Buy Now Pay Later news and trends

Mastercard and LoanPro to Launch Installment Loan Cards
Loans // December 16, 2025

Mastercard and LoanPro plan to launch a program that will enable lenders to deliver installment loans through virtual and physical cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Credit Is Being Rewritten and Banks Are Running Out of Time, Says Thredd CEO
Payment Methods // December 16, 2025

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Socure Acquires Qlarifi in Move Toward BNPL Credit Infrastructure
Acquisitions // December 05, 2025

Socure acquired Qlarifi to establish what it called “the industry’s first unified identity, anti-fraud and BNPL credit infrastructure.” 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...

Nearly 1 in 5 Gen Z Turn to BNPL as Traditional Credit Plays a Smaller...
Buy Now Pay Later // December 04, 2025

Generation Z consumers are not only saving more; they’re reshaping how financial activity moves, stores and circulates online. 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...

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Nearly 1 in 5 Gen Z Turn to BNPL as Traditional Credit Plays a Smaller Role

December 04, 2025
Generation Z consumers are not only saving more; they’re reshaping how financial activity moves, stores and circulates online. 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, you […]

Instant Payouts and Smarter Credit Give Payments a Thankful 2025

November 26, 2025
Thanksgiving invites a pause, a chance to acknowledge progress in a year that has been unpredictable for consumers and businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Consumers Lose Ground in Holiday Shopping Season Even as Paycheck Stress Briefly Eases

November 20, 2025
As the annual holiday shopping ritual ramps up, consumers’ finances are less robust than they might appear. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Colorado Court Ruling Puts BNPL Lending Models Under Fresh Pressure

November 19, 2025
Buy now, pay later (BNPL)’s rapid expansion across retail, travel, healthcare and even everyday essentials has made it one of the fastest-growing credit products in the United States, but its...

Quick Reads
Fashion Retailer Revolve Expands Affirm’s Flexible Payment Options to Canada and UK

December 16, 2025
Revolve Group, a fashion retailer for millennial and Generation Z consumers, now offers Affirm’s flexible payment options to shoppers in Canada and the United Kingdom. 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, […]

Mastercard and LoanPro to Launch Installment Loan Cards

December 16, 2025
Mastercard and LoanPro plan to launch a program that will enable lenders to deliver installment loans through virtual and physical cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Socure Acquires Qlarifi in Move Toward BNPL Credit Infrastructure

December 05, 2025
Socure acquired Qlarifi to establish what it called “the industry’s first unified identity, anti-fraud and BNPL credit infrastructure.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Klarna Expands BNPL Presence in Furniture Category With Cozey Partnership

December 02, 2025
Direct-to-consumer furniture brand Cozey has added Klarna’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) solutions to its online stores in the United States and Canada. Get the Full Story Complete the form...