As students return to college and university campuses for their fall semesters, PYMNTS research reveals that today’s young consumers demand more options than just traditional dining halls and convenience stores. For instance, today’s students are significantly more likely than older consumers to expand the option...
DoorDash, looking to secure the loyalty of Gen Z amid inflation, is adding more perks. The aggregator announced Wednesday (Feb. 1) a partnership with education technology company Chegg, enabling college students who are subscribed to the latter’s Study Pack program, which includes a range of educational...
Checks may be cumbersome and flawed, but they persist as one of the top methods by which businesses, legal firms and universities pass refunds to consumers, clients and students. U.S. academic institutions are legally required to offer check refunds to students, despite the option’s well-documented...
Real-time or instant payments have proved their worth to the businesses — and individuals — that need quick transactions to stay afloat. The benefits of such payment solutions include crucial fraud protection features and data insights regarding their clients and consumers, which can lead to...
September 01, 2023
As students return to college and university campuses for their fall semesters, PYMNTS research reveals that today’s young consumers demand more options than just traditional dining halls and convenience stores. For instance, today’s students are significantly more likely than older consumers to expand the option to get meals brought to them on demand, according to […]
February 12, 2020
Real-time or instant payments have proved their worth to the businesses — and individuals — that need quick transactions to stay afloat. The benefits of such payment solutions include crucial...
April 03, 2019
Cybersecurity is more important than ever for credit unions (CUs), but keeping up with compliance and the latest best practices can be a challenge. Smaller CUs don’t always have the...
November 26, 2018
With much of the year behind them, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are taking the time to reflect on their mobile ordering wins and stumbles. Panera Bread, for one, boasted about 33...
December 19, 2023
American college students’ first bank accounts might end up being their worst bank accounts. A recent report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finds that many college-sponsored credit cards and deposit accounts have higher fees and worse terms and conditions than comparable products. “Many students get their first credit card or deposit account when they enroll in college, […]
April 28, 2019
Theresa May, the prime minister of the U.K., is expected to face backlash over a proposal in which EU nations would pay the same rate as other international students to...
February 13, 2019
Providence Equity Partners is reportedly looking at takeover offers for UMB Blackboard Transact, a campus-focused payments company that could sell for around $720 million. According to Bloomberg, Blackboard Transact is...
July 11, 2018
As parents plan for back-to-school shopping, Walmart said this week that it has launched tools that could help the chain gain revenue during this busy commerce season. In a statement,...
