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Embedded Finance Catches On With Credit-Shy Japanese Consumers
Embedded Finance Catches On With Credit-Shy Japanese Consumers
August 21, 2024  |  SMBs

Embedded lending is growing in popularity around the globe. It offers users convenient, streamlined access to financing without having to leave the platforms of merchants,...

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4 in 10 Independent Restaurants Use Real-Time Payments
4 in 10 Independent Restaurants Use Real-Time Payments
August 15, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

The restaurant industry faces financial strain due to inflation and economic downturns, with sales growth projections for 2024 cut to 3.8% from earlier estimates. Get...

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France Keeps Mobile Wallets Ready for Post-Olympic Events
France Keeps Mobile Wallets Ready for Post-Olympic Events
August 14, 2024  |  Digital Payments

Consumers in France are embracing digital wallets for payments. For example, more than one-third (38%) use them for online shopping. Surprisingly, we find millennials in...

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Solana Says Regulated Industries Are Primed for Blockchain Use Cases
Solana Says Regulated Industries Are Primed for Blockchain Use Cases
August 13, 2024  |  Blockchain

Blockchain technology, once synonymous with cryptocurrencies, is expanding into mainstream industries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Study Shows Top-Performing Credit Unions Innovate to Stay Competitive
Study Shows Top-Performing Credit Unions Innovate to Stay Competitive
August 12, 2024  |  Credit Unions

Credit union (CU) executives understand the importance of innovation. However, PYMNTS Intelligence uncovered a disconnect between how some CUs measure innovation success among different performance...

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Social Commerce Shoppers Pick Instagram for Apparel, TikTok for Beauty
Social Commerce Shoppers Pick Instagram for Apparel, TikTok for Beauty
August 09, 2024  |  Social Commerce

As consumers begin to adopt social media channels to make purchases, PYMNTS Intelligence found which apps shoppers are turning to for different kinds of retail...

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How Consumers Shop: Five Insights From This Year’s PYMNTS Intelligence Reports
How Consumers Shop: Five Insights From This Year’s PYMNTS Intelligence Reports
August 09, 2024  |  Retail

So far this year, PYMNTS Intelligence data has illuminated a wide range of shopper behaviors, highlighting how omnichannel engagement is changing over time and how...

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GenAI Tools Show Promise of Reducing Payments Fraud by 85%
GenAI Tools Show Promise of Reducing Payments Fraud by 85%
August 08, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

The landscape of payments fraud is undergoing a shift as traditional detection methods become increasingly inadequate against sophisticated fraud schemes. Get the Full Story Complete...

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New Data: Half of Consumers Would Switch Merchants for Access to Card-Linked Installments
New Data: Half of Consumers Would Switch Merchants for Access to Card-Linked Installments
August 05, 2024  |  Consumer Payments

Consumers are interested in options that help them manage their finances better. Many are turning to pay later plans for this reason. Installment plans linked...

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