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Stay Ahead in Retail with Trek Financing & Ascend

In retail, price tags can feel like roadblocks — especially for big-ticket items. That’s where financing comes in. Offering flexible payment options helps more customers say yes to the products they really want, without hesitation.

It’s not just about moving inventory. It’s about making shopping more accessible, building trust, and turning interest into action. 

How financing can help

When customers can spread payments over time, they’re more likely to buy higher-end products, add-on accessories, and come back for more. That’s why offering financing isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s a smart sales tool.

Ascend makes it easy with built-in support for Trek Financing, powered by Citizens Pay. The process is quick, clear, and integrated right into your POS workflow, so you don’t have to bounce between systems.

With Trek Financing and Ascend, you can: 

Offer customers a monthly payment option

Access credit decisioning in real-time 

Avoid extra paperwork or delays 

Capture more full-price, high-value sales

Fast, flexible, and customer-friendly

A complicated financing process can hurt your sale. Ascend keeps it smooth.

When a customer wants to pay over time, your team can walk them through the application right in the store. Credit decisions come back in seconds — and if they’re approved, you can wrap up the transaction on the spot. The financing details integrate with the sale, so your records stay clean and complete.

Want to keep it even simpler? Set up Ascend Pay to give customers multiple payment options — credit, debit, and digital wallets — all in one sleek checkout experience. 

Train your team to sell with confidence 

 The best way to increase financing sales? Get your team comfortable talking about it.

Here are some tips:

✅ Get familiar with the program terms
✅ Mention financing early on
✅ Practice the pitch
✅ Keep financing POP near the register

Close more sales, the smarter way

Financing doesn’t just help your customers — it helps your bottom line. And with Ascend, offering it is fast, simple, and stress-free.

Want to learn more about Trek Financing?