Affirm and Shopify launch installments payments in Australia

Affirm has officially expanded its partnership with Shopify into the Australian market, bringing Shop Pay Installments to local retailers. This move allows Australian merchants using the Shopify platform to offer customers the ability to split purchases into smaller payments at checkout. For business owners, this is a major win for conversion. Because Shop Pay is a recognized and trusted brand, the friction of introducing a new payment method is significantly reduced. The integration is handled exclusively by Affirm, focusing on transparency with no hidden fees for the consumer. For retailers, this means you can offer flexible payment terms without worrying about the complex backend of lending regulations or debt collection. When customers see the familiar Shop Pay button, they are more likely to complete high-ticket purchases that they might have otherwise abandoned. This expansion follows the successful rollout of the service in North America, signaling that Affirm and Shopify are doubling down on international growth to compete with local leaders like Afterpay. If you are a Shopify merchant operating in Australia, you can now activate this feature to capture more sales during peak shopping periods. The focus here is on speed and trust; the setup is streamlined so you can start offering credit to your customers almost immediately.

Source: Finextra — Lending

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