https://giftcard.news/research-trends/ Market research, spending data, consumer behavior and industry forecasts. en Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:00:30 GMT https://giftcard.news/research-trends/gift-card-fraud-in-the-united-states/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/gift-card-fraud-in-the-united-states/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:00:30 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends Investigate US gift card fraud through a detailed 50-state interactive map, 32 scam patterns, sourced loss data, case studies, tables and downloadable research. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/can-you-cash-out-your-gift-card-state-by-state-guide/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/can-you-cash-out-your-gift-card-state-by-state-guide/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:47:49 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends Explore a 50-state gift-card cash-out map, exact balance thresholds, digital-card exceptions, official refund routes, charts and downloadable data. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/us-virtual-card-licensing-mtl-msb-50-states/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/us-virtual-card-licensing-mtl-msb-50-states/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:57:05 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends A sourced investigation of US virtual-card licensing: an interactive 50-state MTL map, federal MSB rules, bank-agent exemptions, comparison tables and downloadable data. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/israels-virtual-gift-card-economy/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/israels-virtual-gift-card-economy/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:17:13 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends Israel’s virtual gift cards: BUYME, Wolt, Cibus and 12 provider profiles, 2026 voucher rules, interactive charts, balance-check links and downloadable tables. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/inside-asias-digital-gift-card-economy/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/inside-asias-digital-gift-card-economy/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:34:44 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends Explore Asia’s digital gift cards: 20 providers, 13 markets, refund and expiry rules, Gulf survey charts, small balances and downloadable research data. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/europes-digital-gift-card-divide/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/europes-digital-gift-card-divide/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:32:49 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends Compare digital gift cards across Europe: providers, currencies, expiry rules, small balances and fees, with interactive charts, country tables and source data. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/who-powers-virtual-gift-cards-on-shopify/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/who-powers-virtual-gift-cards-on-shopify/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:15:01 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends Explore 18 Shopify app relationships and six virtual gift-card provider groups, with pricing tables, interactive charts, CSV data and Stripe/Adyen analysis. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/gift-card-breakage-the-money-left-behind/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/gift-card-breakage-the-money-left-behind/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:34:34 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends Gift card breakage investigated through company filings and US survey data, with 24 interactive charts and 36 tables on unused value, revenue and consumer rights. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/what-people-want-when-they-check-a-gift-card-balance/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/what-people-want-when-they-check-a-gift-card-balance/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:33:34 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends Explore US gift card balance statistics, why balances go unused, consumer psychology and official balance-check links for 20 brands and programs. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/us-ecommerce-gift-card-research-2026-customer-experience-profitability/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/us-ecommerce-gift-card-research-2026-customer-experience-profitability/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:46:06 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends US ecommerce gift card research: digital benchmarks, Shopify and WooCommerce rules, merchant cases, B2B distribution and an illustrative profit model. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/us-gift-card-market-2026-growth-digital-demand-b2b-distribution/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/us-gift-card-market-2026-growth-digital-demand-b2b-distribution/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:46:04 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends Original research on US gift card market growth, digital demand, B2B rewards and the economics of issuing, processing and distribution partners. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/whop-publishes-guidance-on-105-online-business-ideas-for-2026-including-fa9895d4d2cd/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/whop-publishes-guidance-on-105-online-business-ideas-for-2026-including-fa9895d4d2cd/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:28:00 GMT Daniel Brooks Research & Trends Custom gifts appear among 105 business ideas, with an emphasis on researching designs, customers, materials and seasonal delivery requirements. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/whop-payment-processing-statistics-report-highlights-industry-trends-and-29f3672684fe/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/whop-payment-processing-statistics-report-highlights-industry-trends-and-29f3672684fe/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:36:25 GMT Suzie Elis Research & Trends Whop’s September 2026 payment roundup brings together gift card acceptance surveys, payment-method data and merchant processing benchmarks. