Earnings season has offered up a snapshot of the sweeping impact buy now, pay later (BNPL) payments are making in commerce, as they are now firmly mainstream, and are gaining omnichannel scale as consumers increasingly use BNPL both online and at physical stores. Get the...
An effort by FICO to include consumers’ buy now, pay later (BNPL) activity in credit scores has reportedly hit a snag. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
Block said Tuesday (May 20) that since the launch of its credit products, it has extended over $100 billion in credit while keeping its loss rates “low.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
For a company long hailed as a tech disruptor in financial services, Block’s Q1 2025 results present a paradox. One of slowing growth amid a flurry of innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
June 28, 2024
As buy now, pay later (BNPL) options become more common around the world, the Land Down Under is leading the charge by a considerable margin. 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, […]
February 06, 2024
As buy now, pay later (BNPL) companies tinker with different methods to drive long-term engagement, Affirm and Afterpay are rethinking their loyalty strategies. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
February 01, 2024
IKEA’s unique, maze-like retail format has consistently appealed to consumers worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
September 20, 2023
Christine Briganti, Financial Services Deployment Project Leader for IKEA, told PYMNTS that the growing embrace of buy now, pay later (BNPL) will help broaden the Swedish furniture retailer’s reach in...
January 20, 2026
Block has provided more than $200 billion in credit to customers across its Cash App Borrow, Afterpay and Square Loans products. 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 […]
August 05, 2025
An effort by FICO to include consumers’ buy now, pay later (BNPL) activity in credit scores has reportedly hit a snag. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
May 20, 2025
Block said Tuesday (May 20) that since the launch of its credit products, it has extended over $100 billion in credit while keeping its loss rates “low.” Get the Full...
May 01, 2025
For a company long hailed as a tech disruptor in financial services, Block’s Q1 2025 results present a paradox. One of slowing growth amid a flurry of innovation. Get the...
