Atome
Standard Chartered to provide $500M financing to BNPL firm Atome for its expansion
This funding will enable Atome Financial to grow and connect a wider ecosystem of merchants to a larger customer base, improving product access and financial inclusion for consumers across the region.
Bank Negara Malaysia working with ‘relevant authorities’ to address concerns over BNPL
It is important for individuals to understand the terms and conditions of the BNPL schemes, and to not take debt that they cannot afford, the regulator warned.
Atome partners Softbank-backed travel tech firm Klook to expand BNPL services
The partnership will start in Singapore before rolling out to Hong Kong, Malaysia, and the Philippines in the coming months.
Malaysia-based PayHalal partners Atome to offer ‘Shariah-compliant’ BNPL options in Malaysia, Indonesia
The partnership further enhances the shopping and payment experience of shoppers and supports Muslim retailers and businesses with increased sales amid the pandemic.
Malaysia-listed payment firm GHL teams up with BNPL startup Atome to expand across ASEAN
In Malaysia and Singapore, merchants who opted for Atome’s BNPL experienced an average 17 percent increase in their ticket order size.
Challenges and opportunities as Buy Now, Pay Later shopping gains traction in Malaysia
The ongoing pandemic has helped to accelerate the uptake of BNPL as commerce increasingly moves online and consumers look for alternatives to better manage their finances.
