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Auth Rates, Cost, and Competition: What's Really Happening in the World of Debit Cards?

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Grand Ballroom E
Concurrent Session

Session Description

PINless debit is not a new topic yet the landscape around it is changing fast. This session goes beyond the fundamentals to examine how PINless debit is really performing today across CP and CNP, with a focus on conversion rates and cost. CMSPI experts will be joined by Wendy’s own expert Peter Jessiman to unpack how ongoing M&A activity, digital wallet growth, and a new generation of BINs are reshaping routing, economics, and network strategies, often in ways merchants don’t immediately see.

Speakers

Abigail Dasbach

Payments Consultant Manager, CMSPI

Peter Jessiman

Director of Payment Acceptance, Wendy's Company