Affirm and Sam’s Club Reach Exclusive BNPL Partnership
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On October 23, 2026, Affirm announced a multiyear exclusive partnership with Sam’s Club, becoming its exclusive installment payment provider. The service is planned to launch on SamsClub.com in the coming weeks and expand to physical stores in 2027. Eligible consumers can apply for financing at checkout and receive real-time approval; once approved, they can choose a monthly payment plan. Affirm said it will not charge late fees or compound interest. The report also said that, during the three months ending in May, 74% of BNPL users had used two or more providers, making retailer distribution channels a key focus of competition.
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- PYMNTSAffirm Secures Exclusive Installment Payment Partnership with Sam’s Club, Launching on Its Website Within Weeks and Expanding to Stores in 2027
Affirm and Sam’s Club have entered into a multi-year exclusive partnership, making Affirm its exclusive installment payment provider. The service will launch on SamsClub.com in the coming weeks, with plans to expand to physical stores in 2027. Eligible shoppers can apply for financing at checkout and receive an instant decision, then choose a monthly payment plan if approved. Affirm says it charges no late fees or compound interest. The article says that 74% of BNPL users used two or more providers in the three months through May, making retailer distribution channels a key competitive focus.
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