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From webshop to lender: bol launches its own buy now, pay later service

From webshop to lender: bol launches its own buy now, pay later service

Bol has established a separate credit company to manage its 'pay later' payment option. The e-commerce retailer intends to offer this service to other online stores in the future to expand consumer payment flexibility.

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