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Card Installment Use Jumps 13 Percentage Points as BNPL Holds Steady
Credit Cards // September 18, 2026

Credit card installment plans are turning the biggest promise of buy now, pay later (BNPL) into an advantage for the card industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

90% Link Fraud Infrastructure to Faster Customer Onboarding
Fraud Prevention // September 17, 2026

Fraud prevention is no longer a cost center, and for many firms, has become an investment with a measurable return. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

45% of SMBs Want to Reduce Cash Use
SMBs // September 10, 2026

Small businesses that rely heavily on cash could offer banks a receptive audience for business credit cards, provided those cards solve everyday problems with costs and cash flow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

62% of Businesses Make ERP Integration the Top AP Test
Accounts Payable // September 09, 2026

For accounts payable software buyers, the quality of the connections now carries more weight than the size of the price tag. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Small Businesses That Track Customer Sources Report Stronger Growth

September 21, 2026
For small businesses, knowing where a customer came from appears to be nearly as valuable as winning the customer in the first place. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. […]

Card Installment Use Jumps 13 Percentage Points as BNPL Holds Steady

September 18, 2026
Credit card installment plans are turning the biggest promise of buy now, pay later (BNPL) into an advantage for the card industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

90% Link Fraud Infrastructure to Faster Customer Onboarding

September 17, 2026
Fraud prevention is no longer a cost center, and for many firms, has become an investment with a measurable return. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

45% of SMBs Want to Reduce Cash Use

September 10, 2026
Small businesses that rely heavily on cash could offer banks a receptive audience for business credit cards, provided those cards solve everyday problems with costs and cash flow. Get the...