Synchrony Financial provides consumer financing through private-label credit cards, co-brand cards, promotional financing and health-and-wellness credit products. Company news commonly covers retail card programs with partners such as DICK'S Sporting Goods, Lowe's, Chico's FAS and RH, including rewards structures, loyalty integration, digital servicing and credit decisioning through Synchrony PRISM.
Recurring updates also include CareCredit acceptance across health and wellness purchase categories, quarterly financial results, common stock dividends, share repurchase authorizations and consumer finance research. Synchrony’s announcements often connect partner financing programs with omnichannel retail, professional purchasing, home furnishings, health products and financial literacy initiatives.
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) has appointed Deborah Ellinger to its Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2025. Ellinger, currently a senior advisor at Boston Consulting Group, brings extensive experience in health and wellness, retail, and consumer sectors. Her background includes CEO and President roles at several private-equity-backed companies including Ideal Image, The Princeton Review, Restoration Hardware, and Wellness Pet Food.
The appointment expands Synchrony's board to twelve members. Ellinger currently serves on the board of Chewy, Inc., bringing valuable expertise in consumer retail and pet industries that aligns with Synchrony's strategic priorities.
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) and Sun Country Airlines have launched a new co-branded credit card program targeting leisure travelers. The Sun Country Visa Signature® credit card offers significant rewards including 25,000 bonus points for spending $1,000 in the first 90 days, up to 5X points on Sun Country purchases, and 2X points on gas and grocery purchases.
The card features travel benefits including 50% off first checked bag, 50% off seat selections, and in-flight discounts. Cardholders can earn a 10,000-point anniversary bonus with $10,000 annual spend. Sun Country is also introducing Plus status, offering additional perks like no change fees and priority services, achievable through 10 flights annually or $10,000 card spend.
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign celebrated a significant expansion of their Emerging Technology Center (ETC), marking over 400 student internships since its 2018 launch. The center has doubled in size to nearly 11,000 square feet, featuring new collaboration areas, flexible huddle rooms, and event spaces.
The ETC serves as a vital talent pipeline, with interns working alongside Synchrony employees across 60+ teams on various projects in engineering, data science, analytics, and human-centered design. The partnership includes co-hosted events such as hackathons, Datathons, and lectures on emerging technologies like Generative AI.
["Successful internship program with over 400 students trained since 2018", "Facility expansion doubles capacity with enhanced collaboration spaces", "Strong talent pipeline with multiple full-time hires from the program", "Partnership spans 60+ teams providing diverse experience opportunities"]Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) has announced a strategic partnership with Audibel to provide CareCredit financing solutions across Audibel's 1,000+ retail locations nationwide. The partnership makes CareCredit the first-look financing option for hearing health care services and devices at Audibel locations.
A recent Synchrony study revealed that while 70% of consumers prioritize hearing health, less than 10% visited an audiologist last year. The partnership aims to address this gap by offering flexible payment options, including installment loans for 12 to 60 months. CareCredit is currently accepted at over 11,000 audiology practices nationwide.
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) has scheduled its third quarter 2025 financial results announcement for October 15, 2025. The company will release its earnings report and presentation materials at approximately 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time through its Investor Relations website.
A conference call discussing the results will be held at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time the same day, with both live audio webcast and replay available on the company's website under Events and Presentations section.
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) has announced a $1 million investment over two years to support K-12 public educators teaching personal finance in the United States through its new program, Empowering Financial Futures. The initiative comes as a recent Synchrony survey reveals that while 80% of teachers consider financial education essential, 67% struggle with student engagement and relevant content delivery.
The funding will support multiple nonprofit organizations including the Council for Economic Education, DonorsChoose, Jobs for America's Graduates, Jump$tart Coalition, and Operation HOPE. Additionally, Synchrony is launching a Financial Literacy Service Corps, an employee-led program to share financial literacy expertise in local communities. The company has invested over $24 million to date in its Education as an Equalizer initiative.
Synchrony (NYSE:SYF), a leading consumer financing company and online bank, has joined Nacha as its newest Direct Member. This membership makes Synchrony the 47th Direct Member of Nacha, alongside other financial institutions and Payments Associations.
As a Direct Member, Synchrony will gain the ability to participate in ACH Network governance, including voting on proposed Nacha Rules, nominating board members, and contributing to committees that drive innovation. The company's involvement aligns with its focus on providing secure ACH payment solutions through its online and mobile banking platforms.
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a financial services company, announced that CFO Brian J. Wenzel will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference. The presentation is scheduled for September 10, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. ET.
Investors can access both the live webcast and replay of the presentation through Synchrony's investor relations website at www.investors.synchrony.com.
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) has announced a strategic partnership with Dental Intelligence, integrating CareCredit financing solutions into Dental Intelligence's platform that serves over 9,000 dental practices. The integration will streamline patient financing management and enhance administrative efficiency through automated payment communications.
The partnership incorporates CareCredit's credit card solution into Dental Intelligence's comprehensive suite of tools, including appointment reminders, confirmations, metrics, and reporting. A key feature allows providers to easily identify patients who are preapproved for or already have the CareCredit card. Currently, CareCredit is accepted by over 285,000 providers, including 80% of U.S. dental practices.
Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF) has announced its second quarter 2025 financial results and declared dividend payments. The company will host a conference call with CEO Brian Doubles and CFO Brian Wenzel Sr. to discuss the results on July 22, 2025.
The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share of common stock, payable on August 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 5, 2025. Additionally, the company announced dividends for its preferred stock series: $14.06 per share for Series A ($0.351563 per depositary share) and $20.63 per share for Series B ($0.515625 per depositary share), both payable on August 15, 2025.