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Sezzle Expands Rewards Program to Canada After Success in US
June 27, 2024

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Sezzle has expanded Payments Streaks, a program that rewards users for consistently making timely payments, to Canada, with the exception of Quebec. This move follows the successful launch of the program in the United States in May, the company...

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Klarna Sells Checkout Solution for $520 Million to Eliminate Processor Conflicts
June 24, 2024

Klarna sold its online checkout solution, Klarna Checkout (KCO), for $520 million to a group of investors led by BLQ Invest CEO and founding partner Kamjar Hajabdolahi. The buyers will assume ownership of KCO on Oct. 1, and Klarna’s payment methods will continue to be...

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Only 6% of Acquirers Offer Installment Payment Options at Checkout
June 21, 2024

Fifty-four percent of acquirers — those financial institutions (FIs) that process credit and debit card transactions on behalf of merchants — say they support card-linked installment options, but recent PYMNTS Intelligence data reveals the actual percentage is much lower. According to our report, “Navigating New...

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Reserve Bank of Australia Favors Surcharging in BNPL Sector
June 20, 2024

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) plans to review the issue of surcharging in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector. This review comes as the RBA aims to expand its regulatory powers and assess whether payment sector reforms are necessary, SmartCompany reported Wednesday (June...

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Consumers Embrace BNPL for Groceries Amid Rising Food Costs
June 12, 2024

Around the world, grocers are exploring buy now, pay later (BNPL) capabilities to offer installment options to consumers struggling with inflation. In the United Kingdom, for instance, BNPL is getting one step closer to making its way into grocery stores. Klarna announced Friday (June 7)...

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Apple Pay to Offer Access to Affirm BNPL Loans
June 11, 2024

Apple Pay users in the United States will be able to apply for buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans through Affirm during checkout. This is one of several new features that will be added to Apple Pay in the fall, Apple said in a Tuesday...

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BNPL Users Want to Be Rewarded for Their Purchases
June 10, 2024

More consumers would use buy now, pay later (BNPL) for larger purchases if they could be sufficiently rewarded for doing so. By the Numbers The PYMNTS Intelligence report “Tracking the Digital Payments Takeover: What BNPL Needs to Win Wider Adoption” was based on a survey...

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Sainsbury’s Brands Argos, Habitat, TU Add Klarna BNPL Options
June 07, 2024

Sainsbury’s is now offering shoppers in the United Kingdom the option of using Klarna’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment methods at the online checkouts of its brands Argos, Habitat and TU. With the new partnership between the two companies, shoppers will have access to...

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Affirm Says Two New BNPL Offers Better Align Payments With Paychecks
June 06, 2024

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Affirm has launched two new payment options. The company on Thursday (June 6) announced the debut of Pay in 2 and Pay in 30, designed to offer customers more flexibility and affordability. As the name suggests, the new offerings...