Research Reveals 2 in 5 Brits Have Used BNPL Services as Government Unveils New Rules
- 1 month 1 week ago
- Lending
The popularity of buy now, pay later (BNPL) in the UK shows no signs of slowing down and it continues to attract new users, as 1 in 8 Brits (13%) used BNPL services for the first time in 2024 - an estimated 6.8 million people - according to research from personal finance site Finder.
Qardy Breaks New Ground as First Egyptian Fintech to Launch Publicly via CPME SPAC
- 1 month 1 week ago
- Lending
Qardy, Egypt’s pioneering digital lending marketplace, is thrilled to announce that it is set to be acquired by Catalyst Partners Middle East (CPME) through a landmark Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) acquisition, valued at approximately EGP 1.16 billion (USD 23.15 million). This proposed transaction represents Egypt’s first-ever SPAC acquisition, positioning Qardy to become the nation's inaugural fintech startup to go public via this... more
Costco and Affirm Partner to Bring New, Flexible Payment Option to Costco.com
- 1 month 2 weeks ago
- Lending
Affirm , the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, and
Creditinfo Launches New Platform to Boost African Businesses’ Access to Credit and Global Opportunities
- 1 month 2 weeks ago
- Lending
Creditinfo has today announced the launch of Business Information Platform Africa (BI Africa) to help African businesses and financial services access trade credit more easily and build stronger relationships with global partners. The platform will be rolled out in Kenya in June, with more markets to follow.
Billie Is the First B2B Pay Later Solution to Become Generally Available on Stripe
- 1 month 2 weeks ago
- Lending
Billie, the new standard for B2B payments and a leading provider of payment solutions for business customers, is expanding its availability on Stripe. After launching just last summer, Billie is now the first B2B Pay Later provider to reach general availability status on Stripe’s financial infrastructure. With this, any online shop or marketplace in more than ten countries can now offer Billie to their business customers easily.
Froda and Wamo Partner to Strengthen SME Financing in Finland Through Card-Based Lending and Instant Loans
- 1 month 2 weeks ago
- Lending
Froda, a leader in embedded finance for SMEs, has joined forces with UK fintech wamo to launch card-based lending in Finland. The partnership aims to close the SME financing gap, by offering fast, flexible financing of up to €200,000 to Finnish businesses, with an ambition to support over 25,000 SMEs and drive nationwide economic growth.
Zilch Surpasses 4.5 Million Customers and £600 Million in Consumer Savings
- 1 month 2 weeks ago
- Lending
Zilch, the ad-enabled payments innovator, has hit a new milestone, surpassing 5 million registered customers in under five years. The UK’s fastest-growing FinTech Unicorn company is currently adding over 100,000 new customers each month.
Freedom Bank Chooses Vine to Accelerate Commercial Lending
- 1 month 3 weeks ago
- Lending
Vine Financial, a commercial lending accelerator for banks and credit unions, announced that Freedom Bank is using its commercial lending technology to better serve its local businesses and their financial needs.
Blend and Glia Partner to Transform Customer and Member Interactions for Bank and Credit Union Lending Teams
- 1 month 3 weeks ago
- Lending
Blend Labs, Inc., a leading origination platform for digital banking and consumer lending solutions, today announced a new integration with
Frankfurt-Based Fintech Green Banana Takes Buy Now, Pay Later in Retail to the Next Level
- 1 month 3 weeks ago
- Lending
Frankfurt-based fintech GreenBanana is launching its new platform bnplx.io, taking Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) in retail to the next technological level. Through a single API and smart routing, bnplx.io connects merchants and BNPL providers in more than 25 countries. The platform is designed to support small and medium-sized businesses as well as international enterprise retailers – whether online, in-store, B2C, or B2B.
Equifax Partners with Render to Launch New Decisioning Platform for Lenders
- 1 month 3 weeks ago
- Lending
Equifax UK has announced a strategic partnership with Render to launch a comprehensive data decisioning platform for lenders that uses Equifax credit bureau data and categorised Open Banking insights.
U.S. Bank Avvance Added to Pure Finance Group’s Home Improvement Lending Platform
- 1 month 3 weeks ago
- Lending
U.S. Bank Avvance, a real-time, point-of-sale lending solution, has been selected by Pure Finance Group to support the home improvement lender’s next growth effort. The integration of Avvance enabled Pure Finance’s efforts to expand into the HVAC segment and is the latest fintech platform to leverage Avvance to provide real-time point-of-sale lending for its own clients.
Qliro Partners With Two to Launch B2B BNPL Across the Nordics
- 1 month 4 weeks ago
- Lending
Two, a European leader in B2B payments technology, has announced a strategic partnership with Qliro, a leading Nordic payments provider, to introduce its B2B Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions to hundreds of SMEs across the Nordics.
State of Retail Payments: Europe’s Top 50 Retailers Expand Payment Options to Drive Customer Experience
- 2 months 1 day ago
- Lending
New research compiled by Aion Bank and Vodeno released today, highlights that Europe’s top 50 retailers and marketplaces are prioritising new payment options to give customers greater choice at the checkout.
Creditspring Supports Borrowers with Over £430 Million in Affordable Short-Term Credit Amid Rising Financial Pressures
- 2 months 6 days ago
- Lending
Responsible lender, Creditspring, has provided £500 million in affordable short-term loans to borrowers since launch. During Q1 2025, Creditspring members borrowed £58.8 million as demand for financial support continues – compared to £44.7 million last year. In total, Creditspring has provided over 1.1 million borrowers with affordable credit since launch.
