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Expanding its consumer‑first AI strategy, Experian aims to bring trusted financial information into everyday digital conversations where younger consumers already connect

COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 28, 2026-- Experian® today announced it plans to expand access to trusted financial education by integrating into Snapchat’s AI Sponsored Snaps ad offering. Experian intends to bring AI-powered credit and personal finance information directly into Snapchat conversations that consumers—especially younger adult audiences—use every day.

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Experian® today announced it plans to expand access to trusted financial education by integrating into Snapchat’s AI Sponsored Snaps ad offering.

This integration reflects Experian’s broader strategy of meeting consumers where financial curiosity naturally happens: within everyday conversations on platforms they already rely on. Rather than requiring people to seek out financial information on unfamiliar sites or from unverified sources, Experian is extending its expertise into Snapchat to provide accessible, easy‑to‑understand general financial education, powered by AI, that helps deliver relevant answers to common questions such as ‘how can I increase my credit score?’ or ‘what is the best way to budget?’ directly within the flow of conversation.

“Consumers are increasingly talking about finances in social and digital spaces, and we want to be there as a trusted, credible voice,” said Debbie Hsu, Executive Vice President of Product, Experian Consumer Services. “By using AI to show up in those moments with expert guidance, we’re making financial education more accessible, equitable and empowering.”

Snapchat’s AI Sponsored Snaps ad format is designed to allow users to engage with Experian through an AI-powered conversational experience, asking questions and receiving clear, contextual responses in a natural, back-and-forth dialogue covering common financial topics such as understanding credit, managing expenses, protecting personal information, and navigating everyday financial decisions. The experience is grounded in Experian’s longstanding credit and financial expertise and is designed for learning and awareness while in the app for a seamless experience. The experience provides general information to help people learn and does not provide personalized financial, legal, tax, or credit advice.

“At Snap, we're focused on making advertising feel as natural and helpful as the conversations people are already having on the platform,” said Ajit Mohan, Chief Business Officer at Snap Inc. “By combining Experian's trusted financial insights with AI Sponsored Snaps, we can invite consumers into interactive chats about credit and money management in a way that feels intuitive, personal, and in the moment. Together, we're showing how conversational AI can transform the way brands show up for people, making every interaction feel less like an ad and more like a conversation.”

With over 110 million monthly active users in the U.S. and more than 950 billion chats sent globally in Q1 2026 alone, Snapchat stands out as one of the most conversation-driven platforms in the worldⁱ. Experian’s integration reflects a broader shift from destination-based financial tools to AI-enabled, embedded, helpful information delivered within everyday digital interactions.

Expanding Access to Financial Knowledge

The Snapchat integration is part of Experian’s consumer‑first AI strategy to expand financial education beyond its owned properties and into the digital environments where consumers naturally ask questions and exchange information. For younger consumers, having access to information from an established authority helps cut through noise and misinformation often found elsewhere online.

This move builds on Experian’s recent integration with ChatGPT, where consumers can explore auto insurance options through the Experian Marketplace. Together, these AI-powered integrations signal a growing ecosystem approach, bringing Experian’s capabilities into the platforms where decisions increasingly begin.

“Expanding our brand and expertise into platforms like Snapchat supports our mission of Financial Power to All™,” added Hsu. “It is about increasing access to credible financial information that can help people make more confident financial decisions.”

Experian plans to continue exploring how conversational AI and social platforms can support consumers across more moments in their financial lives.

For more information, visit www.experian.com.

About Experian

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them to save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in talented people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and to innovate. A FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 25,200 people across 33 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

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Michael Troncale
Experian Public Relations
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michael.troncale@experian.com

Sandra Bernardo
Experian Public Relations
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sandra.bernardo@experian.com

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