PYMNTS-MonitorEdge-May-2024

sezzle

Sezzle is a publicly traded financial technology company headquartered in Minneapolis, U.S operating in the United States and Canada. The company provides an alternative payment platform offering interest-free installment plans at selected online stores.

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Sezzle Partnerships Bring BNPL to Platforms and Sporting Goods Retailer
Sezzle Partnerships Bring BNPL to Platforms and Sporting Goods Retailer
November 16, 2023  |  BNPL

Sezzle has entered into partnerships to bring its buy now, pay later (BNPL) services to a sporting goods retailer and to hundreds of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)...

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BNPL and Financial Education Unlock Opportunities for Credit-Insecure Consumers 
BNPL and Financial Education Unlock Opportunities for Credit-Insecure Consumers 
November 13, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

While credit rules may vary in other countries, in the United States, having a good credit score is the passport to securing a mortgage, a...

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Sezzle CEO Says Real-Time Business Payments Improve Velocity of Money and the Economy
Sezzle CEO Says Real-Time Business Payments Improve Velocity of Money and the Economy
November 13, 2023  |  B2B Payments

The pain of using checks in B2B transactions is now starkly apparent. Sezzle CEO Charlie Youakim told Karen Webster that buyers and suppliers are actively...

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4 in 10 BNPL Shoppers Use It at Least Once a Month
4 in 10 BNPL Shoppers Use It at Least Once a Month
November 10, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) has gained popularity in recent years among consumers and merchants alike. The payment method allows consumers to obtain goods and...

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Smaller FinTech Issuers Lose Nearly 60% More Revenue to Fraud Than Larger Ones
Smaller FinTech Issuers Lose Nearly 60% More Revenue to Fraud Than Larger Ones
November 07, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

Fraud schemes are evolving alongside technology, becoming more sophisticated and mutating to exploit vulnerabilities within financial institutions. In fact, fraud incidents increased by 13% in...

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What Are the Best Tactics to Improve Credit Scores? 
What Are the Best Tactics to Improve Credit Scores? 
November 02, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Generally speaking, the higher your credit score, the more favorable interest rates and terms you can benefit from when getting a loan.  The scoring model...

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Klarna Unbeat at No.1 in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Buy Now, Pay Later Apps
Klarna Unbeat at No.1 in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Buy Now, Pay Later Apps
October 30, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

This month, PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Buy Now, Pay Later apps remains consistent. Klarna holds the top spot, but Affirm is inching closer, gaining points...

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Credit-Building Apps Ease Financial Wellness Path for High-Debt Gen Xers
Credit-Building Apps Ease Financial Wellness Path for High-Debt Gen Xers
October 24, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

In an era of increasing price levels and eroding purchasing power, having a high credit score is vital for accessing credit and maintaining financial stability....

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Nearly Half of Consumers Who Tried to Increase Their Credit Scores Did
Nearly Half of Consumers Who Tried to Increase Their Credit Scores Did
October 24, 2023  |  Debt

Consumers across income levels, credit scores and generations have accumulated high levels of debt. In fact, credit card debt recently surpassed $1 trillion for the...

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