Klarna Payments Now Available at B-Parts, Europe’s Largest Automotive Parts Website
- 5 days 7 hours ago
- Lending
Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, is joining forces with B-Parts, a leading online retailer of used and original car parts, to offer consumers greater flexibility, convenience, choice and control at the point of payments, with no interest or hidden fees.
SoFi Expands Loan Platform Business With Multiple New Agreements Totaling Over $3.6 Billion
- 1 week 2 days ago
- Lending
SoFi Technologies, Inc. today announced the expansion of its Loan Platform Business (LPB), committing over $3.6 billion in personal loan delivery across three new partnerships. SoFi closed a LPB transaction with a leading global bank for an expected loan delivery of over $1 billion and a separate LPB transaction with a financial services and insurance group for $600 million over 12 months.
Festive Borrowing Hit New Peaks in 2025 as Consumers Embrace Credit but Repayment Resilience Continues
- 1 week 3 days ago
- Lending
The UK credit market saw a surge in activity in the final quarter of 2025, with credit card limit increases and unsecured loan originations hitting new highs, according to the latest Equifax UK Affordability Barometer, which tracks consumer credit trends across major lending categories.
Splitit Launches Splitit Go™, Extending Card-Linked Installments to Field Sales
- 1 week 5 days ago
- Lending
Splitit, a pioneer in card-linked installment payments, today announced the launch of Splitit Go™, a mobile solution that brings credit-card-linked installments into face-to-face sales environments, including field services, in-store purchases, consultations, and other in-person transactions.
Klarna Smashes 1 Million Merchants Milestone
- 2 weeks 4 days ago
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Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, has surpassed 1 million merchants globally. Klarna has grown the number of merchants offering its payment methods by 47% in the past year, adding 285,000 merchants in 2025, and more than 115,000 in the final quarter alone. The growth is being driven by Klarna's expanding agreements with the world's leading payment service providers, giving merchants around the world easier access to... more
iwoca Launches Credit Compass to Help Millions of SMEs Understand and Improve Their Business Credit Score
- 2 weeks 6 days ago
- Lending
New research from iwoca, one of Europe’s leading SME lenders, reveals that a significant proportion of UK SMEs lack a clear understanding of their own financial health - a gap that could put their success at risk.
One in Five Adults Would Turn to High-Interest Credit Without Buy Now, Pay Later
- 3 weeks 2 days ago
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More than a fifth (22%) of adults would have turned to credit cards to make a purchase if they hadn’t had access to innovative payment methods like Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL). The findings come as average credit card APRs hit a 20-year record high in February, at 35.8%.
Experian and OpenAI Launch the UK’s First Credit Score App in ChatGPT
- 3 weeks 2 days ago
- Lending
Experian, the data and technology company, today announced the launch of the UK’s first ever credit score app within ChatGPT apps – introducing a new postcode based credit score comparison tool that brings Experian’s trusted data directly into one of the world’s most widely used AI platforms.
Play Now, Pay Later: G2A.COM Adds Klarna to Unlock Instant Access to Games and Digital Entertainment
- 3 weeks 4 days ago
- Lending
As the global Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) market accelerates toward nearly USD 912 billion by 2030, G2A.COM is bringing payments spread in time directly into the gaming economy. In a market where digital content consumption is rising but price sensitivity remains high, payment flexibility is emerging as a strategic growth lever. The world’s largest marketplace for digital entertainment has introduced Klarna at checkout, unlocking instalment and... more
FCA Proposes Action to Close Gaps in Borrowers’ Credit Files
- 1 month 1 week ago
- Lending
Lenders could have access to more comprehensive information to support lending decisions, under new proposals by the FCA.
Anytime, Anywhere: Westpac Launches New Book A Banker Tool For Home Loan Customers
- 1 month 1 week ago
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Westpac is making it easier to speak with a home lender with a new digital tool that lets customers book a banker when, where and how it suits them. Rolling out nationally, the new Book a Banker tool allows customers to lock in a home loan appointment directly with a Westpac lender – whether that’s a phone call, video chat, in branch meeting or even a catchup at a local café on the weekend.
Green Banana And VR Payment Launch Collaboration For BNPL Orchestration In European Payment Transactions
- 1 month 1 week ago
- Lending
Green Banana, the pan-European BNPL orchestrator, and VR Payment, the payment specialist of the cooperative financial group, now enable merchants to manage various “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) solutions together with other payment methods in one consolidated dashboard. The aim is to centralize payment data and simplify the management of complex payment portfolios.
Offa Outpaces High Street Banks On Speed With Islamic Mortgage Launch
- 1 month 1 week ago
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Offa, the UK’s leading Islamic property finance fintech firm, has today launched a high street bank-beating Home Purchase Plan (HPP), the Islamic equivalent of a conventional residential mortgage, with offers being made within an hour depending upon credit rating and risk criteria – thanks to a modern, paperless and ultra-fast application process.
Creditstar UK Receives FCA Approval To Offer Mainstream Consumer Credit
- 1 month 2 weeks ago
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Creditstar Group, a European data-driven fintech, announces that its UK subsidiary has received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate as a mainstream consumer credit lender in the United Kingdom. The new permissions support the Group’s strategy to scale its lending activities and broaden its product offering in one of Europe’s largest consumer credit markets.
Simply Asset Finance Enables Payout in Under Eight Minutes
- 1 month 3 weeks ago
- Lending
Simply Asset Finance, the specialist SME lender, today announces it has launched a fully automated lending experience. Integrating seamlessly with Simply’s personal, expert-led approach the new functionality allows customers and partners to complete a lending journey, from application through to payout of funds, in under eight minutes.
