Afterpay news and trends

Klarna and Afterpay Keep BNPL Data From Credit Bureaus
Buy Now Pay Later // August 05, 2025

An effort by FICO to include consumers’ buy now, pay later (BNPL) activity in credit scores has reportedly hit a snag. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Block Says It’s Extended Over $100 Billion in Credit to Consumers and SMBs
Loans // May 20, 2025

Block said Tuesday (May 20) that since the launch of its credit products, it has extended over $100 billion in credit while keeping its loss rates “low.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Block Renews Bets on AI, Ecosystem Lending as Growth Softens
Earnings // May 01, 2025

For a company long hailed as a tech disruptor in financial services, Block’s Q1 2025 results present a paradox. One of slowing growth amid a flurry of innovation.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Cash App Embeds Afterpay Into App for BNPL
BNPL // March 17, 2025

Mobile payments provider Cash App says it has formed a pay later partnership with Afterpay. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Australia Leads Global BNPL Charge, Triples US Adoption Rate

June 28, 2024
As buy now, pay later (BNPL) options become more common around the world, the Land Down Under is leading the charge by a considerable margin. 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, […]

Affirm, Afterpay Cut Rewards Programs as BNPL Firms Try New Loyalty Models

February 06, 2024
As buy now, pay later (BNPL) companies tinker with different methods to drive long-term engagement, Affirm and Afterpay are rethinking their loyalty strategies. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

IKEA US CEO Shares 2024 Strategy to Blend Retail, Payments and AI for Shopper Appeal

February 01, 2024
IKEA’s unique, maze-like retail format has consistently appealed to consumers worldwide.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

IKEA Says the Time’s Right to Bring BNPL In-Store and Online

September 20, 2023
Christine Briganti, Financial Services Deployment Project Leader for IKEA, told PYMNTS that the growing embrace of buy now, pay later (BNPL) will help broaden the Swedish furniture retailer’s reach in...

Quick Reads
Klarna and Afterpay Keep BNPL Data From Credit Bureaus

August 05, 2025
An effort by FICO to include consumers’ buy now, pay later (BNPL) activity in credit scores has reportedly hit a snag. 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 completing […]

Block Says It’s Extended Over $100 Billion in Credit to Consumers and SMBs

May 20, 2025
Block said Tuesday (May 20) that since the launch of its credit products, it has extended over $100 billion in credit while keeping its loss rates “low.” Get the Full...

Block Renews Bets on AI, Ecosystem Lending as Growth Softens

May 01, 2025
For a company long hailed as a tech disruptor in financial services, Block’s Q1 2025 results present a paradox. One of slowing growth amid a flurry of innovation.  Get the...

Cash App Embeds Afterpay Into App for BNPL

March 17, 2025
Mobile payments provider Cash App says it has formed a pay later partnership with Afterpay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...