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Buy Now, Pay Later Is Having Its Kleenex Moment
October 23, 2023

Kimberly Clark introduced Kleenex in 1924 as a product used by movie stars instead of face cloths to remove their makeup and keep their skin soft. The key selling point was that the tissues could be discarded after each use, saving women lots of laundry...

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Vacation Expenses Add to Consumers’ Financial Stress as Holidays Approach
October 20, 2023

As the holiday season and festivities draw near, consumers, particularly those living paycheck to paycheck, are bracing themselves for the added financial stress that accompanies this time of year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Marqeta and Scalapay Team to Expand Europe’s BNPL Use
October 17, 2023

Card issuer Marqeta has teamed with Scalapay to expand buy now, pay later use in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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BNPL May Help Consumers Avoid Trading Down, Trading Off on Everyday Essentials
October 03, 2023

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) may be the payment “lifeline” that keeps consumers from trading down on everyday essentials — and may in fact them help them get the goods in the first place. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Klarna Keeps Top Spot in Provider Rankings of Buy Now, Pay Later Apps 
September 25, 2023

This edition of the PYMNTS’ Provider Rankings of Buy Now, Pay Later Apps is exciting because the top five apps have held their ground. Stay tuned next month to see how these top contenders fared. And until then, take a peek below to see how...

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43% of Consumers Will Delay or Cancel a Purchase If Merchants Don’t Offer BNPL
September 20, 2023

As consumers become increasingly accustomed to convenient and flexible payment options, buy now, pay later (BNPL) as a payment method has gained significant popularity both among consumers who can spread retail purchases in several installments and merchants looking to prevent cart abandonment and sustain sales....

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Zip Turns to Primer to Expand US BNPL Share
September 11, 2023

Zip has teamed with Primer to further tap into the U.S. buy now, pay later (BNPL) market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Boosting Rewards and Limits Can Grow BNPL Usage
September 05, 2023

Paying for purchases in installments is a classic concept in retail, with legacy offerings such as Christmas layaway plans helping consumers manage their spending for decades. Modern iterations, such as credit card installments and buy now, pay later (BNPL) plans, are for every season. Get...

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Widening Embrace of BNPL Underpins Resilience in Discretionary Spending 
August 25, 2023

The ability to pay over time is underpinning discretionary spending resilience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...