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Shoppers Embrace Caution: BNPL Usage Surges This Holiday

12/3/2025

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During the Black Friday–Cyber Monday weekend, holiday shoppers adopted a more cautious approach to spending, while buy now, pay later use rose with Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay, and PayPal Pay Later.
Data indicates BNPL use appeals across income levels, offering convenience and budget management.
David Tinsley, a senior economist at the Bank of America Institute, notes most users are light users, typically making one to four transactions.

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Story summary

During the Black Friday–Cyber Monday weekend, holiday shoppers adopted a more cautious approach to spending, while buy now, pay later use rose with Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay, and PayPal Pay Later.
Data indicates BNPL use appeals across income levels, offering convenience and budget management.
David Tinsley, a senior economist at the Bank of America Institute, notes most users are light users, typically making one to four transactions.