PYMNTS Study

Nearly Two-Thirds of Struggling Consumers Revolve Credit Card Balances
Nearly Two-Thirds of Struggling Consumers Revolve Credit Card Balances
December 19, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The holiday season has offered little reprieve from the rising prices of goods and services still weighing on consumers’ wallets. Many consumers use credit cards...

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One-Third of Small Business Will Pay to Receive Ad Hoc Payments Instantly
One-Third of Small Business Will Pay to Receive Ad Hoc Payments Instantly
December 19, 2023  |  Money Mobility

Non-recurring or ad hoc payments play a significant role in the monthly revenues of small to midsized businesses (SMBs). In fact, these payments make up...

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15% of Cardholders Cite Rewards for Increased Credit Card Spending
15% of Cardholders Cite Rewards for Increased Credit Card Spending
December 19, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Bank-issued credit cards, owned by nearly 200 million individuals in the United States, have become an essential financial tool amid inflation and rising costs, providing...

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Low-Income Tourists Steer Clear of Digital Tools When Picking Restaurants
Low-Income Tourists Steer Clear of Digital Tools When Picking Restaurants
December 18, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

While many consumers use websites and apps to find restaurants when they are traveling, PYMNTS Intelligence found that lower-income consumers tend to hold off. Get...

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A False Declined Payment Costs Merchants More Than a Sale
A False Declined Payment Costs Merchants More Than a Sale
December 18, 2023  |  eCommerce

A false decline is a legitimate card transaction that is ultimately denied, either by a bank or a merchant because it is mistakenly considered a...

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Consumers Need Incentives to Pick Pay-by-Bank Options
Consumers Need Incentives to Pick Pay-by-Bank Options
December 18, 2023  |  Retail

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Young SMBs Can’t Find Enough Business Financing
Young SMBs Can’t Find Enough Business Financing
December 15, 2023  |  SMBs

Working capital is the lifeblood of businesses of all sizes, and to those companies just starting, access to financing can mean the difference between stagnation...

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Travelers Are Willing to Splurge on Full-Price Restaurant Meals
Travelers Are Willing to Splurge on Full-Price Restaurant Meals
December 15, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

While many consumers are looking for ways to pinch pennies amid ongoing financial challenges, PYMNTS Intelligence found that diners are more likely to pay full...

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60% of U.S. Consumers Use Mobile Wallets to Pay Bills
60% of U.S. Consumers Use Mobile Wallets to Pay Bills
December 15, 2023  |  Mobile Wallets

Although satisfaction is high among mobile wallet users when making bill payments, many face difficulties during the process. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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