them to make tough choices about how they pay for everyday necessities....

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Treasurers Stuck in Neutral as Commuter Transport Sector Speeds Ahead
Treasurers Stuck in Neutral as Commuter Transport Sector Speeds Ahead
December 16, 2024  |  Business

Companies have a lot to consider — the market, their employees, short-term implications, potential outcomes and more. In the mobility industry, the changing nature of...

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‘I Do’ Delivered: DoorDash’s Bridal Offering Shows eCommerce Knows No Limits
‘I Do’ Delivered: DoorDash’s Bridal Offering Shows eCommerce Knows No Limits
December 14, 2024  |  Delivery

Competition is a click away in commerce, and traditional barriers to purchase can send customers shopping elsewhere. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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81% of ‘Credit-Curious’ Consumers Are Interested in Secured Cards to Build Credit
81% of ‘Credit-Curious’ Consumers Are Interested in Secured Cards to Build Credit
December 13, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Fifty-three million U.S. consumers don’t have a credit card and are known as “credit card outsiders.” This diverse group includes both younger people seeking to...

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