Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platform for banks and credit unions, equipifi , has recently launched its pre-purchase BNPL solution, Plan Your Purchase. The new feature allows financial institutions (FIs) to provide account holders with flexible financing solutions before making a purchase.

At the same time, it expands consumer choice in managing their cash flow throughout the shopping journey. More about Plan Your Purchase Plan Your Purchase, equipifi’s latest BNPL solution offers account holders the possibility to take pre-qualified installment loans from their financial institution, anywhere between USD 500 and USD 2,000. These loans can be viewed and accepted within seconds in the digital banking experience and funded within minutes into checking accounts.

Moreover, the eligibility is pre-determined by parameters set by the financial institution and the financial context of account holders. However, the onboarding and client verification processes are done easily, as Plan Your Orders do not require credit check, application, or manual intervention from the bank or the credit union. By streamlining the loan acceptance process and making it part of a bigger digital banking experience, the new solution from equipifi will help financial institutions give account holders access to cash flow they already qualify for whenever they require it, boasting operations and providing a safety net for companies requiring small loans immediately.

The need for smarter BNPL solutions Globally, BNPL as a payment method has surged since its inception and is projected to continue to grow at a compounded annual rate of over 25% between 2022-2026. It has rapidly developed from a simple purchase financing tool to a budgeting and cash flow management tool and has recently expanded to the B2B sector. Given the current global economic conditions, high inflation rates and financial uncertainties, more SMEs and startups have requested flexible, easy-to-access financing solutions such as BNPL to support their growth, product development, or help with acquisitions.

Equipifi’s new tool aims to help financial institutions across the United States provide a small loan financing alternative that is fast and secure. The white label solution aligns with new consumer purchase habits, financial goals, and payment preferences. It integrates with banking cores and digital banking platforms to provide a single place to view, accept, and manage all BNPL plans on consumers’ existing banking app, which fosters accessibility.

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