Debit cards

With the increase in bank transfers and e-wallets, consumers' payment preferences are heading in this direction, particularly during economic crises, says PPRO's James Booth.

Part of the coronavirus’s economic story is the sudden boom in installment payment services — a sure sign of consumers and merchants wanting a haven from revolving debt. But the rush to simpler credit is also a reflection of how the crisis has changed the way people are living and managing their lives.

Consumers are reluctant to take on additional debt in the wake of the coronavirus, cutting into credit unions' revenue streams. That could spur more institutions to roll out rewards programs to promote debit card usage.

A new study from WalletHub finds nealry 40% of parents are planning to spend less in advance of the upcoming academic year.

As part of its effort to teach young adults about economic, social and environmental issues, Flowe is partnering with payments provider SIA Group to expand digital payments and other financial services through its app.

Fintechs like Greenlight and gohenry have drawn millions of teens with features like savings goal tracking and customizable debit cards.

Afterpay has launched a version of its online installment payment method for in-store use in the U.S. by leveraging Apple Pay and Google Pay.

The role of EMVCo — which is often seen as an extension of the card brands that deals only with chip-based EMV plastic cards— has come into sharper focus.

Some consumers have decided to stay home as celebrations have been canceled or scaled back to follow social-distancing guidelines.

When PayActiv ended its coronavirus-related fee holiday this month, it didn't just go back to the way things were before; it adopted a modified business model that could bring it new markets and partnerships.