installment plans

Merchants Not Offering Pay-Later Plans May Miss on End of Holiday Sales
Merchants Not Offering Pay-Later Plans May Miss on End of Holiday Sales
December 29, 2023  |  Retail

As the year comes to an end, most consumers have completed their holiday shopping, although there were still stragglers and undecided shoppers deep into December....

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BNPL’s Surge in 2023: Impact, Adoption and Regulatory Crossroads
BNPL’s Surge in 2023: Impact, Adoption and Regulatory Crossroads
December 28, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

From its nascent stages to its maturing as a force reshaping retail and eCommerce, installment plans, particularly buy now, pay later (BNPL) services, marked a...

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Nearly 40% of High-Income Consumers Use Pay Later Plans
Nearly 40% of High-Income Consumers Use Pay Later Plans
December 27, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

In recent years, split-pay options have gained popularity among consumers of all demographic groups looking for greater flexibility in managing their expenses. But it’s not...

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New Study Finds Acquirer Confusion Clouds Installment Plan Landscape
New Study Finds Acquirer Confusion Clouds Installment Plan Landscape
December 21, 2023  |  BNPL

Merchants affiliated with acquirers offering installment plans are interested in their potential to boost sales, as consumers may make larger purchases if they can spread...

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Affirm Says High Interest Rates Drive Demand for BNPL
Affirm Says High Interest Rates Drive Demand for BNPL
November 14, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Affirm expects an increase in demand for its short-term consumer loans if interest rates remain high for an extended period. Affirm’s...

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Buy Now, Pay Later Thrives Despite Rising Interest Rates
Buy Now, Pay Later Thrives Despite Rising Interest Rates
November 09, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Affirm continues to see demand from investors, reportedly defying earlier concerns about rising interest rates affecting all BNPL lenders. Unlike traditional...

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24% of Consumers Worry Installment Plans Could Lead to Overspending
24% of Consumers Worry Installment Plans Could Lead to Overspending
October 26, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Installment plans have become a preferred payment method for consumers. PYMNTS Intelligence has found that 60% of shoppers used an installment plan to buy consumer...

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Ubiquity Drives Consumer Demand for Credit Card Installment Plans
Ubiquity Drives Consumer Demand for Credit Card Installment Plans
October 19, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Getting what we want — now — but paying later for it is top of consumers’ minds. Nandan Sheth, CEO at Splitit, told Karen Webster...

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21% of Consumers Spread Out Restaurant Meal Payments
21% of Consumers Spread Out Restaurant Meal Payments
October 17, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

As consumers look for ways to afford the luxuries that they want even in the face of ongoing financial challenges, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals that many...

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