The physical constraints and financial insecurity brought on by the global pandemic last year no doubt set the stage for today’s rapidly increasing adoption of buy now, pay later (BNPL). While not a new concept, BNPL options became more attractive to cash-conscious consumers seeking alternatives...
Business-to-business (B2B) buy now play later (BNPL) startup Billie raised $100 million in a Series C funding round at a $640 million valuation, four times what its value was at its last funding in July 2019. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) has become the modern-day version of layaway, but with a better value proposition — the consumer can buy now, take possession of the merchandise now and pay for it in equal monthly installments later. This new way to pay also provides...
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform Affirm is partnering with the men’s and women’s clothing brand Theory to offer customers interest-free payments over time for sportswear and accessories, according to a press release on Thursday (Oct. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
In the United Kingdom, buy now, pay later (BNPL) is in the regulatory crosshairs. 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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Buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Klarna has joined forces with omnichannel health and wellness retailer The Vitamin Shoppe to offer Klarna’s installment payment options at checkout, according to a Thursday (Oct. 14) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
When Visa Installments was launched in Australia last week with ANZ bank and Quest Payment Systems, it was seen as a sign that large global players have acknowledged the growth opportunities in this category and don’t intend to cede the field to the so-called pureplay...
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Splitit announced Tuesday (Oct. 12) it can offer its services to members of the Discover card network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
