Installment Plans news and trends

Healthcare Sector Leads Drive Toward the ‘Embedded Everything’ Economy
Connected Economy // October 21, 2024

Embedded finance, and in particular lending, is finding its way into various URL, app and brick-and-mortar settings these days, and is also rendered at the point of sale, giving an indication of how prevalent its integration into the connected economy has become. Get the Full...

New Data: Half of Consumers Would Switch Merchants for Access to Card-Linked Installments
Consumer Payments // August 05, 2024

Consumers are interested in options that help them manage their finances better. Many are turning to pay later plans for this reason. Installment plans linked to consumers’ existing cards are one option merchants need to consider. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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

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) and card-linked installment plans. Merchants and acquirers broadly agree that offering pay later plans can both boost sales and drive...

Chase to Decline Credit Card Payments for Third-Party BNPL Plans
BNPL // July 17, 2024

Chase told customers that it will stop allowing its credit cards to be used to pay for third-party buy now, pay later (BNPL) plans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Healthcare Sector Leads Drive Toward the ‘Embedded Everything’ Economy

October 21, 2024
Embedded finance, and in particular lending, is finding its way into various URL, app and brick-and-mortar settings these days, and is also rendered at the point of sale, giving an indication of how prevalent its integration into the connected economy has become. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy […]

New Data: Timing Is Key to Success of Installment Plan Offers

July 18, 2024
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) and card-linked installment plans. Merchants...

Why Merchants Prefer Card-Linked Pay Later Options

June 21, 2024
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. This shift — a 16%...

Why Gen Z Shops Merchants That Offer Pay Later Plans

May 16, 2024
Pay later plans have gained value since they offer consumers flexibility and better spend management. PYMNTS Intelligence reveals consumers’ preferences for these plans, particularly around buy now, pay later (BNPL)...

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QuickFee and Mango Partner on Payment Plans for Accounting Firms

December 04, 2024
QuickFee and Mango Practice Management have partnered to enable accounting firms to offer their clients a payment plan option. 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 this form, […]

Chase to Decline Credit Card Payments for Third-Party BNPL Plans

July 17, 2024
Chase told customers that it will stop allowing its credit cards to be used to pay for third-party buy now, pay later (BNPL) plans. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Report: 25% of UK BNPL Users Hit With Late Fees

January 02, 2024
Nearly a quarter of British buy now, pay later (BNPL) users have been charged late fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Affirm Says High Interest Rates Drive Demand for BNPL

November 14, 2023
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Affirm expects an increase in demand for its short-term consumer loans if interest rates remain high for an extended period. Get the Full Story Complete the...