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7 hours ago
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Walmart taps Mastercard, Synchrony for new cards
This story was originally published on Payments Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Payments Dive newsletter. OnePay, a digital financial services venture majority owned by Walmart, is collaborating with Synchrony and Mastercard to issue new credit cards for the retail behemoth, according to a Monday press release. The digital financial services entity, which is also backed by Ribbit Capital, will work with the card issuer and the network to launch general purpose and private label credit cards this fall, per the release. 'The credit card functionality will be embedded inside the OnePay app,' the release said, referencing the functionality of the new card to be issued by Synchrony, with processing by Mastercard. Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has long been seeking ways to reduce the costs that it incurs when consumers use card payments across its chain of stores. Banks that issue credit cards and the networks that process payments charge merchants fees every time a card is swiped. The retailer has been working with the venture capital firm Ribbit since at least 2021 to develop new ways for customers to pay. OnePay already offers a digital wallet as well as banking, financing and peer-to-peer payments services. Walmart added new payment options in recent years as it seeks to become a destination for financial services and as a bevy of financial technology companies scramble to profit from new payment channels across an increasingly digitized payments ecosystem. Early in the development of OnePay, Ribbit poached two top executives — Omer Ismail and David Stark — from Goldman Sachs's consumer bank, Marcus. 'Our goal with this credit card program is to deliver an experience for consumers that's transparent, rewarding, and easy to use,' Ismail, the CEO of OnePay, said in the release. Mastercard is the second-largest U.S. network behind rival Visa. Synchrony has long issued white label cards for retailers and has often worked with consumers that have below prime credit histories. Recommended Reading Walmart drives toward instant payments Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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14 hours ago
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Walmart's OnePay partners Synchrony for credit card programme
Walmart-backed consumer fintech firm OnePay has joined forces with Synchrony to exclusively launch a new credit card programme for Walmart. Scheduled for release in the upcoming fall, the programme will be accessible through the OnePay app and supported by Mastercard's payment network, targeting Walmart's US customers. This initiative, in partnership with Synchrony and Mastercard, will provide customers with a financial management tool, encompassing saving, spending, borrowing, and investing. The programme will feature two types of cards - a general-purpose card accepted wherever Mastercard is used, and a private label card exclusive to Walmart purchases. Both cards will be integrated into the OnePay app, enabling access to OnePay's financial services. OnePay CEO Omer Ismail said: "Our goal with this credit card programme is to deliver an experience for consumers that's transparent, rewarding, and easy to use. We're excited to be partnering with Synchrony to launch a programme at Walmart that checks each of those boxes and will help serve millions of people." Synchrony CEO and president Brian Doubles stated: "We are proud to be selected by OnePay to further our mission of helping people live better and build healthier financial futures with Walmart. Together, we aim to drive even greater innovation and new credit experiences to better serve customers while driving long-term, high-quality growth." This partnership signifies Walmart's return to Synchrony, which had previously issued Walmart-branded credit cards until 2018, before losing the contract to Capital One, as reported by Reuters. Walmart's decision to part ways with Capital One in 2024 was influenced by operational concerns, including delayed transaction updates and the prolonged issuance of replacement cards. In March, OnePay collaborated with Klarna to provide exclusive instalment loans to Walmart shoppers in the US. "Walmart's OnePay partners Synchrony for credit card programme " was originally created and published by Electronic Payments International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
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a day ago
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- NBC News
Walmart is using its own fintech firm to provide credit cards after dumping Capital One
