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• BNPL Is Boosting Consumer Spending and Fulfilling Vendor Promises

  By Ben Danner| PaymentsJournal Verified Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is a product that got its boom in the pandemic as consumers went online to make their purchases. The product has continued to skyrocket upwards in popularity and has been a widely successful payment method among consumers. According to data from Javelin Strategy & Research, one quarter of consumers had used the payment method in 2023. Among those consumers, BNPL was most popular with Gen Z and millennials in line with digital payments like app-based wallet payments.

  By Ben Danner · PaymentsJournal

  Dec. 03, 2024

• Millennials and Gen Z Will Love the Amex Gold Card as Much as Their Parents

  By Ben Danner| PaymentsJournal Verified The American Express Gold Card has new rewards benefits in travel and dining—both popular categories favored by Millennials and Gen Z. These changes follow a June study from the company, which found that 76% of Millennial and Gen Z respondents dined out at least two to three times per month, and 70% were interested in a credit card that offered hotel benefits.

  By Ben Danner · PaymentsJournal

  Jul. 25, 2024

• BNPL Is Boosting Consumer Spending and Fulfilling Vendor Promises

  By Ben Danner| PaymentsJournal Verified Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is a product that got its boom in the pandemic as consumers went online to make their purchases. The product has continued to skyrocket upwards in popularity and has been a widely successful payment method among consumers. According to data from Javelin Strategy & Research, one quarter of consumers had used the payment method in 2023. Among those consumers, BNPL was most popular with Gen Z and millennials in line with digital payments like app-based wallet payments.

  By Ben Danner · PaymentsJournal

  Dec. 03, 2024

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Mercator Advisory Group

Mercator Advisory Group, now part of Javelin Strategy & Research under Escalent, specializes in research and advisory services for the payments and banking industries. Following its acquisition in March 2022, Mercator's expertise has been integrated into Javelin, enhancing its offerings in financial services. The firm provides data-driven insights for various stakeholders, including payments issuers, acquirers, processors, and merchants. Its services include specialized analysis in payments, consulting for financial institutions and fintechs, and industry publications through PaymentsJournal.com. Mercator/Javelin serves a diverse clientele, including banks, credit unions, technology providers, and government agencies, focusing on digital transformation and market strategies. The combined entity operates with a workforce of 250–500 employees and generates annual revenues between $25 million and $100 million.