Walmart's Fintech One Introduces Competing BNPL Services, Impacting Affirm's Market Position
One, a Walmart-backed fintech, has started offering buy now, pay later options, directly competing with Affirm at Walmart stores across the U.S.
- Walmart's fintech startup One now offers buy now, pay later loans for items like electronics and power tools, competing with Affirm.
- Affirm's stock fell by over 7% following the announcement of One's new payment options.
- One's introduction of BNPL services is part of a broader strategy to become a financial superapp, expanding beyond initial offerings.
- The new service is available for purchases starting around $100, with items like groceries, alcohol, and weapons excluded.
- Industry experts speculate that One's expansion could potentially displace other financial service providers at Walmart.