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Is ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ the Future of Consumer Lending?

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Some view soaring BNPL as an existential threat to credit cards and traditional bank loans. The post Is ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ the Future of Consumer Lending? appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Others argue there are strong opportunities.

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Card-Issuing Bank Takes on Fintechs with Its Own BNPL Plan

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Leading traditional credit card issuer crosses the line into merchant-supported buy now, pay later lending. The post Card-Issuing Bank Takes on Fintechs with Its Own BNPL Plan appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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Innovation and Sheer Marketing Muscle Power Credit Card Battle

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The post Innovation and Sheer Marketing Muscle Power Credit Card Battle appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Fintechs and neobanks are adding competition with fresh ideas as major players prepare to spend for share.

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Gen Z Stokes Credit Card Growth in Spite of BNPL

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Credit bureau data paints a more detailed picture as new card accounts surge. The post Gen Z Stokes Credit Card Growth in Spite of BNPL appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Wasn't Gen Z supposed to be debt averse?

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Evaluating Credit Card Profitability: Fee vs. Interest Income

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A complex mix of revenues and expenses is not always understood by financial institutions, which can turn card programs into profit drains. The post Evaluating Credit Card Profitability: Fee vs. Interest Income appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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BofA Wades Into High Net Worth Battle with New Rewards and Card Offers

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The megabank rolled out a key enhancement to its loyalty program and launched a slick new card — both aimed at high net worth consumers. The post BofA Wades Into High Net Worth Battle with New Rewards and Card Offers appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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Credit Cards Still Rule, But Face an Existential Threat From BNPL

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Buy now, pay later isn't merely a Covid-related trend. The post Credit Cards Still Rule, But Face an Existential Threat From BNPL appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Consumers who adopted it during the pandemic say they are likely to continue using it.

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