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Stripe Doesn’t Just Want PayPal, It’s Targeting Shopper Habit Formation

July 16, 2026
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Stripe’s Next Growth Engine Could Be PayPal’s Wallet
Processor Acquisition // July 15, 2026

Stripe and PayPal have spent years expanding across digital commerce from opposite directions. 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....

Stripe and Advent Make $53 Billion Play for PayPal
Acquiring // 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 the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

PayPal Expands UK BNPL Offering Ahead of New Regulations
BNPL // July 14, 2026

PayPal introduced another buy now, pay later (BNPL) option for its customers in the United Kingdom, according to a Tuesday (July 14) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

BNPL Boosts Basket Size When Shoppers See It Early
BNPL // 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 shoppers through the buying process before a payment screen ever appears. Get the Full Story...

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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 shoppers through the buying process before a payment screen ever appears. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited […]

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...

PayPal’s New CEO Starts With a $1.5B Cleanup

May 05, 2026
PayPal’s first-quarter earnings announcement, conference call commentary and guidance Tuesday (May 5) described a company in the midst of an overhaul. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Stars Align for Passkeys but Will Adoption Follow?

February 26, 2026
A merchant’s returning customer attempts to complete a $1,800 luxury purchase on a mobile device, mistypes a password twice, triggers a reset email and leaves before the link arrives. Get...

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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 the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

PayPal Expands UK BNPL Offering Ahead of New Regulations

July 14, 2026
PayPal introduced another buy now, pay later (BNPL) option for its customers in the United Kingdom, according to a Tuesday (July 14) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the...

PayPal Gains Role in Europe’s Payments Standards Push

July 02, 2026
PayPal said Thursday (July 2) that it has secured a seat at the table to influence the future of payments in Europe by joining the European Payments Council (EPC). Get the Full...

PayPal Weighs Shutdown of Venture Capital Arm in Corporate Overhaul

June 17, 2026
PayPal is “exploring strategic options” for its venture capital arm, a company spokesperson told Fortune in a report posted Tuesday (June 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...