
bnpl
buy-now-pay-later
What you really need to know about BNPL, including the hidden risks.


what is buy-now-pay-later?
Buy Now, Pay Later services provides the option to buy things in instalments, sometimes without paying anything up front at all. You'll often find these services, like Clearpay and Klarna at the checkout page of your favourite online shop. The BNPL provider you use will determine how many instalments you need to pay and how often you'll pay them. Instalments are a little like standing orders; payment is automatically taken from your card. So you don't need to worry about manually making payments on specific dates, but you do need to make sure you have enough money in your account to cover the payment.

how do they make money?
it's kinda sneaky

advantages
of using buy-now-pay-later

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things to consider beforehand
Buy Now, Pay Later is essentially just a strange form of credit, minus the credit-boosting perks. You could also see it as another form of debt, since you still have to pay the full price eventually. Make sure you understand what you’re agreeing to, know how and when you’re going to pay it back, keep track of what you owe so you're not assuming you have more than your bank balance says, and stay on top of your repayments. It's healthy to treat yourself, but make sure you're not gaslighting yourself into thinking you have more cash to spend.
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