The hidden risks of buy now pay later services

Buy now pay later

In 2018-19, buy now, pay later providers earned $43 million in revenue from late payment charges. Source: Getty Images

The 'Buy now, pay later' schemes are becoming increasingly popular among shoppers in Australia, with the total value of purchases rising to over $5.6 billion in 2018-19.



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