Tagged: buy now pay later

May 14, 2026 @ 12:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna (NYSE:KLAR) has unveiled plans to integrate its flexible payment solutions directly into Google Search and the Gemini app through Google Pay. The rollout, announced on May 12, 2026, targets users in the United States and marks another milestone in the buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) provider’s growing… Read More

May 8, 2026 @ 7:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) announced steady third-quarter fiscal 2026 performance, underscoring its resilience in a volatile economic environment. For the period ended March 31, 2026, the company reported gross merchandise volume (GMV) of $11.6 billion, marking a 35% increase from the prior year. Total… Read More

April 5, 2026 @ 6:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna (NYSE:KLAR), the global digital bank and payments innovator, has unveiled two strategic funding initiatives in quick succession to enhance its capital efficiency and accelerate growth in key markets. These arrangements highlight the Fintech company’s ongoing efforts to optimize its balance sheet while scaling flexible financing… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 4:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In February 2026, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond released a detailed examination of the “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) sector, focusing on its rapid evolution and broader economic effects. Authored by economist Zhu Wang, the research report highlights how these short-term financing options have… Read More

February 4, 2026 @ 7:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ: AFRM) has recently forged key collaborations to broaden its flexible payment solutions. These moves aim to integrate seamless financing options into everyday business and consumer tools, addressing growing demands for transparent and accessible credit alternatives. By partnering with established players in accounting… Read More

January 25, 2026 @ 8:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM), a buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) provider listed on NASDAQ under the ticker AFRM, has formally applied to regulatory bodies to create its own banking entity. On January 23, 2026, the company announced it had filed proposals with the Nevada Division of Financial… Read More

January 20, 2026 @ 1:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech company Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) has announced an upgrade to its underwriting system. The financial technology firm, known for its relatively more transparent payment solutions, is now integrating advanced real-time data points to provide a more accurate snapshot of users’ financial health… Read More

October 2, 2025 @ 2:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ace Hardware, the world’s hardware cooperative, announced a partnership with Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that enables consumers and helps merchants drive growth, to provide a pay over time option to clients making in-store purchases. With more than 5,200 different locations, most of which… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 5:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM), the flexible payment solutions provider, has unveiled updates that broaden its “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) offerings across retail, home services, and wellness sectors. Announced this month, these developments seemingly underscore Affirm’s commitment to transparent, consumer-friendly financing amid a… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 1:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) has shared key insights from Vishal Kapoor, who has provided some perspective on the challenges associated with credit card rewards. In a blog post, Vishal Kapoor of Affirm poses the following question: Are points you might redeem someday worth more… Read More

August 29, 2025 @ 11:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) has released its fiscal fourth quarter 2025 results on August 28, 2025, delivering a performance that exceeded analyst expectations and sent its stock soaring by 13% (but the stock price has pulled back a bit at the time… Read More

August 25, 2025 @ 2:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Swedish BNPL Fintech Klarna has recently announced significant updates in securing funding and expanding its technological footprint, positioning itself for substantial growth in key markets. The Buy Now Pay Later fintech has finalized two major financial agreements and revealed plans to integrate its payment services… Read More

August 16, 2025 @ 3:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna, the Swedish fintech that is focused on buy now, pay later (BNPL) services, is navigating a complex landscape as it prepares for its anticipated U.S. stock market debut. Despite reporting a net loss for the second quarter of 2025, the company is pushing forward… Read More

August 13, 2025 @ 9:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, announced that it is expanding its collaboration with Google Pay and making its flexible payment options available “via autofill on Chrome.” This announcement builds on Affirm’s launch “on Google Pay in… Read More

August 4, 2025 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Swedish BNPL Fintech Klarna is reportedly gearing up to relaunch its initial public offering (IPO) this autumn, following a pause earlier this year. Sources cited by Sky News indicate that the company and its advisors are targeting a September or October listing, provided market conditions… Read More

July 21, 2025 @ 8:06 am By JD Alois  |  

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services have emerged as a popular method for consumers to access credit. Typically offered at the point of sale, BNPL providers can offer immediate credit, frequently at a lower interest rate than traditional credit cards. While providing a good service… Read More

June 25, 2025 @ 10:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant shift for the consumer credit landscape, Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO), the company behind the widely used FICO credit score, announced that it will incorporate Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loan data into its credit scoring model. This move, reported by The Wall… Read More

May 8, 2025 @ 3:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tekmetric, an automotive repair shop management solution, has expanded its partnership with Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network enabling buy now, pay later (BNPL) services. This collaboration enables thousands of auto repair shops using Tekmetric’s platform to offer customers flexible payment options, both online and… Read More

March 22, 2025 @ 7:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Qlarifi, a fintech startup transforming credit reporting for Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL), has announced the completion of its pre-seed funding round. The investment round, backed by a combination of HoneyComb Asset Management, Carthona Capital and a selection of angel investors “including Australian rugby legend… Read More

March 16, 2025 @ 5:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL), a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution, is rolling out a suite of features to make digital commerce and shopping more intuitive and accessible. With the Sezzle app, consumers are reportedly able to shop anywhere, compare prices accurately, and find various deals… Read More