36% of Global SMB Buyers Plan to Use FinTech Payment Providers
Small businesses are bypassing traditional banks for tech-driven payment solutions to improve speed and cash flow management.
Curated by Financing Your Way from original reporting by PYMNTS. Summary is AI-assisted and editorially reviewed — see our editorial standards.
Small business owners are rapidly shifting their payment habits away from traditional banks in favor of agile FinTech providers. While traditional banks aren't being fired yet, they are losing significant market share as merchants look for faster, more transparent ways to manage cash flow and vendor payments. For retailers and service providers, this signals a major shift in how the industry handles backend capital. FinTech platforms often provide more than just a way to move money; they offer integrated credit lines and flexible payment terms that banks traditionally gatekeep with more paperwork. This movement is driven by the need for speed and lower fees, especially when dealing with international suppliers or production inputs. If you are still relying solely on a local bank for your business transactions and inventory financing, you might be overpaying or moving too slowly. The data shows that over a third of your peers are already planning to integrate these tech-forward payment solutions. This competition is forcing a renovation of the entire B2B payment landscape, making it easier for small operators to access the same financial tools as massive corporations.
Source: PYMNTS
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