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Payment Methods
Why Gen Z Uses BNPL and Installments Differently
April 03, 2026

Consumers are no longer choosing how to pay based on habit or loyalty. They are selecting financial tools with a specific outcome in mind at the moment of purchase. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Home Depot Recruits Ford Tech Leader to Scale Agentic AI
April 02, 2026

The Home Depot has named Ford Motor Company artificial intelligence leader Franziska Bell to head the home improvement retailer’s integration of agentic AI and machine learning. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Digital Banking
Chime Launches Prime Membership Tier to Get Deposits
April 02, 2026

Chime has launched a premium membership tier that rewards members who make Chime their primary checking account. 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...

Regulation
Coinbase Nabs Conditional OCC Nod for National Trust Company
April 02, 2026

Coinbase is a step closer to becoming a national trust company. 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...

Fintech Investments
Blue Owl Redemptions: Coal Mine Canary for FinTech Private Credit?
April 02, 2026

Private credit has expanded into one of the most influential funding channels in the financial realm. 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...

CFPB
Credit Reporting Breakdowns Drive CFPB Complaint Wave
April 02, 2026

The latest Consumer Financial Protection Bureau data leaves little ambiguity about where the credit ecosystem is facing pressure. 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...

Payment Methods
Cash App Brings Installment Plans to P2P Payments
April 02, 2026

Cash App users can now spread the cost of peer-to-peer (P2P) money transfers over time. 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,...

Banking
SoFi Deepens Blockchain Efforts With Business Banking Offering
April 02, 2026

SoFi is expanding its blockchain efforts with the debut of its Big Business Banking tool. 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...

Loyalty & Rewards
Flex Credentials Give Retail Rewards a Second Act
April 02, 2026

A loyalty chief at a national retailer can spend an entire morning staring at the same questions. Do you put more money into points? Another discount? A richer store card offer? Or do you accept that the shopper you want is no longer building a...