Why Affirm’s Pay-Over-Time Plans Make Sense for Ace Hardware
Ace Hardware’s new partnership with Affirm, which offers pay-over-time options at the point of sale, gives the retailer another way to show its advantages over big-box stores. As a cooperative, with most of its locations independently owned and operated, Ace has already worked to ensure shoppers enjoy consistent payment options. Now, it can provide Affirm […]
Mobile Wallets Are Shaping the UK Payments Landscape
Contactless payments have become the norm in the UK, with data showing that more than half of adults now use mobile wallets. A study from UK Finance found mobile wallet usage for both online and in-store purchases has increased, with roughly 57% of UK adults using them last year—up from 42% in 2023. Mobile wallets […]
The Invisible Checkout: Embedded Payments Transform Small Business
Almost without notice, disappearing payments have shifted from novelty to expectation in small business transactions. A traveler arrives at an airport, books a rideshare, and checks into a hotel—never pulling out a wallet or handing over a card. The transaction happens seamlessly, almost invisibly. The same technology fueling consumer-facing apps is now within reach for […]