installment payments

New Data: Timing Is Key to Success of Installment Plan Offers
New Data: Timing Is Key to Success of Installment Plan Offers
July 18, 2024  |  Consumer Payments

The popularity of pay later plans has been on the rise. Consumers are becoming more aware of options such as buy now, pay later (BNPL)...

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Synchrony Sees Digital Mix Key to Navigating Uncertain Environment
Synchrony Sees Digital Mix Key to Navigating Uncertain Environment
July 17, 2024  |  Earnings

In today’s uncertain environment, consumers want one thing: choice. That’s because macroeconomic uncertainty over inflation and interest rates is rocking consumer behavior and affecting big-ticket...

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Klarna Reportedly Prepping for Possible 2025 US IPO
Klarna Reportedly Prepping for Possible 2025 US IPO
July 17, 2024  |  IPO

Klarna is reportedly weighing financial advisors for its U.S. initial public offering (IPO). Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan Chase and Morgan Stanley were the top contenders...

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85% of Retailers See Rise in Online Card-Linked Pay Later Plans
85% of Retailers See Rise in Online Card-Linked Pay Later Plans
July 01, 2024  |  BNPL

With buy now, pay later (BNPL) plans becoming increasingly accepted across merchant sectors, retailers are proving to be the payment method’s biggest champion. A PYMNTS...

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Only 6% of Acquirers Offer Installment Payment Options at Checkout
Only 6% of Acquirers Offer Installment Payment Options at Checkout
June 21, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Fifty-four percent of acquirers — those financial institutions (FIs) that process credit and debit card transactions on behalf of merchants — say they support card-linked...

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Why Merchants Prefer Card-Linked Pay Later Options
Why Merchants Prefer Card-Linked Pay Later Options
June 21, 2024  |  Consumer Payments

Merchants are increasingly recognizing the value of offering general-purpose credit card-linked installment plans. In fact, 37% of merchants now provide these installment plans at checkout....

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Payment Network Zilch Aims to Triple Sales After Raising $127 Million
Payment Network Zilch Aims to Triple Sales After Raising $127 Million
June 19, 2024  |  Investments

British payments FinTech Zilch has raised $127 million in debt financing via Deutsche Bank. The funding will help the company accelerate its ability to launch...

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Apple Shutters Pay Later as It Paves Broader Path for Installment Loans
Apple Shutters Pay Later as It Paves Broader Path for Installment Loans
June 17, 2024  |  Apple Pay

Nearly two years after its initial announcement and about eight months after its nationwide debut, Apple Pay Later is being discontinued.  In the wake of...

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Acquirer Survey Shows Card-Linked Installments Help Merchants Boost Sales
Acquirer Survey Shows Card-Linked Installments Help Merchants Boost Sales
June 10, 2024  |  Consumer Payments

There is a gap between acquirers’ self-reports and implementation. While 72% of acquirers say they support credit card-linked installment options online or in-store, only 3...

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