Payment Options

A growing number of brands are sold via buy now, pay later (BNPL) models. And, thanks to inflation and continually increasing living costs, consumers are motivated to use BNPL options for online and in-person purchases alike. It’s estimated that 60 percent of shoppers have tried BNPL services at least once. By 2027, there are expected to be 900 million…

How consumers spend their money through the holidays can often be a bellwether for trends in the months and years to come. With that in mind, the SpendTrend team at Fiserv took a deep dive into consumer spending patterns from Q4 of 2022. It found that increases in credit usage, contactless payments, and omnichannel interactions…

As e-commerce continues to grow and evolve, it becomes clear that checkout is no longer just the end of the online shopping experience but rather a key factor that can make or break a business due to its direct connection to the overall customer experience. A recent Paysafe survey with sports bettors found that quick…

Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment platforms aren’t just for splitting restaurant tabs or paying for piano lessons anymore. Platforms like Venmo, Cash App, and Zelle took off as a convenient way to negotiate informal electronic transactions, with many consumers liking them enough to use them as their primary payment method. Consumers love these platforms because they’re cheap,…

You may have heard of 3D Secure (3DS) when it comes to digital payments. 3DS is an additional layer of card holder security and authentication for online card transactions. To validate cardholder identification and lessen fraud, 3DS links the three parties engaged in a transaction (the card issuer, the acquirer, and the payment system). For example,…

The past few years have thrust digital shopping into the spotlight and it’s a trend that’s here to stay. The 2022 holiday season was no different, as shoppers continued to purchase online goods and gift cards for their loved ones, providing valuable insights on the emerging ways consumers are approaching gifting across channels. Retailers looking…

Today’s payment landscape is complex, from regulations to legacy infrastructures and more. Yet adding new payment methods means more than just turning one on at checkout. Factor in a U.S. economic downturn, and it’s no wonder merchants are hard pressed to deliver the payment options at checkout consumers demand. The upside? Despite the global economic…

The e-commerce sector is bracing itself for a challenging year as global economic slowdown, inflation, and interest rate hikes are dampening consumer spending. At the same time, online marketplaces are increasingly competitive and it becomes more difficult to win sales. For example, in 2020, Amazon.com saw an average of 3,700 new sellers join daily. However,…

The topic of consumer protection in buy now, pay later (BNPL) has been heating up as regulators around the globe are turning their attention to the industry. The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) recently announced plan to regulate legacy BNPL lenders like they do credit card companies is good news for consumers. But hidden…

The holidays are a time when many small businesses generate their highest revenues of the year, but it can also be a time when cash flow challenges become particularly acute. Stocking up on inventory, hiring seasonal employees, and surges in demand can all present potential cash flow pressures. This year, many businesses also face additional…