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Mazda

Can Mazda embed a comprehensive suite of financial services — financing, BNPL, insurance, and payments — across its global dealer network and digital channels without operating a captive financial institution?

Founded1920
HQHiroshima, Japan
IndustryVertical SaaS / Automotive OEM
The story

Mazda is a traditional automotive OEM that has progressively embedded financial services into its dealer and customer experience. Rather than building a captive finance subsidiary, Mazda has outsourced its US consumer financing to Toyota Motor Credit Corporation under the 'Mazda Financial Services' private label, while layering in third-party BNPL solutions (Sunbit, DigniFi) to address service-lane financing. In international markets such as Australia and New Zealand, Mazda Finance and Mazda Payment Protection Insurance products are offered, with insurance underwritten by Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance. Payment acceptance in European markets is powered by Mollie.

Last 12 months
2024-02
2025-11
Product timeline
2020
Mazda Financial Services (MFS) launched in the US as a private label financing brand powered by Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC).· lending
2021
Mazda North American Operations partnered with Sunbit as the recommended BNPL financing solution across 550 dealership service centers.· lending
2024
Mazda North American Operations renewed its agreement with Toyota Motor Credit Corporation to continue providing private label financing under the Mazda Financial Services brand.· lending
2025
DigniFi announced a strategic partnership with Mazda North American Operations to deliver BNPL point-of-sale financing for service, parts, accessories, and F&I products across 550+ US dealerships.· lending
The stack
Payments / PSP
Mollie
Lending
Mazda Financial Services (private label consumer auto financing, US)Sunbit BNPL (service lane financing, US dealerships)DigniFi BNPL point-of-sale financing (service, parts, accessories, F&I, US dealerships)Mazda Finance Fixed Rate Business Car Loan (Australia)Mazda Finance Chattel Mortgage (Australia)
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