Bnpl news and trends

Klarna Hits First $1 Billion Revenue Quarter as Banking Users Double
Earnings // February 19, 2026

Klarna said in a fourth-quarter earnings report that it doubled its number of banking customers over the past year. 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...

BNPL Firm Zip Shares Hit 11-Year Low on Flat Earnings Forecast
Earnings // February 19, 2026

Australian buy now, pay later firm Zip says it is seeing enthusiasm from American customers. 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....

Sezzle Debuts Unlimited 5G Mobile Plan to Support Super App Strategy
Mobile // February 18, 2026

Sezzle has opened a waitlist for a mobile phone plan it will add to its all-in-one financial app. 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,...

Apple Pay Pushes Installments to In-Store Checkout
Apple Pay // February 17, 2026

Apple is promoting the ability of Apple Pay to let users pay over time in stores as well as in apps and online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Interviews & Exclusives
14% of Consumers Use BNPL Even After Holiday Spending Surge

February 17, 2026
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 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 […]

Buy Now, Pay Later Moves to Groceries, Utilities and Travel as Millennials Lead the Shift

February 09, 2026
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 over time assumes a regular...

Debit Cards Gain BNPL Options as Banks and FinTechs Converge

January 28, 2026
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 the Full Story Complete the...

BNPL Use Rises as Credit Card Balances Jump

January 22, 2026
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 Full Story Complete the form...

Quick Reads
Klarna Hits First $1 Billion Revenue Quarter as Banking Users Double

February 19, 2026
Klarna said in a fourth-quarter earnings report that it doubled its number of banking customers over the past year. 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 this form, […]

BNPL Firm Zip Shares Hit 11-Year Low on Flat Earnings Forecast

February 19, 2026
Australian buy now, pay later firm Zip says it is seeing enthusiasm from American customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Sezzle Debuts Unlimited 5G Mobile Plan to Support Super App Strategy

February 18, 2026
Sezzle has opened a waitlist for a mobile phone plan it will add to its all-in-one financial app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Apple Pay Pushes Installments to In-Store Checkout

February 17, 2026
Apple is promoting the ability of Apple Pay to let users pay over time in stores as well as in apps and online. Get the Full Story Complete the form...