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/workproud-publishes-framework-for-measuring-core-values-in-organizations-26bd1a3ce6b2/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/workproud-publishes-framework-for-measuring-core-values-in-organizations-26bd1a3ce6b2/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:19:39 GMT Maya Bennett Research & Trends The framework uses tagged recognition records and five measures, with client examples and explicit limits on drawing causal conclusions. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/women-take-charge-of-finances-with-wealth-transfer-guidance-5ff0bfa87eee/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/women-take-charge-of-finances-with-wealth-transfer-guidance-5ff0bfa87eee/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT Emma Carter Research & Trends UMB's commentary covers understanding transferred assets, choosing advisers, reviewing plans and communicating intentions to beneficiaries. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/brands-should-use-incentives-to-win-consumers-in-a-pressured-economy-adf2fb54fe1f/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/brands-should-use-incentives-to-win-consumers-in-a-pressured-economy-adf2fb54fe1f/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:51:42 GMT Maya Bennett Research & Trends Arrowhead Promotion draws on consumer surveys to argue for simple offers that support immediate sales and repeat purchases. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/behavioral-economics-research-influences-incentive-program-design-includ-f419e4b278bf/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/behavioral-economics-research-influences-incentive-program-design-includ-f419e4b278bf/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:59:49 GMT Maya Bennett Research & Trends A revised white paper examines reward value, timing, framing, schedules and recipient choice, while setting out limits to the evidence. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/upay-publishes-cryptocurrency-international-tax-guide-for-gift-card-and-f49c1f8baf37/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/upay-publishes-cryptocurrency-international-tax-guide-for-gift-card-and-f49c1f8baf37/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:27:18 GMT Maya Bennett Research & Trends UPay’s guide discusses crypto transaction records, residence and reporting across jurisdictions, with an explicit November 2025 cutoff for its tax analysis. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/kudoboard-publishes-guidance-on-responding-to-birthday-wishes-7a66d035c70f/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/kudoboard-publishes-guidance-on-responding-to-birthday-wishes-7a66d035c70f/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:44:00 GMT Daniel Brooks Research & Trends Kudoboard’s guide explains how to acknowledge birthday greetings from coworkers, clients, friends and contributors to online group cards. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/tillo-announces-strategies-for-businesses-to-maximize-sales-with-gift-ca-a99f934375c6/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/tillo-announces-strategies-for-businesses-to-maximize-sales-with-gift-ca-a99f934375c6/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends Tillo examines digital gift cards, promotional rewards, paid-media budgets and inventory pressures in its peak-season 2026 retail guidance. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/solana-community-leader-enters-uk-by-election-with-onchain-transparency-09c538d8f937/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/solana-community-leader-enters-uk-by-election-with-onchain-transparency-09c538d8f937/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:45:56 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends UPay reported the Superteam UK lead’s intention to stand and his policy ideas, but he was absent from the council’s final list of nominated candidates. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/upay-guide-highlights-countries-with-little-or-no-tax-on-crypto-gains-e2dfca7dae86/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/upay-guide-highlights-countries-with-little-or-no-tax-on-crypto-gains-e2dfca7dae86/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:44:00 GMT Suzie Elis Research & Trends UPay’s country comparison highlights the distinction between investment gains and business income; official guidance also limits broad claims of tax-free crypto activity. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/umb-guidance-on-financially-supporting-multiple-generations-with-gift-pl-c5426ca64c7b/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/umb-guidance-on-financially-supporting-multiple-generations-with-gift-pl-c5426ca64c7b/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends UMB’s family finance guidance distinguishes gifts from loans and sets out how households can discuss support for children and older relatives. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/trucentive-announces-use-of-merch-as-research-incentive-to-improve-parti-d25782b8d461/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/trucentive-announces-use-of-merch-as-research-incentive-to-improve-parti-d25782b8d461/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:11:08 GMT Suzie Elis Research & Trends TruCentive recommends giving research participants a choice of cash, gift cards and merchandise, with rewards matched to the study and audience. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/arrowhead-promotion-introduces-quick-to-market-solution-for-faster-gift-dea0efa1b285/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/arrowhead-promotion-introduces-quick-to-market-solution-for-faster-gift-dea0efa1b285/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:21:21 GMT Daniel Brooks Research & Trends Arrowhead's QTM framework combines receipt uploads, authentication, branding and analytics, with eligible existing-client promotions launching in as little as a week. