Research

Prepaid load growth slows as segments mature New research from Mercator Advisory Group shows which segments of the prepaid market will grow and which will shrink through 2019.

Despite the current rosy picture, there may be trouble ahead.

Gift card buyers’ purchasing of cards for their own use represents opportunities to retailers Research from Mercator Advisory Group examines the trend toward U.S. consumers purchasing gift cards for self-use.

Buyers and suppliers seeing the value-add in electronic accounts payable New research from Mercator Advisory Group examines the U.S. commercial cards market and highlights key trends affecting it

This report will also highlight individual product growth and share shifts at POS for cards (credit, debit, prepaid, and gift), cash, check, and mobile proximity payments. 

  Can Plenti score points with U.S. shoppers? Mercator Advisory Group releases a new research note assessing the first year of merchant coalition loyalty program Plenti by Amex.

Fintech enabling greater use of virtual cards in corporate payables

The time is right for banks and credit unions to attract affluent and wealthy clients. New research from Mercator Advisory Group explores ways to expand channels capabilities to reach and serve wealth management clients cost effectively.

Javelin has identified three key areas of investment in small business digital banking that will help bankers reverse these trends, and create services that build engagement and demonstrate the bank’s role as a trusted financial partner.

Survey finds rising use of prepaid cards, especially retailer-specific Mercator Advisory Group survey finds more young adults and women buying retailer-specific gift cards