Cheryl Winokur Munk

Fintechs and the technology behind cryptocurrency are becoming popular, putting trillions in transaction value at risk for banks, according to Accenture.

Recent reports from JD Power suggest that more customers choose payment alternatives to avoid surcharge fees.

Critics say more regs for BNPL are overkill, but proponents hope the state rule will be a framework for other states.

The ACH Network reached new highs in 2025 as both traditional and same-day ACH usage grew at healthy clips. The trend could negatively impact deposits and cards.

While the e-commerce giant has deemphasized the technology, banks and payment firms are testing the biometric option.

Significant regulatory, legislative and business developments could shape the industry this year, putting pressure on banks to respond.

Consumer appetite for mobile wallets is growing, challenging banks to innovate to stay ahead.

As shoppers embrace new forms of AI, crypto and alternative financing, payment experts say financial institutions will need to reassess traditional payment products.

The technology company recently announced iris authentication in smart glasses, bringing new attention to a nascent high-tech payment option that has also attracted Mastercard and Bank of America.

The migration to the standard and its more robust data is underway, but experts say the desired reduction in payment errors will come slowly.

As the emerging form of artificial intelligence impacts payments, pace of payment disputes and the workload will change.

There are regulatory and technology efforts to reform international payments, but it's a multifaceted, long process. Swift, The Federal Reserve, and fintechs like Wise and Revolut are pushing potential solutions. Here's what banks need to know.

Firms like Brex and Ramp are adding new tech faster than legacy banks, according to payment experts.

The cards, which are expensive, have not grown quickly. But payment companies are angling for a pickup.

Biometrics for in-store payments are taking off; the next logical step is e-commerce. Here's how that may work.

Paying for items with your palm or face isn't commonplace yet, but it's coming. What banks need to know.

A2A, or pay by bank payments, are an alternative to card networks, a lower-cost option that is catching on with consumers and merchants.

Car manufacturers and apps have made it easier for customers to pay for fuel, parking and other services seamlessly from their cars or smart devices.

As AI and digital assets become mainstream, banks are spotting new opportunities to integrate payments with other activities.

From AI to crypto to the fraud fight, the industry is rapidly evolving; these young companies are looking to take advantage.