- Nearly 1-in-3 shoppers have used buy-now-pay-later for groceries — BNPL use for essentials has surged.
- Retailers often raise prices and trim inventory to offset BNPL fees, so all customers can end up paying more.
- BNPL can create “phantom” debt and missed payments are common, raising financial risks for consumers.
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