Research

This report examines the trending wallet features transforming the way consumers pay at the point of sale and provides a forecast of proximity purchasing through 2020.

  Small business debit usage is strong (but could be stronger). Data from Mercator Advisory Group’s 2016 small business survey provides metrics on this critical method of payment.

First report from Mercator Advisory Group’s new U.S. Small Business Survey series

Interesting choices and consequences abound.

Alternative models of credit scoring: new options, new risksMercator Advisory Group’s new research report examines innovations in credit scoring and alternative lending.

This report examines the Gen Y credit card opportunity, focusing on how issuers can identify those in search of credit and how to incentivize them with rewards in order to adopt and use credit cards.

The CFPB’s final prepaid rule has increased operational complexities for prepaid cards. At the same time, its refusal to define prepaid products by account structure means that checkless checking providers will need to be careful with their mark...

U.S. merchants are striking back against card-not-present fraud in online transaction. New Mercator Advisory Group research finds U.S. online merchants partnering with tech developers to fight rising card-not-present fraud.

Use of healthcare accounts in the U.S. is booming as healthcare costs rise New Mercator Advisory Group research explores the growth of healthcare accounts as U.S. consumers seek to bridge the gap between expenses and what health insurance covers...