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Slow Claims Payouts Push Insurance Policyholders to Switch Carriers

November 17, 2025
Payout speed has transformed the insurance experience, and instant payments are now at the core of retention and market leadership.
AI Agents Are Moving to the Front of the Checkout Line
Artificial Intelligence // October 29, 2025

As shoppers increasingly rely on AI assistants to search, compare and buy, the traditional customer journey is disappearing. Instead of typing into search bars, consumers are talking to trusted, permissioned bots—and those bots are making the buying decisions. This edition of the “Prompt Economy™: When...

Restaurants Serve Up Instant Payments to Keep Staff and Cash Flow Steady
Money Mobility // September 30, 2025

Labor shortages, high turnover and shifting consumer habits are reshaping the restaurant industry, and payments are at the center of the transformation. What was once a perk—same-day pay, instant tips and real-time supplier payments—is quickly becoming a survival tool. For operators managing lean budgets and...

From Perk to Necessity: On-Demand Pay Brings Predictability to Paychecks
Real-Time Payments // September 10, 2025

In an era of high living costs and economic uncertainty, payroll timing is more than a convenience—it’s a competitive edge. Earned wage access (EWA), which allows employees to collect pay as they earn it, is transforming payroll into a strategic retention tool. The latest data...

Why Prompts Are the New Buy Buttons
Artificial Intelligence // August 21, 2025

What happens when a simple request becomes a done deal? When prompts replace buy buttons and commerce moves at the speed of a conversation? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Restaurants Serve Up Instant Payments to Keep Staff and Cash Flow Steady

September 30, 2025
Labor shortages, high turnover and shifting consumer habits are reshaping the restaurant industry, and payments are at the center of the transformation. What was once a perk—same-day pay, instant tips and real-time supplier payments—is quickly becoming a survival tool. For operators managing lean budgets and unpredictable staffing, instant payments are no longer optional. Get the […]

North America Levels Up Real-Time Payments With Bigger Limits

August 06, 2025
Real-time payments are becoming a fixture in financial ecosystems across North America, driven by updates in network capabilities, expanded transaction limits and innovative use cases. The latest edition of the...

Instant Payouts and PropTech Rewrite the Property Management Rulebook

July 21, 2025
Property managers are embracing real-time payment rails — and not just for speed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Real-Time Payment Innovations Signal Maturity Across Banking and Retail

June 04, 2025
The global real-time payments landscape is advancing. Banks, platforms and retailers are launching new capabilities that make instant settlement a reality for businesses and consumers. Get the Full Story Complete...