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PayPal Discussing Sale to Stripe After Rejecting First Offer

August 14, 2026
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Platforms Use Payments Data to Push Deeper Into Merchant Credit
Working Capital // August 14, 2026

A merchant that once represented a stream of transaction fees can now represent a lending relationship, and second-quarter earnings results show payments platforms putting more money behind that proposition. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Synchrony and PayPal Bring Special Financing to Entire Mastercard Network
BNPL // August 10, 2026

Synchrony and PayPal now offer PayPal Credit Card cardholders special financing everywhere Mastercard is accepted. 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,...

PayPal Shifts Its Comeback From Checkout to the Wallet
Earnings // July 28, 2026

PayPal’s turnaround hinges on a digital rebuild that includes stabilizing the checkout button consumers know today while preparing for a commerce environment in which artificial intelligence agents, digital identity and financial services could change what that button needs to do. Get the Full Story Complete...

Retail Stores Are Becoming Financial Destinations
Retail // July 23, 2026

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Retail Stores Are Becoming Financial Destinations

July 23, 2026
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74% of BNPL Users Choose More Than One Provider

July 20, 2026
Buy now, pay later users are no longer choosing one provider and staying loyal. They are building a payment toolkit, selecting different installment options for different purchases. Get the Full...

BNPL Boosts Basket Size When Shoppers See It Early

July 09, 2026
Buy now, pay later has moved well beyond its original role as an alternative payment method at checkout. It is shaping how retailers present products, influence purchase decisions and guide...

70% of Consumers Pick Retailers Based on Payment Options

June 26, 2026
Only about 20% of businesses appear ready for the next phase of shopping, where AI agents may help consumers find, compare and buy products before they ever visit a merchant’s...

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PayPal Discussing Sale to Stripe After Rejecting First Offer

August 14, 2026
PayPal Holdings is in talks with a group that includes Stripe and Advent International, negotiating to sell itself at a price potentially higher than the one the companies offered in July, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Friday (Aug. 14), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and […]

Synchrony and PayPal Bring Special Financing to Entire Mastercard Network

August 10, 2026
Synchrony and PayPal now offer PayPal Credit Card cardholders special financing everywhere Mastercard is accepted. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

PayPal Board Calls $53 Billion Stripe-Advent Bid Inadequate

July 17, 2026
PayPal’s board believes the $53 billion takeover offer from Stripe and Advent International offered on July 15 undervalues the company. According to a report from Reuters, the development could potentially...

Stripe and Advent Make $53 Billion Play for PayPal

July 15, 2026
PayPal shares jumped about 16% in premarket trading Wednesday after reports that Stripe and Advent International submitted a joint $60.50-a-share offer, valuing the company at more than $53 billion. Get...