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Australia’s Zip Buys Minority Stake in India’s BNPL Startup ZestMoney

Australia’s Zip Buys Minority Stake in India’s BNPL Startup ZestMoney
Australia’s Zip Buys Minority Stake in India’s BNPL Startup ZestMoney
September 22, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now pay later (BNPL) startup Zip, formerly Quadpay, purchased a $50 million minority stake in the Indian BNPL newcomer ZestMoney as part of a...

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Lease-To-Own Options Can Help Durable Goods Merchants Reach 79 Million Retail Invisibles
Lease-To-Own Options Can Help Durable Goods Merchants Reach 79 Million Retail Invisibles
September 20, 2021  |  Retail

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London FinTech Curve Launches BNPL Alternative
London FinTech Curve Launches BNPL Alternative
September 16, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

London FinTech and super app startup Curve is introducing a new installment product to compete against the buy now pay later (BNPL) market, according to...

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Sezzle CEO Responds To Square’s BNPL Deal: We’ll Manage All The Ways Consumers Pay
Sezzle CEO Responds To Square’s BNPL Deal: We’ll Manage All The Ways Consumers Pay
August 13, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Just days after Square’s shock $29 billion acquisition of Afterpay, its Minnesota-based buy now, pay later (BNPL) rival Sezzle said it’s planning to leverage its...

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BNPL Bulks Up Sales Of Protein Shakes And Sports Nutrition Products
BNPL Bulks Up Sales Of Protein Shakes And Sports Nutrition Products
August 12, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

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BigCommerce Taps Sezzle As Preferred Provider Amid Rising BNPL Demand
BigCommerce Taps Sezzle As Preferred Provider Amid Rising BNPL Demand
August 03, 2021  |  Retail

With Square preparing to acquire Afterpay for $29 billion, the buy now, pay later (BNPL) space is hotter than ever. The Square-Afterpay deal will see...

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Alt-Credit App Ranking Is A Who’s Who Of BNPL Rivals — And A Few Revelations
Alt-Credit App Ranking Is A Who’s Who Of BNPL Rivals — And A Few Revelations
August 02, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

With a nod to the timeless talent of Rod Serling, we say, “submitted for your approval” and proffer the following factoid: The most recent edition...

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Report: Financially Underserved Consumers 3X More Likely To Use BNPL Options At Checkout
Report: Financially Underserved Consumers 3X More Likely To Use BNPL Options At Checkout
July 14, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

The digital shift has created a range of new options for consumers who want better customer experiences, including new ways to pay. Get the Full...

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Alt-Credit App Ranking Heats Up Slightly As Summer Takes The Installment Path
Alt-Credit App Ranking Heats Up Slightly As Summer Takes The Installment Path
June 30, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

We won’t name names while setting off on another PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Alternative Credit Apps — it’s all in the numbers below, as we shall...

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