Walmart Expands Buy Now, Pay Later Options in Store During Peak Holiday Shopping
- Partnership grows to more stores, a self-checkout option
- Affirm building out its presence during in-store transactions
Shares of the buy now, pay later company, Affirm Holdings Inc., rose after Tuesday’s announcement that it’s building upon its existing relationship with the retail giant.
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Shoppers at more than 4,500 Walmart Inc. stores now have the option to pay over time for their holiday purchases during in-store self-checkout, part of an expanded partnership with Affirm Holdings Inc.
Shares of the buy now, pay later company rose after Tuesday’s announcement that it’s building upon its existing relationship with the retail giant, expanding its presence in more stores and making the payment option newly available at self-checkout kiosks.