installment payments

14% of Consumers Use BNPL Even After Holiday Spending Surge

14% of Consumers Use BNPL Even After Holiday Spending Surge
14% of Consumers Use BNPL Even After Holiday Spending Surge
February 17, 2026  |  BNPL

Buy now, pay later is no longer just a checkout feature. It is becoming a line item in the monthly household budget. Get the Full...

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Buy Now, Pay Later Moves to Groceries, Utilities and Travel as Millennials Lead the Shift
Buy Now, Pay Later Moves to Groceries, Utilities and Travel as Millennials Lead the Shift
February 09, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

What began as a checkout convenience for sneakers and sofas is now threading its way into grocery aisles, utility bills and subscription renewals, as paying...

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Virgin Media O2 Teams With Affirm on Hardware Sales
Virgin Media O2 Teams With Affirm on Hardware Sales
February 06, 2026  |  Partnerships

Virgin Media O2, a leading mobile provider in the United Kingdom, has partnered with flexible payment network Affirm to provide hardware financing.  Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Affirm Becomes Expedia Group’s Exclusive BNPL Provider in US
Affirm Becomes Expedia Group’s Exclusive BNPL Provider in US
January 30, 2026  |  BNPL

Affirm is now the exclusive provider of buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment options for lodging and packages on the Expedia Group brands Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo in the United States. Get the...

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Debit Cards Gain BNPL Options as Banks and FinTechs Converge
Debit Cards Gain BNPL Options as Banks and FinTechs Converge
January 28, 2026  |  BNPL

After-purchase installment plans are moving more firmly into the center of everyday payments, reshaping how banks, FinTechs and retailers compete for the same transactions. Get...

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BNPL Targets Rent to Boost Flexibility and Financial Inclusion
BNPL Targets Rent to Boost Flexibility and Financial Inclusion
January 26, 2026  |  BNPL

For millions of households, rent is the anchor expense that dictates everything else. PYMNTS Intelligence has estimated that housing absorbs 37% of take-home pay for...

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BNPL Use Rises as Credit Card Balances Jump
BNPL Use Rises as Credit Card Balances Jump
January 22, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Household finances are increasingly shaped by credit use, as more consumers carry balances month to month rather than paying off purchases in full. Get the...

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BNPL Becomes a Lifestyle Tool as 53% Use It for Experiences
BNPL Becomes a Lifestyle Tool as 53% Use It for Experiences
January 21, 2026  |  BNPL

Americans are no longer just spreading payments over time. They are spreading risk, timing and lifestyle choices as rising costs reshape how discretionary spending actually...

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High Earners Make Card Installments a Pay-Later Power Tool
High Earners Make Card Installments a Pay-Later Power Tool
January 14, 2026  |  Payment Methods

Pay later is no longer a niche solution for cash-strapped consumers, as high earners increasingly use credit card installment plans to manage spending with precision...

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