Unlocking merchant growth with Afterpay
Just a few short years ago, the retail landscape underwent a massive transformation with the advent — and rapid adoption — of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services. But with so many new entrants looking to solidify their presence in the market, only the most valuable solutions have stood the test of time. Here’s how Afterpay continues to deliver true value to merchants.
Afterpay tweaks late fee rules as Australian lawmakers weigh up BNPL regulation
Locally-born buy now, pay (BNPL) later giant Afterpay has tweaked its late fee structure for purchases under $40, as lawmakers consider exposing the company and its competitors to enhanced consumer protections under Australia's credit regulation.
Faster than Facebook: How Afterpay grew to $30 billion by leveraging the partner effect
Founded just six years ago, Afterpay recently hit a monstrous $30 billion value in its market cap. Here's how it did it.
Controversial ‘no-surcharge’ rule missing as Afterpay, Zip commit to self-imposed consumer crackdown
Buy-now-pay-later giants Afterpay and Zip have signed onto a new industry code of conduct to improve consumer protections... but merchants have missed out.
“Over a barrel”: Should Afterpay’s ‘no-surcharge’ rule for merchants be axed?
Should buy-now-pay-later services such as Afterpay be able to prevent merchants from passing on their fees to customers? Merchants say yes.
“If the ride is more fly, then you must buy”: Commonwealth Bank joins forces with Snoop Dogg to take on Afterpay
Commonwealth Bank has joined Snoop Dogg as a shareholder in buy-now-pay-later giant Klarna, with the intention of taking on Afterpay.
As buy-now-pay-later grows, will the likes of Afterpay, Zip and Humm displace credit cards?
Now out the other side of regulatory scrutiny, BNPL players such as Afterpay and Humm are looking to a future with broader demographics.
Afterpay asks investors for $300 million to chase 400% increase in underlying sales by 2022
Afterpay is going cap in hand to investors for support in realising ambitious growth targets by expanding overseas and "scaling" its SME business.
A legal loophole: How Afterpay and other buy-now-pay-later providers skirt consumer laws
In light of the rise of buy-now-pay-later offerings, should the law be changed to make a distinction between credit and debt?
Afterpay, Zip escape buy-now-pay-later crackdown but stricter regulation is on the way
Afterpay, Zip and other buy-now-pay-later providers have escaped the clutches of consumer credit protections, but will be regulated by something else.
Afterpay, Zip trade barbs at Senate probe after being quizzed about their business models
Afterpay and Zip Co were critical of each other's business models yesterday amid basic questions from senators about their business models.
Should your business use Afterpay? All the pros and cons explained
Curious about Afterpay? Here is an overview of the platform, the assosicated costs and short- and long-term suggestions for your small business.