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/visa-finds-ai-gift-discovery-gaining-ground-in-serbia-5af6b02c88c6/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/visa-finds-ai-gift-discovery-gaining-ground-in-serbia-5af6b02c88c6/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends Visa’s Serbia research examines AI-assisted shopping, gift discovery, social-commerce scams and expectations of payment institutions. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/visa-survey-tracks-growing-use-of-ai-for-gifts-in-kuwait-5358781d2024/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/visa-survey-tracks-growing-use-of-ai-for-gifts-in-kuwait-5358781d2024/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Maya Bennett Research & Trends Visa’s June 2026 Kuwait study explores AI shopping, social commerce and consumer demand for fraud alerts from banks and payment institutions. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/first-reliance-bank-provides-mortgage-preparation-guidance-1bc38506ebc0/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/first-reliance-bank-provides-mortgage-preparation-guidance-1bc38506ebc0/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:36:55 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends First Reliance’s mortgage guide includes family gift documentation among the financial records borrowers may need before an application. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/yoyo-rewards-discusses-hidden-costs-of-fragmented-gift-card-and-rewards-78b3f1d9e289/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/yoyo-rewards-discusses-hidden-costs-of-fragmented-gift-card-and-rewards-78b3f1d9e289/ Thu, 28 May 2026 11:10:43 GMT Emma Carter Research & Trends Yoyo links fragmented reward infrastructure to reconciliation work, redemption failures and incomplete reporting, and recommends a shared issuance and redemption system. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/usio-gift-card-research-compares-instant-payouts-and-gift-cards-as-incen-63f7e0467a71/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/usio-gift-card-research-compares-instant-payouts-and-gift-cards-as-incen-63f7e0467a71/ Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:34 GMT Daniel Brooks Research & Trends Usio's guidance weighs payout speed, recipient choice and redemption restrictions, linking those decisions to its ACH and real-time disbursement offering. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/mastercard-research-shows-europeans-seeking-human-led-experiences-this-s-9f41305ebe7f/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/mastercard-research-shows-europeans-seeking-human-led-experiences-this-s-9f41305ebe7f/ Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Maya Bennett Research & Trends The May 2026 European research examines travel, dining and shared activities, including consumers' stated interest in buying local experiences as gifts. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/umb-bank-executive-discusses-growth-of-custody-business-and-trends-in-in-6c79a11f0504/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/umb-bank-executive-discusses-growth-of-custody-business-and-trends-in-in-6c79a11f0504/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:00:10 GMT Maya Bennett Research & Trends UMB’s Amy Small describes custody growth, liquidity services and demand from alternative funds, governments and insurers, using year-end 2025 asset figures. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/virtual-incentives-publishes-guidance-on-incentive-catalogs-in-market-re-ef1585043f37/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/virtual-incentives-publishes-guidance-on-incentive-catalogs-in-market-re-ef1585043f37/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:36:37 GMT Suzie Elis Research & Trends Virtual Incentives links reward choice to panel recruitment and retention, drawing on its December 2025 US survey of incentive preferences. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/digital-rewards-drive-better-performance-in-sales-incentives-fdf2da474876/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/digital-rewards-drive-better-performance-in-sales-incentives-fdf2da474876/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT Suzie Elis Research & Trends Online Rewards’ 2026 sales incentive guidance combines prompt delivery, regional reward choice and performance-linked distribution. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/incomm-s-2025-gift-card-review-finds-growth-in-digital-buying-and-gam-1788890cd649/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/incomm-s-2025-gift-card-review-finds-growth-in-digital-buying-and-gam-1788890cd649/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:00:27 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends Research covering more than 6,500 gift card shoppers in 2025 tracks spontaneous buying, online searches for brands and demand for at-home entertainment. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/giftbit-s-2026-report-finds-broader-reward-choice-gaining-ground-4c1fbd958511/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/giftbit-s-2026-report-finds-broader-reward-choice-gaining-ground-4c1fbd958511/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Suzie Elis Research & Trends Giftbit's 2026 report analyzes recipient choice, claim deadlines and reward value using its own 2024–2025 platform transactions. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/umb-financial-corporation-offers-gift-planning-guidance-as-part-of-finan-61046344e400/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/umb-financial-corporation-offers-gift-planning-guidance-as-part-of-finan-61046344e400/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:00:23 GMT Emma Carter Research & Trends UMB’s financial planning guide connects changing household commitments with savings, insurance, retirement income and legacy gifting. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/fnbsf-provides-financial-guidance-for-accomplishing-2026-money-resolutio-51e01891611d/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/fnbsf-provides-financial-guidance-for-accomplishing-2026-money-resolutio-51e01891611d/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:50:10 GMT Daniel Brooks Research & Trends A February 2026 guide from the First National Bank in Sioux Falls connects gifting and estate planning with budgets, investments and employer benefits. