Apps News How ‘buy Now, Pay Later’ Apps Are Changing As They Mature

Cash App to Launch Buy Now, Pay Later Debit Card

Cash App said Wednesday it plans to debut the Visa Debit Flex Card, which will give users the option to pay with Block's buy now, pay later feature Afterpay. Using Afterpay, customers can take out a ... Read More

Buy now, pay later is the worst thing for consumers since payday loans

We’re living in a time when you can finance pizza. Where $100 jeans can be split into four easy payments. Where "zero interest" sounds like free money. But behind the buzzwords and flashy apps, Buy ... Read More

Sezzle vs Klarna: Which Buy Now, Pay Later App Wins?

We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. With over 60% of the ... Read More

Apps Like Klarna: Alternative Buy Now, Pay Later Services

We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. Klarna has become one of ... Read More

'Buy Now, Pay Later' for Everyday Spending? This Financial Pro Thinks It's Risky

Whether you're buying gas, groceries or clothes, you now have the option to defer payments over several months through installments, rather than pay in full at the time of purchase. These Buy Now, Pay ... Read More

More shoppers are looking to use Buy Now, Pay Later for holidays, survey says

More shoppers are open to using buy now, pay later loans, especially as the holiday gift-buying season approaches and as shoppers are more worried about rising prices and financial stress, according ... Read More

I used to work in finance and this is what really happens when you use buy now, pay later apps

BNPL is quick and easy, but lenders face risks due to increasing amounts spent and the need for fast evaluation -- $176B is expected to increase. BNPL applications involve extensive background ... Read More

‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ platforms soar in popularity

As more Americans than ever turn to “Buy Now, Pay Later” platforms to purchase things like vacations and groceries, Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski says his company’s platform can offer more ... Read More

Wallet update turns 'buy now pay later' into a built-in feature of iPhones

Apple Pay Later is gone, but third-party buy now pay later offerings are now easily accessible and manageable in the Wallet app. The service was shut down in 2024 after a short, rocky run. It never ... Read More

Buy now, pay later: Why 52% of Americans trust it—and what brands need to know

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is reshaping how Americans approach spending. Once viewed as a financing solution for bigger-ticket purchases, the service has grown into an everyday convenience with the ... Read More

Make Ends Meet: The dangers of Buy Now Pay Later

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - It is fast, easy, and flexible and changing. It sounds good, “Buy Now Pay Later,” but what’s not good is that payment plan can bring with it a few disadvantages. Buy Now Pay ... Read More

Tips to help manage your buy now, pay later loans

NEW YORK — Between rising prices and dwindling job growth, using “buy now, pay later” on everything from concert tickets to fast food deliveries is becoming increasingly appealing. But greater use ... Read More