Klarna struggles with loan loss accounting
With an assertive push into banking, the buy now, pay later pioneer has expanded consumer lending – along with growth in its loss provisions.
https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/klarna-struggles-to-explain-itself-consumer-loans-bnpl/815822/
Affirm outlines options if economic stress rises
The buy now, pay later player spelled out ways in which it could adjust its lending in the event U.S. economic uncertainty creates more stress for consumers.
https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/affirm-outlines-options-if-economic-stress-rises/815195/
When #BNPL moves into the monthly budget, payment awareness falls apart
One in 3 BNPL users who rely on the product for monthly expenses and essentials say they sometimes don't know when their next payment is due
https://content-na1.emarketer.com/bnpl-moves-monthly-budget--payment-awareness-falls-apart
Cash-strapped homeowners tap #BNPL
Researchers at the JPMorgan Chase Institute found that homeowners are most likely to use buy now, pay later tools when their bank accounts are low or their credit cards are maxed out.
https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/cash-strapped-homeowners-tap-bnpl/814345/
Meta AI 쇼핑 기능 등장, Stripe 에이전트 결제와 완성되는 AI 커머스
Meta가 AI 챗봇에 쇼핑 리서치 기능을 테스트하는 동시에, Stripe는 Mastercard·Visa·BNPL을 지원하는 에이전트 결제 인프라를 확장했습니다. AI 커머스의 두 핵심 레이어가 동시에 갖춰지는 흐름을 소개합니다.
Airbnb Brings Reserve Now, Pay Later To Malaysia For Flexible Bookings #airbnb #bnpl #lifestyle #travel
https://www.lowyat.net/2026/384281/airbnb-reserve-now-pay-later-malaysia/
New York's #BNPL regs take shape amid a CFPB vacuum
The move comes as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau retreats from regulating the credit option.
https://www.americanbanker.com/news/new-york-pushes-bnpl-regs-amid-cfpb-pullback
Klarna pursues more banking customers
The company is targeting more long-term loan and debit card customers as an avenue for growth as it sees its second consecutive quarterly loss.
Sezzle adds phone service offer
The new plans will be available at cheaper rates for Sezzle subscribers, as the #BNPL provider seeks to grow its subscription business.
https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/sezzle-adds-phone-service-offer/812421/
Alex Jimenez
AI Sparkup
Lowyat.NET
