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    What is Afterpay and What to Expect

    January 30, 2023 by Jenn Leave a Comment

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    Shoppers can make purchases immediately and spread out the payments over time using buy-now, pay-later financing. What is Afterpay and What to Expect? Afterpay is an Australian company that provides interest-free consumer loans; it is now owned by payments technology firm Block.

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    What is Afterpay and What to Expect

    Afterpay was released in 2015 and has now expanded to serve consumers in Australia, New Zealand, the US, and Canada. Clearpay is the name under which it is marketed in the United Kingdom, France, and Spain.

    What is Afterpay and how does it function?

    For those who qualify, Afterpay is a way to make immediate purchases without worrying about financing charges, credit checks, or late fees if you pay on time. Through the Afterpay app, you can access this service at tens of thousands of stores all around the world.

    Afterpay customers can spread the cost of their purchases across four equal monthly repayments. You put down a deposit, and then you have six weeks to pay off the rest of the purchase price.

    With Afterpay, there is no minimum purchase amount. It's important to keep in mind that some stores have minimum order quantities before they'll ship your order.

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    Afterpay is a convenient payment plan for online purchases.

    You can access the service by selecting Afterpay as your payment method while making an online purchase. Afterpay accounts can be created in seconds, allowing you to make your first payment and finish shopping right away.

    The store will send you your purchases after you have completed your purchase.

    If you want to use Afterpay in a physical store, you must first download the Afterpay app, make an account, and then select the "Card" tab within the app. Create a virtual Afterpay card that can be used with Apple Pay or Google Pay. Either mobile wallet app can then be used to complete the purchase.

    You can check your due date and payment amount in the Afterpay app after making a transaction.

    In the Afterpay app, you may use your debit or credit card to make payments either one at a time or automatically over the course of the payment plan.

    Returns

    If you paid with Afterpay and want to return an item, you need contact the store directly to learn their return policy. If you return an item and receive a full refund from the retailer, Afterpay will cancel the remainder of your payments and give you a refund for what you've already paid. If a merchant issues a refund that is less than the full purchase price, Afterpay will reduce the number of payments owed.

    Can You Use Afterpay to Pay Bills?

    You can only use Afterpay at participating retailers' websites or in their physical stores. Consequently, it can be used for purchases but not for bill payments.

    Does Afterpay Have a Maximum Credit Amount?

    Afterpay sets individual and transactional spending limitations. The spending limit starts at roughly $500 but can expand over time, as you utilize the program to make purchases and pay them off.

    When deciding whether or not to grant loans for purchases, Afterpay considers a number of factors.

    • The length of time you've used Afterpay
    • Whether or not you have enough money to cover the required down payment
    • The total amount owed of your order
    • The current order volume

    Is There a Credit Check With Afterpay?

    Unlike some buy-now, pay-later services, Afterpay does not undertake credit checks when you apply for financing. This includes hard credit pulls or soft credit pulls. Applying for or using an Afterpay loan won't have any effect on your credit score.

    A late payment on a buy-now, the pay-later contract would typically be reported to credit bureaus as a negative item on a consumer's credit report. Late payment will not negatively affect your credit score because Afterpay claims it never reports late payments.

    Until all of your Afterpay payments are current, you will not be allowed to make any additional purchases. Once your overdue account is brought up to date, Afterpay might lower your spending caps going forward.

    Can I Trust Afterpay?

    According to Afterpay, their security measures are among the most stringent in the whole payments sector. A more precise description would be that it is a Level 1 PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards) compliant Service Provider Organization. Because of that, I think it's safe to use.

    Where Can You Make Afterpay Purchases?

    Afterpay collaborates with many major American retailers like Adidas, American Eagle, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and Ulta Beauty.

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