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Sezen Bakan

Why buy now, pay later can cost much more than a credit card

BNPL services are effectively charging higher 'interest rates' than credit cards, new research shows. Photo: TND/Getty

Buy now, pay later is often touted as a cheaper alternative to credit cards, but new research shows these platforms can actually end up costing more.

BNPL platforms such as Afterpay, Humm and Zip Pay have quickly become a mainstream product in recent years, helping Australians pay for everything from groceries to child care.

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