Bnpl/page/4 news and trends

Installment Payments Come to Luxury Retail as Wealthy Buyers Feel Price Pressures
Retail // February 25, 2026

About a hundred years ago, so the story goes, F. Scott Fitzgerald, chronicler of the Jazz Age, turned to Ernest Hemingway and remarked, “The rich are different from you and me.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

New York Seeks Public Comment on Proposed BNPL Regulations
Buy Now Pay Later // February 23, 2026

The New York State Department of Financial Services has published and opened for comment proposed regulations for buy now, pay later (BNPL) financing options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Klarna Expands Share of Big-Ticket Furniture Market via Article
Buy Now Pay Later // February 23, 2026

Modern furniture brand Article now offers Klarna’s flexible payment options at checkout in the United States and Canada. 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...

Klarna Converts Checkout Traffic Into $13 Billion in Deposits
Earnings // February 19, 2026

Klarna’s fourth-quarter results offer a snapshot into the appeal of paying over time. They also provide a window into the mechanics of a rapidly scaling financial network, where checkout activity, cards and deposits increasingly reinforce one another. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Interviews & Exclusives
14% of Consumers Use BNPL Even After Holiday Spending Surge

February 17, 2026
Buy now, pay later is no longer just a checkout feature. It is becoming a line item in the monthly household budget. 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. By […]

Buy Now, Pay Later Moves to Groceries, Utilities and Travel as Millennials Lead the Shift

February 09, 2026
What began as a checkout convenience for sneakers and sofas is now threading its way into grocery aisles, utility bills and subscription renewals, as paying over time assumes a regular...

Debit Cards Gain BNPL Options as Banks and FinTechs Converge

January 28, 2026
After-purchase installment plans are moving more firmly into the center of everyday payments, reshaping how banks, FinTechs and retailers compete for the same transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the...

BNPL Use Rises as Credit Card Balances Jump

January 22, 2026
Household finances are increasingly shaped by credit use, as more consumers carry balances month to month rather than paying off purchases in full. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Quick Reads
Sezzle GMV Surges as Super App Plans Advance

February 25, 2026
Sezzle is accelerating its super app plans in 2026 after seeing growing engagement with its existing offerings in 2025, the company said in a Wednesday (Feb. 25) press release. 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 […]

New York Seeks Public Comment on Proposed BNPL Regulations

February 23, 2026
The New York State Department of Financial Services has published and opened for comment proposed regulations for buy now, pay later (BNPL) financing options. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Klarna Expands Share of Big-Ticket Furniture Market via Article

February 23, 2026
Modern furniture brand Article now offers Klarna’s flexible payment options at checkout in the United States and Canada. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Klarna Hits First $1 Billion Revenue Quarter as Banking Users Double

February 19, 2026
Klarna said in a fourth-quarter earnings report that it doubled its number of banking customers over the past year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...