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Nearly Two-Thirds of Credit Unions Turn to FinTechs to Upgrade Core Products
Credit Unions // February 06, 2026

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Instant Payments Hit Mainstream as Consumer Adoption Climbs to 74%
Disbursements // February 05, 2026

Instant payments have moved from novelty to norm, reshaping how consumers expect to receive money across payroll, insurance, rewards and platform disbursements. Nearly three in four consumers have now received at least one payout instantly, a clear sign that instant delivery has reached mainstream scale....

Gen Z Wants to Use Smartphones to Pay Their Doctors
Healthcare // February 04, 2026

From virtual doctor visits to scheduling apps and health trackers, consumers are steadily integrating technology into how they manage healthcare. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

For CFOs, Liquidity Now Matters More Than Forecast Precision
CFO // February 03, 2026

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Nearly Two-Thirds of Credit Unions Turn to FinTechs to Upgrade Core Products

February 06, 2026
Not long ago, FinTechs and credit unions often approached each other from opposite sides of the same market. 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 form, you […]

Gen Z Wants to Use Smartphones to Pay Their Doctors

February 04, 2026
From virtual doctor visits to scheduling apps and health trackers, consumers are steadily integrating technology into how they manage healthcare. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

For CFOs, Liquidity Now Matters More Than Forecast Precision

February 03, 2026
The job of the chief financial officer typically shifts in step with the macro environment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Boomers Have More Patience Than Gen Z With Healthcare Payments Frictions

January 29, 2026
Digital healthcare is expanding fast, but the people most eager for it are also the ones most likely to get stuck when it’s time to pay. Get the Full Story...

Quick Reads
Construction Firms Wait 94 Days on Average to Get Paid

December 29, 2023
Digital technologies are being built to help solve one of the key challenges facing the construction industry: delayed payments. 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 form, […]

30% of Consumers Struggle to Access Credit Products

December 28, 2023
About 30% of consumers have low credit scores — 650 or less — that have denied them access to credit products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Financial Services Providers Use Gamification to Help Customers Manage Debt

December 28, 2023
Most consumers are dealing with some level of debt. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Younger Consumers Less Likely to Use Credit Cards

December 28, 2023
The younger the consumer, the less likely they are to use credit cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...