Payments Intelligence news and trends

Americans Make New Technology a Daily Habit at Record Speed
artificial intelligence // May 01, 2026

Cue the “2001: A Space Odyssey” theme: Human lives have always been shaped by new technology. You can track it (pardon the pun) from railroads to the internet to smartphones. Now, artificial intelligence is the latest tool transforming the way we live. Get the Full...

How to Prepare for Agentic Commerce Without Breaking Digital Identity
artificial intelligence // April 29, 2026

A fundamental assumption about the internet has broken. 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...

Credit Unions Find Their Gen Z Edge in Faster Payments
Faster Payments // April 28, 2026

Instant payments have shifted from a technological luxury to an existential necessity for traditional financial institutions (FIs). Driven in large part by the demands of Generation Z, the first cohort of true digital natives, the expectation for immediate fund flows is reshaping the competitive landscape....

43% of Retailers Are Piloting AI Shopping Agents 
artificial intelligence // April 28, 2026

Agentic artificial intelligence’s first real test in commerce may come not as a flashy shopping tool, but as a trust exercise that could decide who leads the next phase of digital payments growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Instant Payments Security Counters Rising Fraud Concerns

May 01, 2026
Fraud and financial crime are persistent pressures for businesses and financial institutions, forcing organizations to reconsider how they move money and how they defend funds that are in motion. 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 […]

How to Prepare for Agentic Commerce Without Breaking Digital Identity

April 29, 2026
A fundamental assumption about the internet has broken. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Credit Unions Find Their Gen Z Edge in Faster Payments

April 28, 2026
Instant payments have shifted from a technological luxury to an existential necessity for traditional financial institutions (FIs). Driven in large part by the demands of Generation Z, the first cohort...

43% of Retailers Are Piloting AI Shopping Agents 

April 28, 2026
Agentic artificial intelligence’s first real test in commerce may come not as a flashy shopping tool, but as a trust exercise that could decide who leads the next phase of...