Walmart 's majority-owned fintech startup OnePay said Monday it was launching a pair of credit cards with a bank partner for customers of the world's biggest retailer. OnePay is partnering with Synchrony, a major behind-the-scenes player in retail cards, which will issue the cards and handle underwriting decisions starting in the fall, the companies said. OnePay, which was created by Walmart in 2021 with venture firm Ribbit Capital, will handle the customer experience for the card program through its mobile app. Walmart had leaned on Capital One as the exclusive provider of its credit cards since 2018, but sued the bank in 2023 so that it could exit the relationship years ahead of schedule. At the time, Capital One accused Walmart of seeking to end its partnership so that it could move transactions to OnePay. The Walmart card program had 10 million customers and roughly $8.5 billion in loans outstanding last year, when the partnership with Capital One ended, according to Fitch Ratings. For Walmart and its fintech firm, the arrangement shows that, in seeking to quickly scale up in financial services, OnePay is opting to partner with established players rather than going it alone. In March, OnePay announced that it was tapping Swedish fintech firm Klarna to handle buy now, pay later loans at the retailer, even after testing its own installment loan program. One-stop shop In its quest to become a one-stop shop for Americans underserved by traditional banks, OnePay has methodically built out its offerings, which now include debit cards, high-yield savings accounts and a digital wallet with peer-to-peer payments. OnePay is rolling out two options: a general purpose credit card that can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted and a store card that will only allow Walmart purchases. Customers whose credit profiles don't allow them to qualify for the general purpose card will be offered the store card, according to a person with knowledge of the program. OnePay hasn't yet disclosed the rewards expected for making purchases with the cards. The Synchrony partnership was reported earlier by Bloomberg. 'Our goal with this credit card program is to deliver an experience for consumers that's transparent, rewarding, and easy to use,' OnePay CEO Omer Ismail said in the Monday release. 'We're excited to be partnering with Synchrony to launch a program at Walmart that checks each of those boxes and will help serve millions of people,' Ismail said.
CNBC
a day ago
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- CNBC
Walmart is using its own fintech firm to provide credit cards after dumping Capital One
Walmart's majority-owned fintech startup OnePay said Monday it was launching a pair of new credit cards for customers of the world's biggest retailer. OnePay is partnering with Synchrony, a major behind-the-scenes player in retail cards, which will issue the cards and handle underwriting decisions starting in the fall, the companies said. OnePay, which was created by Walmart in 2021 with venture firm Ribbit Capital, will handle the customer experience for the card program through its mobile app. Walmart had leaned on Capital One as the exclusive provider of its credit cards since 2018, but sued the bank in 2023 so that it could exit the relationship years ahead of schedule. At the time, Capital One accused Walmart of seeking to end its partnership so that it could move transactions to OnePay. The Walmart card program had 10 million customers and roughly $8.5 billion in loans outstanding last year, when the partnership with Capital One ended, according to Fitch Ratings. For Walmart and its fintech firm, the arrangement shows that, in seeking to quickly scale up in financial services, OnePay is opting to partner with established players rather than going it alone. In March, OnePay announced that it was tapping Swedish fintech firm Klarna to handle buy now, pay later loans at the retailer, even after testing its own installment loan program. In its quest to become a one-stop shop for Americans underserved by traditional banks, OnePay has methodically built out its offerings, which now include debit cards, high-yield savings accounts and a digital wallet with peer-to-peer payments. OnePay is rolling out two options: a general-purpose credit card that can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted and a store card that will only allow Walmart purchases. Customers whose credit profiles don't allow them to qualify for the general-purpose card will be offered the store card, according to a person with knowledge of the program. OnePay didn't yet disclose the rewards expected with the cards, though the general-purpose card is expected to provide a stronger value, said this person, who declined to be identified speaking ahead of the product's release. The Synchrony partnership was reported earlier by Bloomberg. "Our goal with this credit card program is to deliver an experience for consumers that's transparent, rewarding, and easy to use," OnePay CEO Omer Ismail said in the Monday release. "We're excited to be partnering with Synchrony to launch a program at Walmart that checks each of those boxes and will help serve millions of people," Ismail said.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
OnePay and Synchrony to Launch New Industry-Leading Credit Card Program With Walmart; Credit Card to Be Powered by Mastercard and Set to Go Live This Fall
