The Data Point

1 in 10 Consumers Use BNPL for Emergency Expenses
1 in 10 Consumers Use BNPL for Emergency Expenses
December 29, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Financial struggles are a constant challenge for those with limited access to credit, especially when unexpected emergencies arise. PYMNTS Intelligence research backs this up, showing...

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Nearly 40% of Credit Unions Offer Instant Access to Payday Loans
Nearly 40% of Credit Unions Offer Instant Access to Payday Loans
December 29, 2023  |  Credit Unions

Credit unions (CUs) have long been a reliable source for credit products such as credit cards, mortgages, auto loans and personal loans. However, with the...

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Nearly Two-Thirds of Renters Highly Satisfied With Receiving Refunds Instantly
Nearly Two-Thirds of Renters Highly Satisfied With Receiving Refunds Instantly
December 28, 2023  |  Digital Payments

Just as digital options have gained popularity for paying rent directly from a bank account, the digitization of refunds has also gained momentum. In fact,...

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Nearly 1 in 3 Hospitality SMBs Rely on National Banks for Credit
Nearly 1 in 3 Hospitality SMBs Rely on National Banks for Credit
December 27, 2023  |  SMBs

Main Street small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), which faced challenges during the pandemic and managed to stay afloat, are aiming to stabilize their finances in...

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Nearly 80% of Couples Share Bank Accounts to Streamline Household Finances
Nearly 80% of Couples Share Bank Accounts to Streamline Household Finances
December 21, 2023  |  Personal Finance

Balancing household budgets amid rising living costs is a widespread challenge. To streamline finances, individuals residing with partners or spouses are most likely to pool...

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15% of Consumers With Dating Apps Opt for a Paid Subscription Service
15% of Consumers With Dating Apps Opt for a Paid Subscription Service
December 21, 2023  |  Mobile Applications

Dating apps have revolutionized the way people meet and connect. In the U.S., more than 70 million consumers log in to these apps each month,...

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Nearly 70% of Consumers Want to Track Bill Payments Using an Everyday App
Nearly 70% of Consumers Want to Track Bill Payments Using an Everyday App
December 20, 2023  |  Connected Economy

In today’s fast-paced world, consumers are increasingly relying on various apps to meet their daily shopping and financial needs. However, the abundance of apps can...

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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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Real-Time Payments Set to Replace Checks, ACH in the Manufacturing Industry
Real-Time Payments Set to Replace Checks, ACH in the Manufacturing Industry
December 14, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

The manufacturing industry is on the verge of a major transformation in payment practices, PYMNTS Intelligence revealed. The report “Corporate Changes in Payment Practices: Manufacturing...

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