The Economist: Buy now, pay later? The unstoppable rise of BNPL
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The Economist: Buy now, pay later? The unstoppable rise of BNPL

Buy that burrito, and don’t let anyone judge you
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Key topics:

  • BNPL usage surges, reaching $342bn globally, driven by younger consumers

  • Industry expands into business loans, securitised debt, and digital wallets

  • Despite risks, BNPL shows lower default rates than credit cards so far

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From The Economist, published under licence. The original article can be found on www.economist.com
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