Who bought GE credit?
Matthew Harrington
Updated on January 19, 2026
The company reached an agreement to sell the majority of its property business to Wells Fargo and Blackstone, valued at $26.5 billion. GE Chairman and CEO, Jeff Immelt, announced the plan in a letter to shareholders.
Is synchrony bank a GE Capital?
Today GE (NYSE:GE) completed the separation of Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF), the largest provider of private label credit cards in the United States[1]. Synchrony Financial has been a part of GE Capital for more than 80 years, helping consumers finance purchases from clothing to jewelry to RVs to furniture.
Does Synchrony Bank own PayPal?
With the completion of the transaction, PayPal and Synchrony have extended their existing co-brand consumer credit card program agreement, and Synchrony is now the exclusive issuer of the PayPal Credit online consumer financing program in the U.S., through 2028.
Does PayPal use Synchrony Bank?
PayPal Credit is subject to credit approval and is offered by Synchrony Bank.
What kind of credit cards does GE Capital Bank offer?
In addition to an extensive line of co-branded credit cards, GE Capital Bank also offers a variety of private label credit cards. Private label credit cards are cards that are branded for a specific retailer. If the retailer is not the one in charge of managing the card, a third party would issue the card and collect all payments.
Who are the shareholders of GE Capital Retail Bank?
As part of the deal, GE Capital Retail Bank will also acquire the existing card program assets of approximately $900 million from JP Morgan Chase. Financial terms were not disclosed. “This portfolio acquisition broadens our U.S. retail credit card programs with a respected retailer.
When did GE Capital sell GE Money Bank France?
GE Capital sold GE Money Bank France to Cerberus Capital Management in 2016. GE Capital was incorporated as a Restricted License Bank in Hong Kong. Its major focus was in mortgages (homes and automobile) and personal loans. GE Capital sold its Hong Kong operations to Standard Chartered.
What can GE Capital do for your business?
GE Capital is one of the world’s largest providers of credit. For over one million businesses, large and small, GE Capital provides financing to purchase, lease and distribute equipment, as well as capital for real estate and corporate acquisitions, refinancings and restructurings.