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New Study: Credit Cards Lose None Of Their Luster Despite Debit’s Drive
New Study: Credit Cards Lose None Of Their Luster Despite Debit’s Drive
February 02, 2021  |  Credit Cards

For all the harm caused by the COVID crisis, one clear winner to emerge from the mess is debit. Consumers have turned to debit in...

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Debit Surge Has Ripple Effects On Networks And Issuers
Debit Surge Has Ripple Effects On Networks And Issuers
February 01, 2021  |  Payment Methods

We may be catching a glimpse of economic life beyond the pandemic. The Congressional Budget Office said on Monday (Feb. 1) that it sees gross...

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Quevos, Loyalty Programs, Digital Payments Top This Week’s News
Quevos, Loyalty Programs, Digital Payments Top This Week’s News
January 29, 2021  |  The Weekender

In this week’s news, we saw Quevos secure funding, new data on loyalty and rewards programs, and research on how nonprofits are using digital payments....

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Mastercard Q4 Results Show US Debit Growth At 15 Pct
Mastercard Q4 Results Show US Debit Growth At 15 Pct
January 28, 2021  |  Earnings

Mastercard posted fourth-quarter results that show at least some recovery in consumer spending amid the pandemic – but much depends on border reopenings and continued...

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Buy Now, Pay Later Isn’t Just For The Budget-Conscious
Buy Now, Pay Later Isn’t Just For The Budget-Conscious
January 28, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Popular buy now, pay later (BNPL) services are proliferating and duking it out for share of market as installment payments are dubbed the new budgeting...

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Deep Dive: Why Contactless Payment Innovation Is Key For CUs Amid The Pandemic And Beyond
Deep Dive: Why Contactless Payment Innovation Is Key For CUs Amid The Pandemic And Beyond
January 28, 2021  |  Credit Unions

A transformation toward contactless payments is underway at the nation’s credit unions as the public shuns cash and even physical cards to lower infection risks...

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New Data: Twice As Many Online Shoppers Believe Credit Cards Are More Secure Than Debit Cards
New Data: Twice As Many Online Shoppers Believe Credit Cards Are More Secure Than Debit...
January 28, 2021  |  Credit Cards

It is well known that shoppers tend to behave differently online than they do in brick-and-mortar stores — and this extends to how they choose to...

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i2c Announces Processing Partnerships, Product Launches
i2c Announces Processing Partnerships, Product Launches
January 27, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Digital payment and banking technology provider i2c on Wednesday (Jan. 27) announced partnerships and product launches with Archa, Community Bank of the Chesapeake (CBTC) and...

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Deep Dive: How Consumers’ Perspectives On Payment Tools And Financial Wellness Are Shifting During The Pandemic
Deep Dive: How Consumers’ Perspectives On Payment Tools And Financial Wellness Are Shifting During The...
January 27, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

The pandemic has upended many consumers’ financial lives and typical purchasing behaviors, leading them to reconsider their go-to payment tools. Some of this change came as...

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