Affirm’s fiscal second quarter illustrated how buy now, pay later is becoming embedded in routine commerce, where paying over time was once reserved for occasional large purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Affirm has partnered with FinTech company Esusu to enable some people to pay their rent in two installments, CNBC reported Thursday (Jan. 22), citing an Affirm spokesperson. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
The latest inflation data released Tuesday (Jan. 13) suggests a steady pace of inflation overall, but groceries and other essentials continue to rise faster than the headline number and influence how consumers plan and pay for everyday life. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
Cash App has announced that it will test a feature that allows users of its money app to see how their choices affect the company’s lending decisions, and a feature that lets its cardholders turn purchases into pay-over-time loans. Get the Full Story Complete the...
September 09, 2025
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July 25, 2025
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) options have become deeply embedded in the financial lives of consumers in the United States, influencing everything from daily grocery runs to major appliance purchases....
May 08, 2025
In its fiscal third quarter, Affirm’s gross merchandise value jumped double digits, all but one spending category showed gains, underscoring the appeal of paying over time, and 1.8 million new...
May 01, 2025
The “What’s Next in Payments” series exploring the dynamic service economy has focused on the evolution of payments companies as they add a range of offerings that once were the...
February 17, 2026
Apple is promoting the ability of Apple Pay to let users pay over time in stores as well as in apps and 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. […]
November 19, 2025
Cash App has announced that it will test a feature that allows users of its money app to see how their choices affect the company’s lending decisions, and a feature...
August 05, 2025
An effort by FICO to include consumers’ buy now, pay later (BNPL) activity in credit scores has reportedly hit a snag. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
July 29, 2025
Splitit and Ant International’s Antom have partnered to enable merchants to offer their customers a card-linked installment payment option. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
