Consumer Card Preferences in a Changing Environment
- Date:June 17, 2026
- Author(s):
- Brian Riley
- Report Details: 6 pages, 2 graphics
- Research Topic(s):
- Buyer PaymentsInsights
- PAID CONTENT
Overview
This report examines generational differences in payment card usage and payment attitudes. While traditional credit and debit cards remain widely used, younger consumers are driving adoption of digital payment options and place greater importance on flexibility, convenience, and safety. The findings highlight how payment preferences continue to evolve across generations and identify key opportunities to align products and experiences with changing consumer expectations.
About this series:The Primary Data Snapshot series showcases changing financial behaviors, attitudes, and decisions that emphasize the urgent need to fundamentally rethink the entire payments experience. |
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