What shapes consumer transactions and payment technologies, and where is it going?
Rapid changes in technology, regulation, and consumer behavior continue to reshape the payments industry. Javelin’s payments research team tracks commercial and consumer payment trends, evaluates emerging payment technologies, and anticipates what’s next. Through unbiased research, data-driven insights, and actionable advice, we help financial institutions, payments providers, and technology companies develop strategies that position them for success in a rapidly evolving market.
Payments Research
Reports
Faster and Real-Time Payments Fraud
Approaches and Priorities for Fighting Faster Payments FraudMercator Advisory Group releases new research reviewing current trends in fighting the unique challenges presented by faster and real time payments fraud.
Visa Repositions Itself for Open Banking with Plaid
Visa’s acquisition of Plaid stirs up questions that span the retail financial world — from banking and payments to investing and lending.
Digital Gift Cards: U.S. Market, 2019
New report recommends U.S. retailers use omnichannel approach, including digital delivery, to grow their gift card business. New research from Mercator Advisory Group’s Prepaid Advisory Service sizes the U.S. digital gift card space and for...
Behaviors of Mobile-Enabled Consumers Complicate the Meaning of “Going to the Store”
When card-not-present makes the customer-not-present, what is the function of a store?
Credit Card Profitability: Interest Spreads and Credit Quality Set the Course for 2020
Credit card profitability appears strong for top issuers in 2020New research report by Mercator Advisory Group indicates credit card Return on Assets metric is on the upswing and positive movement will continue in 2020.
Private Label Credit Cards Update: New Opportunities, New Competitors
Program innovations keep private label credit cards competitive in the consumer retail marketplace.New research report by Mercator Advisory Group reviews the U.S. private label credit card market and stakeholders as they adapt to changing retail...
The Emergence of API Platforms: Open Banking and Payments Drive New Business Models
Report contrasts slow adoption of open banking with surge in API platforms operating in the cloud. A new research report from Mercator Advisory Group identifies issues delaying E.U. open banking and contrasts it to the surge in API cloud-based ...
U.S. Fleet Card Market Review and Forecast, 2018–2023
The U.S. fleet card market has shown resilience as participants adapt to current and looming challenges.Mercator Advisory Group reports continued growth in the fleet card market, but adjustments are underway.
Merchant Chargebacks Are on the Rise Due to Friendly Fraud
Friendly Fraud Is Driving Increased Merchant Chargebacks. New Mercator Advisory Group research report discusses the changing dynamics of merchant chargebacks.
Fintech and Debit Cards: Battling for Consumers’ Attention
Skirmish Between Banks and Fintechs over Financial Planning Apps.New Mercator Advisory Group research report explores consumers’ use of financial planning apps from fintech companies and its impact on financial institutions.