Maverick Payments news and trends

The Real AI Edge in Payments Comes From Better Judgment
Opinion // April 20, 2026

AI speed without oversight can create risk or missed opportunities, Maverick Payments VP of Product Justin Downey writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “AI Runs Payments. Governance Decides What Happens Next.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Banks Rethink Blanket Merchant Bans as Regulatory Guidance Evolves
Acquiring // February 03, 2026

Watch: Why technology enables smarter merchant acquisition 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. By completing this form, you agree...

ISOs Trade Terminals for Trusted Adviser Status
B2B Payments // January 05, 2026

Independent sales organizations (ISOs) helped build the modern payments business by doing the unglamorous work: knocking on doors, swapping out terminals and winning accounts on pricing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Economic Pressure Pushes Small Businesses to Demand Faster Paydays
SMBs // December 30, 2025

Small- to medium-sized businesses are preparing for another year shaped by economic pressure, uneven consumer demand and tighter margins, forcing a more disciplined approach to how they operate and grow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Interviews & Exclusives
Maverick Says Data Without Intent Is Just Expensive Storage

April 27, 2026
Watch more: What’s Next In Payments With Maverick Payments’ Justin Downey 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. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

The Real AI Edge in Payments Comes From Better Judgment

April 20, 2026
AI speed without oversight can create risk or missed opportunities, Maverick Payments VP of Product Justin Downey writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “AI Runs Payments. Governance Decides What Happens...

ISOs Trade Terminals for Trusted Adviser Status

January 05, 2026
Independent sales organizations (ISOs) helped build the modern payments business by doing the unglamorous work: knocking on doors, swapping out terminals and winning accounts on pricing. Get the Full Story...

Economic Pressure Pushes Small Businesses to Demand Faster Paydays

December 30, 2025
Small- to medium-sized businesses are preparing for another year shaped by economic pressure, uneven consumer demand and tighter margins, forcing a more disciplined approach to how they operate and grow....

Quick Reads
Knot Teams With PayPal to Help Streamline Checkouts

April 07, 2025
Merchant connectivity platform Knot has launched a checkout-focused partnership with PayPal. 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. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]