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...
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 to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
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 form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
For millions of households, rent is the anchor expense that dictates everything else. PYMNTS Intelligence has estimated that housing absorbs 37% of take-home pay for consumers earning under $50,000 annually, compared with about 13% for households above that income threshold, underscoring how sharply rent constrains...
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 and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]
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...
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...
January 21, 2026
Americans are no longer just spreading payments over time. They are spreading risk, timing and lifestyle choices as rising costs reshape how discretionary spending actually happens. Get the Full Story...
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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, […]
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...
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...
October 21, 2025
Affirm wants the U.S. to find ways to cap late fees on pay-later loans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
