Around the world, grocers are exploring buy now, pay later (BNPL) capabilities to offer installment options to consumers struggling with inflation. In the United Kingdom, for instance, BNPL is getting one step closer to making its way into grocery stores. Klarna announced Friday (June 7)...
The first few days of Apple’s annual developer conference, stretching from Monday (June 10) to Friday (June 14), may seemingly be all about artificial intelligence. But a set of announcements Tuesday (June 11) highlights some key ways the tech giant is stretching the reach of...
Apple Pay users in the United States will be able to apply for buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans through Affirm during checkout. This is one of several new features that will be added to Apple Pay in the fall, Apple said in a Tuesday...
More consumers would use buy now, pay later (BNPL) for larger purchases if they could be sufficiently rewarded for doing so. By the Numbers The PYMNTS Intelligence report “Tracking the Digital Payments Takeover: What BNPL Needs to Win Wider Adoption” was based on a survey...
June 11, 2024
The first few days of Apple’s annual developer conference, stretching from Monday (June 10) to Friday (June 14), may seemingly be all about artificial intelligence. But a set of announcements Tuesday (June 11) highlights some key ways the tech giant is stretching the reach of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet beyond the iPhone or credit […]
May 10, 2024
Financial institutions (FIs) looking to get a piece of the action in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) space might be wise to investigate their timing. As FIs have struggled...
April 08, 2024
Debt continues to mount — and at an accelerated pace, per the Federal Reserve’s latest tally on consumer credit. Within that growth likely lies a continued use of card installment plans....
April 04, 2024
As inflation persists, so does sticker shock. For merchants seeking to close the sale, financing offered at the point of sale — before the purchase is made — can help...
June 24, 2024
Klarna sold its online checkout solution, Klarna Checkout (KCO), for $520 million to a group of investors led by BLQ Invest CEO and founding partner Kamjar Hajabdolahi. The buyers will assume ownership of KCO on Oct. 1, and Klarna’s payment methods will continue to be offered in the checkout, Klarna said in a Monday (June […]
June 11, 2024
Apple Pay users in the United States will be able to apply for buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans through Affirm during checkout. This is one of several new features...
June 03, 2024
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform Sezzle launched a partnership with California’s Vallarta Supermarkets. “Sezzle’s evolution into the grocery sector meets the increasing demand from shoppers to use BNPL for...
May 13, 2024
Aplazo has raised $70 million in equity funding, including a $45 million Series B, to continue building its omnichannel payment platform. The Mexico-based company will also use artificial intelligence (AI)...
