Consumers Embrace Alternative Payments While Keeping Cards Front and Center
- Date:June 30, 2026
- Author(s):
- Ben Danner
- Report Details: 6 pages, 4 graphics
- Research Topic(s):
- North American PaymentsInsights
- PAID CONTENT
Overview
Traditional payment cards remain the foundation of consumer spending, while digital payment solutions are reshaping how younger generations choose to pay across in-store and online channels. This report reveals the latest payment method adoption trends, channel preferences, and demographic differences, providing insights into where traditional payments remain strongest and where digital options are gaining momentum.
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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