16:40:53 (UTC) 03-13-2026
ConnexPay launches Payment Valet comprehensive managed services solution
16:37:31 (UTC) 03-13-2026
Barte selects Oscilar’s AI-native risk decisioning platform for fraud, compliance
16:35:05 (UTC) 03-13-2026
Cleverbridge recognized by ETA for enabling modern software commerce
16:30:59 (UTC) 03-13-2026
Klarna Board Chair Michael Moritz acquires 3.47 million shares for $50 million
16:29:41 (UTC) 03-13-2026
ADA names Weave exclusive patient engagement platform for members
16:23:52 (UTC) 03-13-2026
FBT Gibbons adds New York Partner Leon Yel
16:16:12 (UTC) 03-13-2026
BHMI enhances Concourse financial software suite with expanded debit processing
16:01:26 (UTC) 03-13-2026
Clear launches USDXP stablecoin on Rayls
Friday, March 13, 2026
Fintech growth, stronger bank satisfaction boost BNPL adoption
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) usage in the United States continues to climb as consumers increasingly use installment options to manage everyday purchases, according to the 2026 U.S. Buy Now Pay Later Satisfaction Study released by J.D. Power.
For anyone under the age of 40 it may seem hard to believe, but checks were once the most popular non-cash method of payment. In 1997 just under 57 percent of consumer payments were made by check, according to research at the time. Credit cards accounted for 16.4 percent; debit cards represented 5.3 percent.
This week's featured contributor:
Allen, co-founded NPS in 2001, aiming to provide concierge-style service to each client. He now shares a wealth of expertise in his podcast.
James Shephard & Patti Murphy
March 16th, 2026
In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James Shepherd explores some of the biggest developments shaping the payments landscape today. He discusses the rapid growth of digital wallets like Apple Pay, increasing merchant acceptance of cryptocurrency, and new payment frameworks emerging for cross-border transactions. He also highlights an important reality in payments: technology may evolve quickly, but consumer adoption often takes much longer.
The episode also features Patti Murphy’s Today in Payments segment, covering key industry updates including mobile wallet usage trends, crypto adoption among merchants, new cross-border payment initiatives from SWIFT, and Elon Musk’s plans for the upcoming X Money financial super app.
Company profile from GS260101
In April 2020, right after a once-in-a-century earthquake roiled Croatia, Field39 was born. The founders wanted to shake up cross-border commerce with a technology suite and knowledge base where people could learn about the technologies that power financial transactions.