Results: The Rise of Buy Now, Pay Later

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09/26/2026

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Buy now, pay later services have become a common way to spread the cost of purchases over several payments.

Have you ever used a buy now, pay later service such as Klarna, Afterpay or a store installment plan?
Yes, frequently
6%
•
83 votes
Yes, occasionally
9%
•
126 votes
Yes, once or twice
13%
•
184 votes
No, but I would consider it
15%
•
220 votes
No, and I would not use one
57%
•
818 votes
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2.
Buy now, pay later services have become more popular as the cost of living has increased.

Do you think these services are contributing to higher levels of consumer debt?
Yes, significantly
46%
•
655 votes
Yes, somewhat
35%
•
505 votes
No
19%
•
271 votes

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