New York CNN —The Black Friday and Cyber Monday billion-dollar US spending spree was fueled by “Buy Now, Pay Later” shoppers.
On Cyber Monday, Buy Now, Pay Later purchases hit an all-time high, up 43% from a year ago, according to Adobe Analytics.
The number of items per order also rose 11% annually as shoppers used Buy Now, Pay Later for larger purchases.
Consumers risk stacking on debt they can’t pay off with Buy Now, Pay Later purchases, financial researchers say.
While Buy Now, Pay Later was initially designed to help shoppers pay for big-ticket purchases, consumers are increasingly using these services to buy groceries and everyday necessities, research shows.
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