Phones Overtake Cards as Singapore’s Favorite Checkout Tool
In the “2025 Global Digital Shopping Index: Singapore Edition,” released by PYMNTS Intelligence and commissioned by Visa Acceptance Solutions, a survey of 1,510 consumers and 425 merchants in Singapore, underscores the reality that smartphones are not just tools for...
Almost All Cross-Border Shoppers Want to Use Local Currency
Global expansion for eCommerce merchants, while offering vast opportunity, remains a complex arena where payment failures and consumer preferences can quickly derail international sales, according to a new report. The “Payments Optimization: Powering Global eCommerce...
Shoppers Down Under Lead the World in Mobile-First Shopping
Consumers in Australia are increasingly mobile-first, frequently reaching for their phones as part of their shopping experience. This goes beyond just making online purchases. The average Australian shopper uses their mobile devices to browse or buy nearly every day....
Retail Brands Risk Losing Billions When Checkouts Fall Short
Global eCommerce players focus on user experience, brand loyalty and speed, but they often overlook payments. No matter how sleek a front-end experience is, a failed or clunky checkout can undo every strategic effort that led to the sale. PYMNTS Intelligence findings...





