42% of Gen Z trust debit more than credit

Generation Z may be the first cohort to grow up entirely in the digital economy, but the real surprise in their financial behavior isn't what they buy, it's how confidently they buy it. The PYMNTS Intelligence report, "Gen Z Financial Habits Put Debit, Wallets and Influencers in Charge," shows that for these consumers, the perceived safety of digital wallets, debit rails and social recommendations carries as much weight as the transactions themselves.