It’s a major win for the P2P player as the Trump administration dismantles the agency

They have higher customer satisfaction rates, adding to the competitive pressures

Consumers are slowly making changes to how they pay at checkout. We look at the top seven payment methods and delve into what’s pushing forward and detracting from their growth.

The bank will start blocking more transactions that originate from social media

Through a tie-up with FIS, issuers can integrate Affirm's BNPL solution into their debit card programs

Partnerships, non-card payments, and value-added services will help offset potential losses from the Capital One-Discover merger

Partnership negotiations will have to deal with the program’s list of hurdles

Healthy consumer spending and higher interest income drove gains. But consumers’ financial health isn’t on a glide path yet

The launch will bring a needed boost to the industry, which has struggled to win over consumers and merchants

Reeling from 2024’s challenges, financial institutions must embrace bold strategies in 2025 to future-proof their businesses in a landscape plagued by economic, competitive, and regulatory pressures.

While the lawsuit may not go anywhere under Trump’s CFPB, the P2P platform’s continual fraud concerns may damage its reputation

Consumer payment method choice will expand in 2025 as real-time “pay by bank,” iPhone NFC access, and digital credentials take center stage. And financial media networks will turn more payment providers into marketers.

Our eighth annual study reveals which of the 10 largest US banks lead in mobile app innovation, based on an exclusive survey of which features mobile banking users value most.

Growing its network of airport lounges can help Capital One compete with American Express and Chase for frequent flyers

The rollout keeps U.S. Bank competitive with other issuers, like Chase, and can help encourage greater travel spend on its cards

From the rise of sophisticated AI-driven tools to new policies reshaping data privacy and competition, 2025 promises to be a year of relentless change. Companies that adapt will thrive, while others risk being left behind in a swiftly moving market.

The agency has launched similar inquiries with other major banks. These could create reputational problems for the P2P platform

The reputational damage could make issuers wary of taking on the card as they look for a new partner

Their data is consistent with what other major US credit card issuers reported, suggesting the credit card recovery is still a ways off

While conditions are improving, the warning signs haven’t gone away completely