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BNPL Finds an Audience Among Super-Prime Shoppers
BNPL // August 20, 2026

Consumers who spread their purchases across several buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers are also the ones most prepared to pay for something BNPL was built to avoid: interest. That distinction may impact how far the product can move beyond Pay in 4. Get the...

Klarna Card Users Hit 6.5 Million but Stock Plunges on Lower Outlook
Earnings // August 18, 2026

Klarna is getting consumers to use it for more than pay-in-four, but the second quarter also showed what happens to transaction growth when discretionary spending slows in a major market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Patient Financing Becomes Part of the Healthcare Checkout
Healthcare // August 17, 2026

For a patient facing a crown, a new pair of prescription lenses or an unexpected veterinary procedure, the decision to proceed can depend as much on when the bill must be paid as on how much it costs. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Housecall Pro Brings Klarna Payment Tools to Home Service Pros
BNPL // August 12, 2026

Home service professionals using the Housecall Pro platform can now offer their customers Klarna’s payment solutions, Klarna said in a Wednesday (Aug. 12) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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BNPL Finds an Audience Among Super-Prime Shoppers

August 20, 2026
Consumers who spread their purchases across several buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers are also the ones most prepared to pay for something BNPL was built to avoid: interest. That distinction may impact how far the product can move beyond Pay in 4. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and […]

Patient Financing Becomes Part of the Healthcare Checkout

August 17, 2026
For a patient facing a crown, a new pair of prescription lenses or an unexpected veterinary procedure, the decision to proceed can depend as much on when the bill must...

Furniture.com and Flex Pay Turn 77 Stores Into One Purchase

August 11, 2026
Watch more: Need to Know With Tom Botts of Flex Pay by Upgrade and Dan Russotto of Furniture.com Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

BNPL Boosts Basket Size When Shoppers See It Early

July 09, 2026
Buy now, pay later has moved well beyond its original role as an alternative payment method at checkout. It is shaping how retailers present products, influence purchase decisions and guide...

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Klarna Card Users Hit 6.5 Million but Stock Plunges on Lower Outlook

August 18, 2026
Klarna is getting consumers to use it for more than pay-in-four, but the second quarter also showed what happens to transaction growth when discretionary spending slows in a major market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Housecall Pro Brings Klarna Payment Tools to Home Service Pros

August 12, 2026
Home service professionals using the Housecall Pro platform can now offer their customers Klarna’s payment solutions, Klarna said in a Wednesday (Aug. 12) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Ebanx and Pagaleve Use Pix to Offer BNPL in Brazil

July 28, 2026
Ebanx and Pagaleve have partnered to enable consumers in Brazil to pay in installments using the country’s instant payment system, Pix. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

FCA Sees Tests Ahead as Pay Later Law Goes Into Effect

June 25, 2026
Starting next month, new pay later protections go into effect for British consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...