- Xsolla adds Affirm financing at checkout
- Gamers can now split game purchases
What happened: Xsolla integrates Affirm for flexible game financing
Xsolla announced a new partnership with Affirm. The deal lets gamers pay in instalments during checkout. Players can spread game costs over weeks or months. Xsolla added Affirm across its global merchant base. This includes game purchases and in-game items. The integration uses Affirm’s transparent fee model with no late fees. Merchants gain an embedded financing option at transaction time. Players get clear terms before they buy. Xsolla chose Affirm to improve payment options and boost conversion. The feature launched in major markets like the US, UK and Canada. Users may now see an “Pay Over Time” option from Affirm during checkout. Xsolla and Affirm report smooth technical rollout and positive early feedback.
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Why it’s important
Flexible financing makes games more accessible to consumers. It may help players manage larger purchases like season passes or bundles. Offering instalment options can increase average order value and reduce cart drop‑offs. This can benefit both gamers and merchants. The deal shows growth in buy‑now‑pay‑later (BNPL) in digital entertainment. BNPL is now common in e-commerce and gaming sectors. It may influence other platforms to offer similar payment methods. This may drive greater adoption of financing solutions in gaming. It may also shift consumer expectations around how they pay for digital goods.