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/virtual-incentives-identifies-7-survey-respondent-archetypes-to-improve-a8f87c5e2675/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/virtual-incentives-identifies-7-survey-respondent-archetypes-to-improve-a8f87c5e2675/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:50:03 GMT Suzie Elis Research & Trends Virtual Incentives links survey-panel motivation with gift cards, cash-like rewards and donation options in a seven-profile research framework. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/runa-releases-payout-predictions-for-2026-including-rise-of-universal-pa-b8de41076df3/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/runa-releases-payout-predictions-for-2026-including-rise-of-universal-pa-b8de41076df3/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:13:40 GMT Daniel Brooks Research & Trends The company’s January outlook anticipates broader payout choice, a larger role for prepaid cards and stronger responses to AI-assisted fraud. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/umb-provides-guidance-on-managing-post-holiday-credit-card-debt-dcc189a7b90f/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/umb-provides-guidance-on-managing-post-holiday-credit-card-debt-dcc189a7b90f/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:00:17 GMT Daniel Brooks Research & Trends UMB Bank outlines a debt inventory, avalanche and snowball repayment methods, and advance budgeting for the next round of holiday gifts and travel. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/mastercard-consumer-shopper-snapshot-2025-reveals-shift-towards-intentio-403d7972a386/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/mastercard-consumer-shopper-snapshot-2025-reveals-shift-towards-intentio-403d7972a386/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Brooks Research & Trends Mastercard and The Harris Poll examine value, AI gift discovery, physical stores, ecommerce and resale shopping among UAE consumers. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/umb-recommends-10-year-end-financial-planning-considerations-for-retiree-0382f215e4f8/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/umb-recommends-10-year-end-financial-planning-considerations-for-retiree-0382f215e4f8/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:00:41 GMT Emma Carter Research & Trends UMB’s December 2025 guide brings annual gifts, charitable donations, retirement accounts and estate planning into a year-end financial review. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/virtual-incentives-introduces-strategic-incentive-design-for-gift-card-r-9adce84b8c76/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/virtual-incentives-introduces-strategic-incentive-design-for-gift-card-r-9adce84b8c76/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:13:31 GMT Maya Bennett Research & Trends Virtual Incentives recommends designing participant rewards alongside research methodology, covering payment choice, compensation and redemption thresholds. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/visa-survey-reveals-ai-and-crypto-to-transform-us-holiday-spending-5e516c1b6258/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/visa-survey-reveals-ai-and-crypto-to-transform-us-holiday-spending-5e516c1b6258/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Emma Carter Research & Trends Visa and Morning Consult examine AI shopping tools, cryptocurrency gifts and consumer expectations in an October 2025 survey of 1,000 US adults. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/visa-holiday-survey-finds-ai-gift-searches-and-crypto-interest-rising-68e08656645b/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/visa-holiday-survey-finds-ai-gift-searches-and-crypto-interest-rising-68e08656645b/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Suzie Elis Research & Trends A 2025 U.S. survey shows shoppers experimenting with AI and digital currency while seeking more transparency. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/umb-financial-corp-provides-guidance-on-financial-planning-5eace92dcbd3/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/umb-financial-corp-provides-guidance-on-financial-planning-5eace92dcbd3/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:00:12 GMT Maya Bennett Research & Trends UMB outlines a coordinated planning process covering assets, liabilities, protection, retirement and gift or estate considerations, with regular reviews. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/fieldpoint-private-provides-guidance-on-charitable-gifting-strategies-fo-f4432712d58e/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/fieldpoint-private-provides-guidance-on-charitable-gifting-strategies-fo-f4432712d58e/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:27:14 GMT Emma Carter Research & Trends Fieldpoint Private’s Giving Tuesday paper compares charitable remainder trusts and the timing of distributions to donors and charities. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/umb-guide-provides-tips-on-financially-preparing-for-a-baby-1d2e9e001cc6/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/umb-guide-provides-tips-on-financially-preparing-for-a-baby-1d2e9e001cc6/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:11 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends UMB’s November 2025 guide covers medical bills, childcare, baby supplies, savings accounts and financial documents for new parents. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/jifiti-provides-guidance-on-consumer-financing-for-2025-holiday-season-0fc131542c2a/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/jifiti-provides-guidance-on-consumer-financing-for-2025-holiday-season-0fc131542c2a/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:47:21 GMT Emma Carter Research & Trends Jifiti’s 2025 holiday guide discusses lending APIs, virtual cards and merchant integrations for consumer and B2B financing.