alternative credit

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

Consumers seeking alternatives to traditional credit are turning their attention to lease-to-own options when purchasing durable goods. Lease-to-own allows consumers to acquire new items without...

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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

Customers’ return to physical stores has been underway in recent months, with many viewing in-person retail as a treat after more than a year of...

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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. Buy now, pay...

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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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