In the business-to-business (B2B) world, it often seems like big companies have all the advantages. They have more resources, more customers, and more experience. But in recent years, a new trend has emerged, giving smaller businesses a chance to compete: buy now, pay later (BNPL) in B2B. From Amazon to Afterpay, this type of payment […]
Is B2B Buy Now Pay Later Really Changing the Game for SMEs?
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have always struggled with the traditional banking system, and their lack of credit history and low credit scores have been tagged as high-risk borrowers. A report in June 2019 by the U K Sinha Committee involving the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) noted that the credit gap in the micro, […]
Decoding Buy Now Pay Later in B2B for Lending Business
The BNPL industry is having its time in the sun. The payment method completely overturned the business consumer market in the last 15 years. This short-term financing option allows consumers to make purchases and pay for them later, usually in instalments over a fixed period. This gives them the flexibility they need to get things […]
The Impact of Buy Now, Pay Later on B2B Finance
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) FinTech companies are on their way to transforming how consumers shop for products. While BNPL is not an entirely new concept, it is the latest and most advanced version. Traditionally, shoppers could use EMIs and other credit forms such as credit cards. However, BNPL has made the entire process much […]
What Does RBI’s Rate Hike Mean for the BNPL Business Model?
There’s no doubt that RBI’s rate hike is a harbinger of changes in the financial world. During an unexpected policy announcement, the RBI increased repo rates by 40 base points to 4.4 percent in May and 4.9 percent in June. Given the soaring inflation across the country, RBI is expected to raise the rates again. […]