Kaufland.de, one of Germany’s largest and most popular online marketplaces, has announced a new partnership with Consors Finanz. This collaboration introduces a seamless credit financing option for purchases made on the platform, enhancing the shopping experience for millions of customers.
The new financing option can be used for all purchases or mixed shopping baskets with products on the online marketplace, reports the press release about the cooperation.
Quick and Digital Loan Application
The application for an installment loan is completely digital and can be submitted directly when ordering online. Consumers receive the decision on the loan in just a few minutes. Payment to the retailer is processed via an escrow account.
Kaufland.de belongs to the Schwarz Group and is one of the largest online marketplaces in Germany. More than 11,000 retailers are already selling via Kaufland’s online offering, offering more than 45 million items in over 6,400 categories.
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