US Pay by Bank Trends 2026

How Agentic Commerce and Targeted Use Cases Can Turn Trial Into Habit

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Pay by bank’s infrastructure is expanding faster than consumer adoption. Rewards and buyer protections will be key to broader adoption as AI agents and stablecoins reshape the competitive landscape.
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Pay by bank is becoming more accessible, but convenience alone won’t change consumer habits. Rewards and buyer protections will be key to broader adoption. At the same time, AI agents and stablecoins are creating new opportunities and competitive pressures for payment providers.

Key Question: What is the state of pay by bank usage in the US, and what key trends will impact its growth?

Key Stat: Pay by bank and other bank account-based payments like Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments are limited in the US: Only 12% of consumers have used an electronic withdrawal to make an online purchase in the past year, per our August 2026 US Cash-Back Credit Card Emerging Features survey.

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Grace Broadbent

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Rahul Chadha
Director, Report Editing
Amy Rotondo
Director, US Research
Tiffani Montez
Principal Analyst
Sakina Thanawala
Copy Editor
Myra Thomas
Banking Analyst
Johann Valderrama
Data Visualization Editor
Jherr Daven Velasco
Data Visualization Editor
Julia Woolever
Director, Report Editing
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