London, 16 February 2023 – Zopa is set to acquire DivideBuy’s point-of-sale (POS) finance technology and lending platform. The transaction, which will complete in the next few months, marks Zopa’s first acquisition.

Embedded finance is a $7.2 trillion opportunity globally, according to Dealroom. The deal is expected to increase Zopa’s revenue by at least 20% in the next few years.

This move is a response to the consumer need to simplify their finances. Together, Zopa and DivideBuy will bring a simple and fair solution for larger purchases (£250 – £30,000) that may otherwise take a customer months or years to save for.

The BNPL 2.0 offering will combine technology and fintech innovation to enable instant decisions and fully integrated consumer journeys with consumer protection, credit checks and safeguards of a regulated bank.

Zopa’s BNPL 2.0 lending will aim to:

• Only offer affordable credit by running credit checks and affordability assessments for all customers
•  Share data with credit rating agencies (CRAs) to give other lenders a full picture of people’s debt positions
• Help customers to better consolidate, structure and pay down their debt using its proprietary tools
• Enable users to build their credit profiles and improve their financial positions

Jaidev Janardana, CEO at Zopa, said: 

“This acquisition helps us bring to life BNPL 2.0, an evolution of BNPL which we believe delivers the easy, integrated product which customers love whilst also addressing some of the issues around affordability and responsible lending which have plagued the sector.  

“We are proud to be entering the POS space with DivideBuy, a market-leader with a standout product and technology stack, and a culture that is closely aligned to our values of fairness and customer centricity.

“Combining DivideBuy’s POS financing solution with Zopa’s best-in-class underwriting capabilities, regulatory permissions, and access to funding will enable digital-first journeys that bring new value to merchants and consistently delight customers. We are thrilled to welcome DivideBuy into the Zopa family.”

With DivideBuy, merchants can offer their customers interest free payment options at checkout. Shoppers can spread the cost of their purchases over a 2-12-month period with over 400 merchants. 

The application process is quick and easy, giving an instant credit decision without hidden fees or early repayment penalties.

Some of the UK’s most iconic consumer brands like Emma, Simba, Swyft, and Nectar already use DivideBuy to offer customers more payment options and drive better outcomes for both them and their customers. 

Robert Flowers, CEO at DivideBuy said: 

“We were delighted to be approached by Zopa in its search for a POS finance provider to support its vision of building Britain’s best bank. DivideBuy’s product, technology and culture align perfectly with Zopa’s values and brand strength, making this an ideal fit for the future of lending. Our LendTech solution will enable Zopa to leverage its core lending capabilities and build a market-leading POS finance solution. 

“DivideBuy’s mission has always been to help make life more affordable. This deal with Zopa will bolster our current product suite to help us take POS finance further, faster – with ethical lending at the core. This approach will ensure we meet upcoming regulation head-on to deliver a BNPL 2.0 that’s better for everyone. 

“We’re particularly excited for our people. Zopa and DivideBuy share a strong people-focused culture, and we’re committed to empowering our collective teams with new upskilling and career opportunities. We look forward to the next chapter of growth as part of the Zopa Group.”

Since launching in 2020, Zopa bank has attracted £3 billion in deposits, more than £2bn of loans on balance sheet, and issued close to 400,000 credit cards. 

Zopa has been voted “Bank of the Year” 2022 at the AltFi Awards, and previously “Best Personal Loan Provider” and “Best Credit Card Provider” at the British Bank Awards. 

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About Zopa bank

Launched 2 years ago, Zopa Bank is the tech unicorn that raised over $500 million to build the UK’s best digital bank. 

Its unique P2P heritage rooted in fintech brings 17 years of lending experience to its operations as well as £8bn funds in personal loans approved.     

Since launching in 2020, Zopa bank has attracted £3 billion in deposits, more than £2bn of loans on balance sheet, and issued closed to 400,000 credit cards.

Users rate Zopa 4.5 out of 5 on TrustPilot (classed as an ‘excellent’ rating). It has been voted the UK’s Bank of the Year 2022 at the Altfi Awards, and previously Best Personal Loan Provider and Best Credit Card Provider at the British Bank Awards.    

Zopa bank Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.

About DivideBuy (Rematch Credit Limited)

Founded in 2014, DivideBuy aims to make life more affordable by transforming the point-of-sale (POS) finance industry through innovation and technology. Its eCommerce credit solutions integrate seamlessly with shopping carts including Shopify, Magento and WooCommerce to offer interest free credit, in partnership with over 500 retailers to date.

DivideBuy offers a fast 60-second application process with an immediate lending decision, meaning customers can spread the cost of their purchases with no hidden charges. By offering an alternative payment method to customers, merchants benefit from increased average basket values and reduced cart abandonment.

DivideBuy continues to receive accolades for its success, and was most recently named Best POS Solution at The Cards & Payments Awards 2022, and Best Alternative Payment Solution at the Payment Awards 2022. It was also named in Deloitte’s UK Technology Fast 50 list for three consecutive years.

For more details, please visit www.dividebuy.co.uk