Lopay and YouLend partner to provide financing for UK SMEs

Lopay, a London-based payment processing app known for its quick payouts and low fees, has announced a new partnership with YouLend, an embedded financing platform. This collaboration aims to offer flexible and accessible business financing to over 40,000 Lopay customers.

The integration brings seamless access to capital directly into Lopay’s Point of Sale (PoS) system, providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a valuable tool to stay competitive in the UK market. Alongside Lopay's low payment fees, businesses will now have the added advantage of securing funding to address daily cash flow challenges.

Lopay's new cash advance feature allows SMEs to receive personalised offers based on sales volumes, with just a few clicks. The digital application process is fast, taking only minutes to complete. This service is designed to empower businesses to invest in growth, manage unforeseen expenses, or boost cash flow – without the lengthy approval times often associated with traditional loans.

"We’re on a mission to be the all-in-one financial partner that truly supports our customers because we know that small businesses are the backbone of our economy," says Richard Carter, CEO & Founder of Lopay.

Since the partnership's launch, Lopay has already provided £1 million in funding within just 3 months post launch, underscoring the strong demand for working capital coming from UK businesses.

Patrick O’Neill, owner of London–based Coggins Taxi Journey, is a prime example of growth achieved through Lopay’s cash advance solution. After receiving flexible offers, Patrick purchased essential car parts to keep his cab fleet running smoothly, which helped double the business’s revenue during the peak summer season.

He shared: “The experience with YouLend's customer service was outstanding – they guided us through every step with ease. This quick access to capital has opened up new opportunities for growth and helped us stay ahead in a competitive market.”

Richard Carter, Founder & CEO at Lopay further adds, “It is heartening to see the positive and very tangible impact of YouLend’s financing solution in boosting our value proposition and solving the core problems of our customers: cash flow issues and access to capital.

“The decision to partner with YouLend was an easy choice. Speed is everything, and their ability to rapidly assess creditworthiness goes hand in hand with our goal of providing reliable financial solutions to ensure businesses can grow as much, and as fast, as they desire.”

As the partnership expands, both companies will continue to invest in building the best and most scalable solution for Lopay’s increasing base of customers.

Daniel Sinclair-Taylor, Strategic Partnerships UK & Europe at YouLend, comments: “We have already seen impressive and evergreen business results from the partnership, bringing on significant revenue and retention benefits to Lopay’s platform. Most importantly, it has been a game-changer for their customers who are now effortlessly investing in their growth.”