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Bol, the Dutch e-commerce giant, is set to revolutionize its business by launching its own payment processing and buy-now-pay-later lending services—officially kicking off May 6th. By spinning off Bol Payment Services, they’ll keep every commission fee previously paid to third-party processors like Adyen and Klarna, while also securing a consumer credit license timed to align with upcoming regulations. Though they’re not rushing into deeper lending, analysts see this as a strategic move to lock in smaller sellers and boost margins—much like Amazon’s model. With tighter control over the customer journey, Bol is positioning itself for long-term dominance in a crowded online marketplace.

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