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

Cyber Week spending surges as consumers turn to AI, ‘pay later’ apps

Use of the flexible “buy now, pay later” method hit an all-time high on Cyber Monday, driving $1.03 billion in online spending. Read More

Buy now, pay later use climbs as holiday shoppers look for flexibility, experts warn of risks

More shoppers in Indiana are turning to “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) services like Klarna, Afterpay and Affirm, especially during the holiday season — and financial experts say the trend is growing ... 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

Buy now, pay later platforms see record holiday boom, drawing scrutiny from lawmakers

Buy now, pay later providers saw record-setting sales growth over the November shopping holidays as consumers rely increasingly on deferred payments to combat the pain of lingering inflation. 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’ purchases can now affect your credit score. Here’s what that means

Those are the loans that allow shoppers, usually online, to break up a purchase into installments — a way to pay that’s become very popular. Let’s take a look at what this could mean for your credit ... 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

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

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