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Debit Remains Strong in Digital Payments Landscape

Consumers have embraced digital commerce, yet debit has proven to be surprisingly resilient. Hear what PULSE President Dave Schneider thinks is behind its staying power.

PULSE® ready to help issuers comply with Regulation II clarification

The impact of the Fed’s decision that prohibits network exclusivity involving debit card transactions for card-not-present (CNP) transactions will be felt throughout the payments industry.

Five ways PULSE® is enhancing capabilities for clients

The rise of digital payments has the payments industry fighting to ensure fast, secure and convenient transactions while battling fraud. These five network enhancements from PULSE provide the latest s

PULSE® Voice of the Client Survey: Latest results drive insights and actions

Fraud protection and dispute resolution are among the top issues confronting debit card issuers and payments processors. Read more findings from this year’s PULSE Voice of the Client Survey.

PULSE Perspectives - December 2022

Don’t miss the latest news in the debit industry. PULSE reviews the most important developments in payments to provide perspective and expertise for issuers.

Debit continues to thrive: 2022 PULSE® Debit Issuer Study

Debit remains the preferred form of payment for everyday transactions as debit card penetration hit historic levels and issuers responded with greater digital-first solutions.

On-Demand Webinar: 2022 PULSE® Debit Issuer Study

The 2022 PULSE Debit Issuer Study illuminates a debit landscape in which usage continues to rise, most powerfully for funds transfers and other card-not-present transactions.

Debit Industry Perspective: 5 Key Trends in 2022

The payments card industry is rapidly changing, but debit cards remain the consumer’s preference. Here are the five top trends driving these changes and growth in the debit card industry.

DebitProtect® brings the latest approach to fight bot and BIN attacks

Bad bots and BIN attacks are increasing. These automated attacks use malicious programs to hit online merchants and companies everywhere. Protect against cyberattacks and mitigate risk with PULSE.

Friendly fraud prevention strategies that issuers can implement now

Friendly fraud has surged in e-commerce and card-not-present payments with the rise of fraudulent chargebacks and disputed transactions. PULSE brings new fraud strategies and early detection.

PULSE Perspectives - September 2022

Don’t miss the latest news in the debit industry. PULSE reviews the most important developments in payments to provide perspective and expertise for issuers.

Colony Bank Finds a Strategic Partner in Discover®

Colony Bank wanted a new debit card program to serve its fast-growing customer base. The issuer analyzed program profitability, customer benefits, ease of reconciliations, and chose Discover® Debit.

Debit Is Key to Lasting Customer Relationships

Debit remains the preferred payment method for consumers. Explore the reasons it continues to grow, with early data from the 2022 PULSE Debit Issuer Study.

Enhanced Decline Categories to Manage Excessive Retries

A surge in card-not-present debit transactions has led to an increase in declines. PULSE is introducing four new decline categories to help card issuers reduce unnecessary reattempts by merchants.

Bringing Debit Programs Top-of-Mind and Top-of-Wallet

A recent shift in consumer habits has debit cards playing a central role between card issuers and their customers.

The Power of Collaboration in Payments

The future of debit and payments is in the hands of banks, credit unions, prepaid managers, processors, acquirers, merchants, and fintechs.

The Future of Digital Payments

Digital payments technology has payment networks and enablers creating new solutions to meet the needs of issuers, merchants and consumers. What’s next beyond digital wallets and contactless cards?

PULSE Perspectives - June 2022

Wondering what’s new in the debit industry? PULSE reviews the latest developments in payments to provide perspective and expertise for issuers.

PULSE Perspectives - March 2022

A Conversation with PULSE® President Dave Schneider

Throughout its history, PULSE® has been at the forefront of debit’s growth. Learn how industry advances and the recent pandemic have prepared the company to meet client needs well into the future.