BNPL

BNPL users have less access to credit, but they outpace non-BNPL users in the use of credit products

  • With credit card fees rising, customers with limited liquidity options are turning to alternatives like BNPL. But they are also avid users of other credit product types.
  • However, BNPL's affect on credit score is different than that of credit card debt, and how it works may not be clear to all consumers.
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BNPL, Payments

‘Zero of my profits will come from late fees’: Affirm’s Max Levchin on building trust in lending

  • In a recent fireside chat, Affirm's Max Levchin reflected on the early days of building Affirm, offering insights into the challenges of getting the company off the ground and shaping its installment products.
  • Levchin also spoke about the decisions behind Affirm's product structure and the personal experience of navigating a space that was still largely undefined early on.
10Q Editor | May 29, 2025
BNPL, Business of Fintech

B2C BNPL changed shopping – can international B2B BNPL players do the same for North American SMBs?

  • European firms are scaling globally, with a growing focus on the US B2B BNPL market. Among them, Two is gearing up for a North American launch this year.
  • Two’s product lineup remains largely the same across the markets it serves, but it aims to localize its product suite for North American customers upon launch. We explore how.
Sara Khairi | April 24, 2025
BNPL

BNPL is expanding its scope, and banks are finding their way into the narrative

  • BNPL set sail beyond its retail comfort zone this month, trading shopping carts for cruise decks and exploring new horizons.
  • As the BNPL market matures, major FIs like Citi and JPM are deepening their involvement, shaping market trends and shifting Wall Street’s perspective on alternative lending.
Sara Khairi | March 28, 2025
BNPL

How Zip Co is rewriting its playbook for the BNPL 2.0 era

  • Once seen as a convenience for splurging on big-ticket items, BNPL is now becoming a go-to solution for necessities like groceries and utilities.
  • Rory Herriman, Chief Product Officer and CTO of Zip Co, shares insights on how BNPL is expanding to meet broader consumer needs and cash flow management, and how Zip's approach is evolving with the sector.
Sara Khairi | December 05, 2024
BNPL, Financial Education, Partner, Payments

Gen Z, BNPL, and the fine line between financial freedom and pitfalls

  • The BNPL model highlights a key societal dilemma: the trade-off between immediate gratification and future security. For Gen Z, this struggle is amplified by higher living costs, housing prices, and student debt.
  • Matt Britton, CEO of Suzy, encourages younger consumers to pair BNPL’s convenience with mindful financial planning to build a secure future.
Sara Khairi | December 04, 2024
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