Synchrony to become exclusive issuer of OnePay credit cards at Walmart, with the credit card experience embedded inside the OnePay app The program will add credit cards to OnePay's growing portfolio of financial services products, helping consumers save, spend, borrow, and grow their money — all in one place NEW YORK and STAMFORD, Conn., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- OnePay, a leading consumer fintech, and Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, today announced a strategic partnership to exclusively power a new industry-leading credit card program with Walmart (NYSE: WMT). The credit card program is expected to launch this fall, with the experience embedded inside the OnePay app and powered by Mastercard's global payments network, and will be made available to millions of Walmart customers and to consumers across the U.S. OnePay, the consumer fintech backed by Walmart and Ribbit Capital, today serves millions of customers nationwide and offers a suite of banking, credit, and payments products — including cashback debit, high-yield savings, installment loans, a digital wallet, and domestic and international peer-to-peer payments. In partnering with Synchrony and Mastercard, OnePay will add credit cards to its growing portfolio as part of its vision to help people save, spend, borrow, and grow their money with a simplified way to holistically manage their financial lives. As part of the program, OnePay and Synchrony will introduce both a general-purpose card, which will serve as the program's signature card and be available to use anywhere Mastercard is accepted, and a private label card, which will be exclusively for Walmart purchases. The credit card functionality will be embedded inside the OnePay app, offering millions of Walmart's U.S. customers a sleek, intuitive digital experience and the ability to access OnePay's suite of financial services products. "Our goal with this credit card program is to deliver an experience for consumers that's transparent, rewarding, and easy to use," said Omer Ismail, Chief Executive Officer, OnePay. "We're excited to be partnering with Synchrony to launch a program at Walmart that checks each of those boxes and will help serve millions of people." Synchrony will leverage its deep lending expertise and innovative digital capabilities to deliver financial flexibility through a seamless experience. Following the initial launch and reserve costs, the program is expected to drive loyalty and sales at attractive risk-adjusted returns and be accretive to the company's long-term financial performance. "We are proud to be selected by OnePay to further our mission of helping people live better and build healthier financial futures with Walmart," said Brian Doubles, President and Chief Executive Officer, Synchrony. "Together, we aim to drive even greater innovation and new credit experiences to better serve customers while driving long-term, high-quality growth." "Walmart is always seeking innovative ways to help customers save money and live better," said John David Rainey, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Walmart Inc. "Today's announcement represents one more way we're serving our customers the way they want to be served, providing an upgraded digital financial services experience with even greater choice and value." "Consumers today expect financial products that are simple, secure, and built around how they live and shop," said Linda Kirkpatrick, President, Americas at Mastercard. "Our partnership with OnePay and Synchrony brings together deep retail expertise, trusted credit capabilities, and the scale, security, and reliability of Mastercard's global payments network to deliver a seamless, rewarding experience for Walmart customers — whenever and wherever they choose to pay." About OnePayOnePay is a leading consumer fintech on a mission to help people achieve financial progress. The company is backed by Walmart and Ribbit Capital and partners with other financial institutions to offer digital financial services that empower consumers to save, spend, borrow, and grow their money — all in one place. OnePay is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by Coastal Community Bank and Lead Bank, Members FDIC and loans through OneProgress Services LLC. OnePay debit and credit cards are issued by partner banks pursuant to licensing by MastercardⓇ International. To learn more about OnePay, please visit About SynchronySynchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a leading consumer financing company at the heart of American commerce and opportunity. From health to home, auto to retail, our Synchrony products have been serving the needs of people and businesses for nearly 100 years. We provide responsible access to credit and banking products to support healthier financial lives for tens of millions of people, enabling them to access the things that matter to them. Additionally, through our innovative products and experiences, we support the growth and operations of some of the country's most respected brands, as well as more than 400,000 small and midsize businesses and health and wellness providers that Americans rely on. Synchrony is proud to be ranked as the country's #2 Best Company to Work For® by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "will," "aim," "expect," or words of similar meaning. The forward-looking statements convey expectations related to the strategic partnership between Synchrony and OnePay, which are based on assumptions and subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes that are difficult to predict. As a result, actual results could differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements. For the reasons described above, we caution you against relying on any forward-looking statements, which should also be read in conjunction with Synchrony's public filings, including under the heading "Risk Factors Relating to Our Business" and "Risk Factors Relating to Regulation" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, as filed on February 7, 2025. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as otherwise may be required by law. Media Contacts: SynchronyTyler OnePayKoji View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Synchrony Financial Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
