Like its name suggests, "buy now, pay later" lets you make a purchase and receive it immediately but pay for it at a later time, usually over a …
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'Buy Now, Pay Later' Startups Are Popular, But Users Face Financial Risks
Affirm, Afterpay, and other similar tech companies that provide short-term financing services are doing good business this year. They're either being acquired for billions of dollars or striking partnerships with the likes of Amazon, PetSmart and IKEA. But even though BNPL is available to consumers, it's not always a good thing. A study from Credit Karma found one-third of U.S. consumers fell behind on their payments. Here's what you need to know about "Buy Now, Pay Later."
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Sept 9 (Reuters) - A third of U.S. consumers who used "buy now, pay later" services have fallen behind on one or more payments, and 72% of those said their credit score declined, a new study published by personal finance company Credit Karma showed. The study, conducted by software firm Qualtrics, …
"Buy now, pay later" options are becoming increasingly popular, but analysts warn of default risks given the lack of credit checks and "opaque" debt …
Notable 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Services
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