Market instability as well as concerns over an economic slowdown as a result of President Trump’s tariffs are making the BNPL player pause its plans

The payments giant is expanding its financial media network to monetize its data and push profitability efforts forward

The large card program is in flux, with both its issuer and network partnerships up for grabs

The P2P player was able to make this pivot thanks to the success of its integration in banks’ apps, which currently lead to 98% of its transactions

The platform can help the card program better compete with traditional cards from large issuers

The airline is betting on cardholders believing its new rewards offset the cards’ higher annual fees

Issuers can capitalize on the 46% of users who proactively seek out deals with their cards

Tying up with DoorDash gives the BNPL provider a massive volume opportunity

Investing in card-linked installment offerings can help credit unions and community banks compete with larger issuers

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