Companies let you pay later so more people will buy things. Imagine you want a toy, but it costs $100, that might seem too much right now. But if the store says you can split the cost into four parts, paying just $25 each month, it feels easier to handle. That way, even if you don’t have all the money now, you still get what you want, and the company gets a sale.
Examples
- You buy a phone that costs $500 with buy now pay later, so you pay just $125 each month for four months.
- A store offers buy now pay later on shoes, so you can wear them today without paying all the money at once.
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