PayPal Survey Reveals Holiday Spending Isn't Slowing Down, But Shoppers Are Changing How They Spend

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    "excerpt": "As shoppers start earlier, seek more value and prioritize flexibility, PayPal offers more ways to help them make the most of their holiday budgets. SAN JOSE, Calif. , Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Holiday shoppers aren't necessarily spending less this year. They're changing how they spend. PayPal today released its 2026 Holiday Shopping Survey, revealing that nearly six in 10 Americans (58%) feel greater financial concern heading into the holidays, yet 64% still expect to spend the same or more than they did last holiday season. Faced with that tension, shoppers are planning earlier, setting budgets and looking for more ways to get value from every purchase. More than half (58%) plan to shop before Thanksgiving, while 67% are more likely to shop with a retailer that offers rewards or cash back. As consumers rethink how they manage holiday spending, PayPal offers more choice and flexibility through Pay Later options , rewarding ways to pay, and offers from top brands in the new PayPal app . \"What's changing isn't consumers' desire to spend during the holidays, but how they're going about it,\" said Frank Keller, President of Checkout Solutions & PayPal. \"Shoppers are starting earlier and taking a more intentional approach, looking for deals, rewards and cash back to make every purchase count while still prioritizing the gifts and moments that matter most. As they look for ways...",
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