Installment Payments news and trends

Lenders Have Been Reading Subprime Consumers All Wrong
Consumer Insights // May 29, 2026

A new PYMNTS Intelligence report suggests the most important shift in consumer credit may not be happening among prime borrowers at all. 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 From Checkout Perk to Credit Union Retention Tool
Credit Unions // May 20, 2026

Younger generations are no longer a future growth segment for credit unions. They are an active, demanding customer base whose expectations around payments are shaping product decisions today. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Klarna Expands Deposits and Debit Push as GMV Hits $33.7 Billion
Earnings // May 14, 2026

Consumers leaning on buy now, pay later for everything from groceries to larger-ticket purchases helped push Klarna deeper into everyday spending during the first quarter, while deposits, debit usage and point-of-sale financing increasingly are part of the company’s growth story. Get the Full Story Complete...

43% of SMBs Would Pay to Make Purchases in Installments
SMBs // April 20, 2026

Small businesses aren’t just shopping for new ways to pay. They’re looking for tools that give them greater control over timing, visibility and day-to-day cash flow. That is the more interesting takeaway in “Ready for Change: Why Nearly Half of SMBs Want to Ditch Cash...

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Lenders Have Been Reading Subprime Consumers All Wrong

May 29, 2026
A new PYMNTS Intelligence report suggests the most important shift in consumer credit may not be happening among prime borrowers at all. 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 From Checkout Perk to Credit Union Retention Tool

May 20, 2026
Younger generations are no longer a future growth segment for credit unions. They are an active, demanding customer base whose expectations around payments are shaping product decisions today. Get the...

43% of SMBs Would Pay to Make Purchases in Installments

April 20, 2026
Small businesses aren’t just shopping for new ways to pay. They’re looking for tools that give them greater control over timing, visibility and day-to-day cash flow. That is the more...

Pay Later Moves Upstream as Stripe and Cash App Expand Credit

April 08, 2026
Paying over time remains one of the most durable behaviors in commerce.  The delivery systems of paying over time are moving away from simply surfacing those options at checkout, embedding...

Quick Reads
BNPL Set to Come Under Supervision of UK’s FCA

July 13, 2026
This week marks a new era for buy now, pay later (BNPL) products in the U.K. 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 agree to […]

Velera Wants Consumers to Turn to Credit Unions for BNPL

April 07, 2026
Velera has expanded its buy now, pay later (BNPL) capabilities for credit unions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Cash App Brings Installment Plans to P2P Payments

April 02, 2026
Cash App users can now spread the cost of peer-to-peer (P2P) money transfers over time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Splitit Launches Card Installments for In-Person Transactions

March 23, 2026
Splitit has debuted a mobile solution designed to bring credit card-linked installments into face-to-face sales scenarios. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...