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Hurricane Helene aftermath prompts card, cash troubles

Payments Dive

consumers and merchants have been left grappling with card network outages and cash shortages. After the storm ripped through the southeastern U.S.,

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Credit cards users struggle with inflation

Payments Dive

JD Power’s annual credit card survey found that more than half of U.S. credit card users don’t pay their balances in full every month, and less than half are considered financially healthy.

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Who really pays for your credit card reward points?

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"While rewards may feel like a bonus for those who use credit cards regularly, they ultimately come at a cost," writes one payments executive.

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Debit cards face rising digital wallet competition

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Roughly 72% of consumers say they swipe, dip or tap a debit card at the point of sale, a larger portion than credit cards, checks and digital wallets, according to a consumer survey by research firm J.D.

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Is Your Current Card Platform Holding You Back?

A modern credit card program can give you the tools to deliver the digital-first experiences your customer’s demand. Ghosting can cause heartbreak; in business, it drains resources, and emotionally, it shatters your confidence.

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Are digital wallets safer than debit cards?

Payments Dive

Research shows young people see digital wallets as a more secure option than debit and credit cards. Cybersecurity professionals mostly agree, despite caveats.

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US credit card balances climb to $1.14 trillion

Payments Dive

Consumer credit card debt delinquencies are also on the rise, particularly among younger consumers, according to a New York Federal Reserve report.

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The Importance of PCI Compliance and Data Ownership When Issuing Payment Cards

This eBook provides a practical explanation of the different PCI compliance approaches that payment card issuers can adopt, as well as the importance of both protecting user PII and gaining ownership and portability of their sensitive data.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation. faster than their competitors.