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36% of Global SMB Buyers Plan to Use FinTech Payment Providers
SMBs // July 22, 2026

Small businesses are not abandoning banks for cross-border payments, but they are giving FinTechs a much larger share of the work. 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...

Slow Credit Access Holds Growing Businesses Back
Working Capital // July 22, 2026

Growth can create a strange problem. A company gets bigger, but the payment and credit tools around it don’t always keep up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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...

Interviews & Exclusives
40.9% of Digital Bank Users Choose Wallets at Retail

July 23, 2026
Digital bank customers are turning the mobile wallet from a convenience into their default way to pay. 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 […]

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...

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...

Quick Reads
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 […]

Product Search Dominates as 31% Use AI for Links

May 04, 2026
Consumers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to find the right pair of shoes or understand a new prescription. Recent data reveals that finding product links and researching health information...

Tariffs and Missing Data Push Product Leaders Into Crisis Mode

December 22, 2025
U.S. middle-market companies are making high-stakes decisions with less visibility and less time, as tariffs collide with delayed economic data and cooling demand, forcing product leaders into defensive mode. Get...

Retailers Elevate Embedded Finance as Risk and Complexity Rise

December 22, 2025
Retailers are moving quickly to tighten control over how consumers pay, as new PYMNTS Intelligence data shows embedded finance shifting from a background capability to a frontline business priority. Get...