Share this article Share this article STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF) today announced fourth quarter 2020 earnings results amid the continuing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Synchrony reported fourth quarter 2020 net earnings of $738 million, or $1.24 per diluted share. Key Highlights*. Interest and fees on loans decreased 11% to $4.0 billion Purchase volume decreased 1% to $39.9 billion Average active accounts decreased 10% to 66.3 million Deposits decreased $2.3 billion, or 4%, to $62.8 billion Renewed Payment Solutions programs with Mattress Firm and Kawasaki, and added a new program with Doosan Bobcat Added new CareCredit programs with Walgreens and the Community Veterinary Partners, renewed program with Aspen Dental, and acquired Allegro Credit, a leading provider of point-of-sale consumer financing for audiology products and dental services