Nearly half of US digital shoppers (47.1%) have not used AI to shop and aren't interested, according to an April 2026 survey from Bizrate Insights and EMARKETER.

A successful takeover could reorder the balance of power for digital wallets and agentic commerce.

AI, sports partnerships, BNPL, Gen Alpha, and digital asset infrastructure will be top of mind for payment providers in H2 2026.

Financial media networks are growing fast, but they face a fundamental weakness: Consumers bank everywhere and shop elsewhere. Closing that gap will determine whether they become major media players or niche data providers.

The launch of Visa Destinations beefs up travel rewards that nets younger consumers’ loyalty

Financial media networks’ transaction data across tens of millions of merchants and retailers gives advertisers a fresh angle when planning and measuring campaigns. This is a crucial value proposition made by PayPal Ads to advertisers looking to convert customers and compare allocations between various retail media networks.

Limited merchant acceptance will stymie the wallet’s attempts to expand.

In May 2026, we analyzed 5,600 ChatGPT responses across nine financial services categories to compile the AI Visibility Index.

It could help the firm move on from past issues.

Reducing friction and increasing buy button visibility could help the wallet compete with rivals.

To bolster its European presence, Klarna’s tie-up with a major POS provider in the EU secures its buy button’s wide visibility.

In April 2026, we analyzed 5,600 ChatGPT responses across nine financial services categories to compile the AI Visibility Index.

Mobile payments have moved from convenience to default at checkout. Deepening usage and rising spend are raising expectations for seamless experiences. And slowing P2P growth shifts the focus from adding users to driving more value from them.

Sales rose 7%, but a weak Q2 profit view and thin margins temper the comeback story.

Flexing data that RMNs lack, PayPal lays a blueprint for FMNs’ unique utility to marketers

Data-rich insights from FMNs give advertisers purchase attribution over intent—and new ad venues give media networks a chance to showcase their utility.

In Q1 2026, we analyzed 5,600 ChatGPT responses across nine financial services categories to compile the AI Visibility Index.

Finance and health apps top day-30 retention, suggesting habit-driven experiences drive growth, per our Industry KPI data.

Publicis' AI-led growth and new business wins show resilience in a challenging macro environment.