28 Aug 25 @ 11:50

For decades, retailers have fixated on Baby Boomers and Millennials as the twin pillars of consumer spending. Yet a quiet generational shift is underway. In 2025, Generation X – those... read more

08 Jul 25 @ 09:44

Amid the noise surrounding Millennial fintech adoption and Gen Z’s mobile-first payments, Gen X remains a powerful yet overlooked cohort. Born between 1965 and 1980, Gen X came of age... read more

24 Apr 25 @ 17:01

As cross-border commerce accelerates, digital wallets are emerging as a key driver of innovation — but in the UK, a gulf remains between merchant enthusiasm and consumer hesitancy. A new... read more

10 Feb 25 @ 18:05

The UK banking sector is undergoing a transformation as neobanks and fintechs continue their rapid ascent, reshaping consumer behaviour, loyalty and financial decision-making. According to the latest research from RFI... read more

19 Aug 24 @ 16:41

Seven in 10 Gen Z Canadian adults (69%) have embraced the mobile wallet, and six in 10 (63%) prefer to leave their physical wallet at home for short trips, according... read more

29 Jan 24 @ 17:44

This year’s peak shopping season will be crucial for retailers as the true impact of the cost-of-living crisis is likely to be written in sales figures. Competition for consumers’ wallets... read more

08 Jan 24 @ 20:07

As we write about Elon Musk’s plans for X and the future of Open Banking in Europe, news reaches Payments Cards & Mobile of an alternative to either the social... read more

11 Oct 23 @ 10:01

A new report explores the relationship between consumer shopping habits and brand trust, and found alarming rates of false declines, cart abandonment, and trust issues in online shopping users. Abandoned... read more

29 Aug 23 @ 15:55

Canadians’ reliance on their smartphones continues to increase. Interac data reveals a 53% jump in the use of Interac mobile payments in stores and a 17% surge in its use for... read more

23 Jun 23 @ 09:10

MoneyGram has released the findings of a new consumer survey, which explores key trending factors and future growth drivers in the global payments industry, taking into account economic impact, digital... read more

04 Nov 22 @ 11:30

A new study from FIS finds Millennials in the US are more open to adopting new and digitally-oriented financial experiences, including those enabled through embedded finance experiences than other generational... read more

16 May 22 @ 17:59

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) financing has become hugely popular over the last few years. However, as the industry grows and providers expand their offerings, BNPL fraud is likely to... read more

09 Mar 22 @ 10:41

The global transformation of banking and payments has only accelerated over the past few years, and between web trends and a global pandemic, the industry has seen disruption from all... read more

20 Jan 22 @ 18:04

Here at Payments Cards & Mobile, it can be hard to keep track of all the good news stories flying around about the “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) segment. Record... read more

18 Jan 22 @ 14:32

Mobile continues to dominate as consumers spent a record 3.8 trillion hours on mobile in 2021, according to the State of Mobile 2022 report by App Annie. The company revealed... read more

01 Dec 21 @ 17:20

With inflation surging, consumers’ financial optimism has taken a hit for a second quarter in a row, according to TransUnion’s latest Consumer Pulse study. In stark contrast to the renewed positivity seen... read more

13 Sep 21 @ 10:15

A new report, which examines consumer behaviour post-pandemic, reveals stark differences in attitudes to payments between generations, and also sheds light on the potential economic contribution of trends such as... read more

23 Aug 21 @ 14:53

The COVID-19 pandemic, which took hold of the global consciousness a year ago, has shaped and revealed many things about the world of retail and commerce. With lockdowns came new... read more

09 Aug 21 @ 13:45

The COVID-19 pandemic, which took hold of the global consciousness a year ago, has shaped and revealed many things about the world of retail and e-commerce. With lockdowns came new... read more

22 Jan 21 @ 13:28

App Annie has released The State of Mobile 2021 report. This annual appraisal provides insight into mobile’s expansive impact across industries and the global economy. 2020 accelerated mobile adoption as... read more