Big Tech Campaigns for ‘Open Digital Ecosystems’ in Europe
Big Tech Campaigns for ‘Open Digital Ecosystems’ in Europe
December 13, 2023  |  Big Tech

Google, Meta and other tech firms are lobbying for open digital ecosystems in Europe. The two companies are part of the seven-member Coalition for Open...

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Upgrade Offers Secured Card With Rewards and Fraud Protection
Upgrade Offers Secured Card With Rewards and Fraud Protection
December 13, 2023  |  Payment Methods

FinTech company Upgrade has launched a secured version of its Upgrade OneCard. The new Secured OneCard is designed for consumers who have little or no...

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Gen Z and Millennial Consumers Want Mobile Channels to Help Build ‘Trust’ in Their Insurers
Gen Z and Millennial Consumers Want Mobile Channels to Help Build ‘Trust’ in Their Insurers
December 13, 2023  |  Insurance

“Insurance is a personal and custom purchase,” Melissa Hurd, vice president and general manager of the National Client Group, Everyday Spend at American Express, told PYMNTS. “It’s...

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Consumer Bill Payment Services and PayFacs Take the Sting Out of Card Acceptance Costs
Consumer Bill Payment Services and PayFacs Take the Sting Out of Card Acceptance Costs
December 13, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Marc Hopkins, vice president at E-Complish, told PYMNTS that although they’re almost universally used, and consumers expect merchants to accept them, credit and debit card...

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Use of Working Capital Solutions Set to Rise 26% Among North American Growth Corporates
Use of Working Capital Solutions Set to Rise 26% Among North American Growth Corporates
December 13, 2023  |  VISA

North America ranks second, behind Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), among the five regions analyzed in the “Growth Corporates Working Capital Index.” In the...

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Urban-Rural Divide in Digital Healthcare Participation Continues to Grow
Urban-Rural Divide in Digital Healthcare Participation Continues to Grow
December 13, 2023  |  Healthcare

When it comes to digital healthcare, consumers living in urban areas continue to increase their engagement, but those in rural areas are beginning to pull...

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EBay Rolls Out Branded Buses to Promote Consignment Service
EBay Rolls Out Branded Buses to Promote Consignment Service
December 12, 2023  |  eCommerce

Online marketplace eBay is rolling out a limited-time mobile consignment concierge that will promote the selling experience offered by the recently launched eBay consignment service. A...

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X Sees Quarterly Ad Revenue Drop Amid Content Moderation Concerns
X Sees Quarterly Ad Revenue Drop Amid Content Moderation Concerns
December 12, 2023  |  Social Commerce

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is reportedly facing a slump in advertising revenue this year. The social media platform has been...

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Inflation Slows but Food Still Eats Up Purchasing Power 
Inflation Slows but Food Still Eats Up Purchasing Power 
December 12, 2023  |  Economy

The grocery bill may increasingly be hard to swallow. The restaurant tab may make diners hesitant to reach for the check, and perhaps seek to...

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