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Would credit regulation kill buy now, pay later platforms?

Amid the surging use of buy now pay later platforms, there have been persistent calls for tighter regulation. But how would these platforms cope with stricter credit rules?

By Harrison Astbury ● April 09, 2021

Afterpay launches digital card for purchases

Buy now, pay later giant Afterpay has introduced its own digital card for making in-store purchases.

By William Jolly ● March 29, 2021

Afterpay, Zip hit almost 6 million customers between them

Two of Australia's buy now, pay later giants saw substantial growth in the past six months, even as greater scrutiny is placed on the industry.

By William Jolly ● February 25, 2021

How does Afterpay work?

Wanting to use Afterpay? Savings.com.au investigates what it is, how it works, and how much it can cost.

By William Jolly ● February 11, 2021

The UK will regulate BNPL: Will Australia do the same?

The UK has announced plans to regulate buy now, pay later platforms, which could have implications for the sector down under.

By William Jolly ● February 03, 2021

Use BNPL? It could now be harder to get a home loan with ANZ

ANZ has sent a clarification to its broker network to treat some buy now, pay later expenses as either a credit card or personal loan.

By Harrison Astbury ● December 18, 2020

Major US bank bars BNPL, will Australia follow?

United States banking giant Capital One has barred users from clearing buy now, pay later debts on its credit card platform.

By Harrison Astbury ● December 10, 2020

Afterpay defers upfront payments for 'responsible' users

Buy now, pay later platform Afterpay has launched 'Pulse', a loyalty program that axes upfront payments for 'responsible' customers.

By Harrison Astbury ● November 17, 2020

One in five consumers missing Afterpay, Zip, and other BNPL payments

A new report has revealed concerning trends among buy now, pay later consumers.

By Alex Brewster ● November 16, 2020

Afterpay doubles number of users since 2019

Afterpay has more than doubled its number of global customers since this time last year, continuing its strong performance over COVID-19.

By William Jolly ● October 28, 2020

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Refinance home loans.
Rates from 1.69% p.a.

Low-rate car loans
Rates from 3.94%

Savings rates
of up to 1.50%

Term deposit rates
of up to 1.60%

Let us come to you.
Get Savings in your inbox.