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Sezzle and David’s Bridal Tout BNPL to Ease Wedding Cost Stress
BNPL // February 17, 2026

Sezzle and David’s Bridal teamed up with the Times Square Alliance to highlight payment solutions during a “Love in Times Square” event held on Valentine’s Day (Saturday, Feb. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

14% of Consumers Use BNPL Even After Holiday Spending Surge
BNPL // 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...

Buy Now, Pay Later Moves to Groceries, Utilities and Travel as Millennials Lead the Shift
Consumer Finance // 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 place in household budgeting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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

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 form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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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...

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Sezzle and David’s Bridal Tout BNPL to Ease Wedding Cost Stress

February 17, 2026
Sezzle and David’s Bridal teamed up with the Times Square Alliance to highlight payment solutions during a “Love in Times Square” event held on Valentine’s Day (Saturday, Feb. 14). 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 […]

Virgin Media O2 Teams With Affirm on Hardware Sales

February 06, 2026
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 form to unlock this article...

Affirm Becomes Expedia Group’s Exclusive BNPL Provider in US

January 30, 2026
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 Full Story Complete the form...

U.S. Bank and Mastercard Debut BNPL Alternative ‘Split Card’

November 05, 2025
U.S. Bank has debuted a credit card that converts purchases into monthly payment plans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...