BNPL: Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance acquires Pledg

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An article by Sophie Baqué and Aude Fredouelle

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19 February 2024 à 12h52

Updated on 20 February 2024 à 10h39

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An article by Sophie Baqué and Aude Fredouelle

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Updated on 20 February 2024 à 10h39

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By acquiring Pledg, Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance aims to leverage the technology of a fractional payment specialist to strengthen online and in-store BNPL offerings The start-up, which raised €15 million in 2021, has not, however, enjoyed the same success as players such as Alma or Klarna.

On February 15, Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance (owner of Sofinco) announced plans to acquire BNPL specialist Pledg. This 100% takeover (without financial details) should enable the integration of “k

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