From the Flexilay team.
Product updates, merchant growth and the case for modern LayBy.
NewsShopify support is on the way
Flexilay is bringing modern, debt-free layby to Shopify checkouts. Here's what's coming, what already works today, and how to be first in line.
ProductWhy traditional layby is broken (and how to fix it)
Traditional layby earned customers' trust, then got left behind by online shopping. Here's what broke — and how modern layby fixes it without becoming a lender.
EducationWhy Flexilay isn't Buy Now Pay Later
Flexilay looks like flexible payments, but it works nothing like BNPL. Here's the difference between modern LayBy and lending — and why it matters for your business.
EngineeringInside our Stripe integration
How Flexilay uses Stripe to run payment schedules — secure card handling, automatic collection, retries and settlement — while never holding your customers' funds.
Merchant GrowthFlexible payments and the real impact on average order value
Flexible payment options don't just help customers — they measurably lift average order value and conversion. Here's why, and how to offer them without taking on lending risk.
DesignDesigning the Flexilay customer portal
The principles behind a payment portal customers actually trust — clarity, control, and calm. How we designed the Flexilay customer experience around confidence, not pressure.