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New Study Finds Strong Demand for Lease-to-Own Options Amid the BNPL Boom
October 08, 2021

At the intersection of the buy now, pay later (BNPL) revolution and the ongoing quest for those with little or no credit to access better payment terms, lease-to-own, a familiar type of installment payment created for durable goods — from refrigerators to dishwashers to other...

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Target’s Twin Announcements Show Nuances of How BNPL is Used
October 07, 2021

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is a trend that, as they say, has legs. 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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Visa Installments Head Down Under With ANZ, Quest Payment Partnership
October 07, 2021

Visa has expanded its Visa Installments program in Australia, partnering with financial institution ANZ as well as merchant payment provider Quest, which will help shoppers access buy now, pay later (BNPL) financing, according to a press release emailed to PYMNTS. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Second-Chance Consumers ‘Deserve to be Trusted’ BNPL Sezzle Says
October 07, 2021

As many as 23% of American adults may need a “second chance” to gain access to the low, affordable payments that a higher credit score would provide, with 59% of these people saying they are “very” or “extremely” interested in taking steps to improve their...

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Target Teams With Affirm, Sezzle for BNPL
October 06, 2021

Affirm share prices surged 20% on news that mega-retailer Target is integrating the buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution at checkout for purchases of over $100, CNBC reported. Target also announced that it is teaming up with Sezzle on BNPL to get ready for the...

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Klarna and Simon Property Group Team on National BNPL Initiative
October 06, 2021

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform Klarna and Simon Property Group on Wednesday (Oct. 6) announced a national alliance and multi-year partnership that gives Simon shoppers access to Klarna’s in-store payment solutions that allow them to pay for their purchases in future installments. Get the...

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New BNPL Provider Ranking Looks Familiar — Even as a New Name Enters the Top...
October 05, 2021

We all settle into patterns. This coffee shop. That streaming app. A third thing we can’t think of right now. But you get the point. Behaviors become engrained — and surprisingly quickly, too. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Report: Afterpay’s BNPL Services Boost Incremental Sales by $8.2B to US Merchants
October 05, 2021

Afterpay, a buy now, pay later (BNPL) company, has driven $4.5 billion in net benefits to merchants in 2021, per research from Accenture, according to a Tuesday (Oct. 5) press release. That comes with $8.2 billion in incremental sales for retailers. Get the Full Story...

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Zip CEO Says Get Ready for a Really Big BNPL Holiday Shopping Season
October 05, 2021

With the weather getting cooler and leaves on the trees turning to orange and red, consumers and retailers alike are gearing up for the holiday shopping season, with buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers hoping the good fortune seen over the past several months can...