More than one in five (21%) of consumer payments were made online in 2024, representing 36% of the total value spent, up from 28% just two years previously, according to the European Central Bank. And around nine out of ten people made at least one digital payment last year — including on the web, in […]
When you’ve already spent a small fortune on flights and hotels, planning your budget for day-to-day spending on your trip abroad can be a bit of a buzzkill. Indeed, not having to worry about spending money is why half of Brits believe all-inclusive holidays are such good value. But whether it’s dining out, transport or […]
You’ve just completed a session of online shopping, something that one in three people around the world do. Your digital cart is full of goodies and you’re ready to checkout — so how would you like to pay? Online shopping has taken off in the last twenty years, with an American survey revealing that over […]
Brand love is a nuanced science. The internet age has cultivated a continuous three-way conversation between consumers, brands and the media, creating a volatile chemistry that can make or break a company’s name overnight. But while there are limits to the marketing awfulness that shoppers will accept, there is often truth to the adage that […]
If you’re one of the 43% of people in America who don’t carry cash with them, you’re likely to reach for your card or phone to make the payment. In fact, more and more people in the U.S. and around the world aren’t paying with cash at all when they go shopping. Some countries, like […]
