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Amount Snaps Up Linear to Power Loan Origination Programs
Amount Snaps Up Linear to Power Loan Origination Programs
February 01, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Banking tech provider Amount is acquiring small business and account origination platform Linear Financial Technologies for an undisclosed amount, the companies announced on Tuesday (Feb....

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Bank-Issued BNPL Interest Cuts Through All Demographics
Bank-Issued BNPL Interest Cuts Through All Demographics
January 31, 2022  |  Buy Now Pay Later

It’s not just those who are pinching every penny and living paycheck to paycheck who are interested in making their payments in installments, according to...

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Report: 70% of BNPL Users Would Use Bank Installment Options, if Available
Report: 70% of BNPL Users Would Use Bank Installment Options, if Available
January 26, 2022  |  BNPL

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Amount: 2021 Was the Year of Relevance
Amount: 2021 Was the Year of Relevance
January 10, 2022  |  Opinion

Faced with ever-increasing competition from would-be disruptors, banks and FinTechs forged alliances to meet the needs of digital-first customers. Read Amount CEO Adam Hughes’ thoughts...

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Banks Can Win at Buy Now, Pay Later If They Play to Their Strengths
Banks Can Win at Buy Now, Pay Later If They Play to Their Strengths
December 17, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

No disrespect to crypto, but few would disagree that buy now, pay later (BNPL) is the payments sensation of the pandemic era, with PYMNTS research...

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Lending Platforms, Virtual Cards Give Banks New Tools to Compete with BNPL Pure Plays
Lending Platforms, Virtual Cards Give Banks New Tools to Compete with BNPL Pure Plays
October 26, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is having a moment — one that won’t dissipate anytime soon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Transforming Banks Into BNPL Pacesetters
Transforming Banks Into BNPL Pacesetters
October 25, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

The physical constraints and financial insecurity brought on by the global pandemic last year no doubt set the stage for today’s rapidly increasing adoption of...

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Tech Startup Amount Notches $100 Million At $1 Billion Valuation
Tech Startup Amount Notches $100 Million At $1 Billion Valuation
May 18, 2021  |  Investments

Technology startup Amount has closed a Series D funding round of $100 million at a $1 billion valuation, giving it unicorn status, the company said...

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Barclays Pairs With Amount To Create White Label For BNPL Platforms
Barclays Pairs With Amount To Create White Label For BNPL Platforms
April 28, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

The growing and increasingly competitive buy now, pay later space sees a pair of entrants this week teaming up to take on the segment together....

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