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Credit Lines Become the New Household Liquidity Buffer
Consumer Finance // July 21, 2026

Consumers are watching their spending more closely, but they are not giving up the financial leeway that credit can provide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Stablecoin Awareness Falls Short for 70% of Credit Union Members
Cryptocurrency // July 21, 2026

Consumers may hear different labels for stablecoins and other cryptocurrency, but many still place both products in the same mental bucket. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Every Dollar Gets a Job as Financial Pressure Builds
Consumer Finance // July 21, 2026

Consumers under the greatest financial pressure are not simply spending less. They are becoming more selective about where every dollar goes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

74% of BNPL Users Choose More Than One Provider
BNPL // July 20, 2026

Buy now, pay later users are no longer choosing one provider and staying loyal. They are building a payment toolkit, selecting different installment options for different purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Stablecoin Awareness Falls Short for 70% of Credit Union Members

July 21, 2026
Consumers may hear different labels for stablecoins and other cryptocurrency, but many still place both products in the same mental bucket. 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 […]

Every Dollar Gets a Job as Financial Pressure Builds

July 21, 2026
Consumers under the greatest financial pressure are not simply spending less. They are becoming more selective about where every dollar goes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

74% of BNPL Users Choose More Than One Provider

July 20, 2026
Buy now, pay later users are no longer choosing one provider and staying loyal. They are building a payment toolkit, selecting different installment options for different purchases. Get the Full...

53% of Financially Strained Consumers Cut Nonessential Spending 

July 14, 2026
Consumers are still spending, but many are doing it with less room for error. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Banks Use Payout Moments to Build New Customer Relationships

May 14, 2026
Payouts don’t have to be a one-time transaction. They can be the beginning of a bank’s relationship with a new customer, according to the PYMNTS Intelligence report “Banking Both Sides: Instant Payouts Turn Receivers Into Customers.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]