Xsolla partners with Affirm to offer flexible payment options to gamers

LOS ANGELES - Video game commerce company Xsolla announced a partnership with payment network Affirm (NASDAQ:AFRM) to provide flexible payment options for gamers in the United States, according to a press release statement. Affirm, currently valued at $21.37 billion, has seen its stock surge over 110% in the past year, though InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is trading above its Fair Value.

The integration allows players to split purchases into interest-free biweekly payments or monthly installments for transactions of $50 or more when buying games or in-game content through developers using Xsolla’s payment tools.

Affirm’s payment options are now automatically available to thousands of game developers using Xsolla’s checkout systems. Players can select Affirm at checkout, complete an eligibility check, and if approved, choose a payment plan without late or hidden fees.

"By integrating Affirm’s customer-first payment options, we’re empowering developers to offer gamers a smarter way to pay for the content they love," said Chris Hewish, President of Communication & Strategy at Xsolla.

Pat Suh, Senior Vice President of Revenue at Affirm, stated the partnership "brings these principles to the gaming world" and provides "more control and choice in how they pay for the content they love."

The companies plan to expand the service to Canada and the United Kingdom in the coming months.

Xsolla, founded in 2005, provides commerce tools for video game developers and publishers globally. Affirm offers financial products that allow consumers to pay over time without late or hidden fees.

Payment options through Affirm are subject to eligibility checks and are provided by Affirm’s lending partners.

In other recent news, Affirm has reported significant developments that could impact investors. The company announced an extension of its capital partnership with Moore Specialty Credit, which will continue through May 2027. Over the past eight years, Moore has invested nearly $5 billion in Affirm’s assets, contributing to its total funding capacity, which reached $23.3 billion as of March 31, 2025. Additionally, Affirm and PGIM Fixed Income have expanded their partnership with a new $3 billion loan facility, allowing for the purchase of up to $500 million in Affirm loans at any given time. This facility follows a previous $500 million private purchase by PGIM in December 2024. Prudential Financial’s investment arm has also agreed to purchase up to $500 million in consumer loans from Affirm, enabling the company to finance $3 billion of buy-now-pay-later loans. Furthermore, Affirm has expanded its partnership with Williams-Sonoma to include the Canadian market, allowing Canadian customers to access Affirm’s payment options at stores like West Elm and Pottery Barn. These developments reflect Affirm’s ongoing efforts to enhance its financial services and expand its reach in the competitive buy-now-pay-later sector.

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