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Fortune
Ivana Pino

Buy now, pay later vs. credit cards—which one is right for you?

Photo illustration of a woman holding multiple shopping bags around her forearms; the woman is repeated in green to the left and red to the right. (Credit: Photo illustration by Fortune; Original photo by Getty Images)

When you hit the checkout counter, you may have the option to pay with a credit card, debit card, or buy now, pay later (BNPL). If you’ve never used a BNPL service, you might have some skepticism about how these consumer loans work and whether or not the terms are favorable compared with other financing options like a traditional credit card. 

Recent studies suggest that many consumers have hopped on the BNPL bandwagon. 

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