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

EDITORIAL | Buy Now, Pay Later? Popular apps will now impact your credit score

Buy now, pay later apps took off like wildfire when they first appeared on the scene a few years ago. Companies like Afterpay, Klarma and Affirm allow consumers to buy clothes, furnishings, concert ... Read More

Before you click ‘buy,’ what to know about Buy Now, Pay Later apps

As Buy Now, Pay Later services surge in popularity this holiday season, financial experts say shoppers should tread carefully. Read More

Buy now, pay later apps being used to pay for groceries as prices rise

As groceries prices continue to rise, a survey by the Lending Tree found that people are using buy now, pay later (BNPL) applications to pay for groceries. “These are financing options that allow ... Read More

Some Americans using ‘buy now, pay’ later apps to finance groceries and bills

Some Americans are using “buy now, pay later” apps to finance their groceries and bills. NBC News’ Christine Romans reports as Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan ... Read More

Buy Now, Pay Later loans popular among Gen Z, Millennials will soon affect credit scores

FICO will incorporate Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loan data into credit scores starting fall 2025. This change aims to provide lenders with a more complete picture of consumers' repayment habits. Read More

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

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

Avoid the Debt Trap: 7 Dangers of Buy Now, Pay Later Apps

Buy now, pay later apps are an increasingly popular way to finance purchases. Companies like Affirm, AfterPay and Klarna allow you split the cost of everyday purchases — from running shoes to ... 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 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

Why are Americans using 'buy now, pay later' apps to buy groceries?

Credit cards are so old-fashioned. Americans are increasingly turning to "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) apps to pay for groceries and takeout, and some experts warn the trend could lead to a rise in ... Read More