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Content updated on 25 May, 2022
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BNPL industry to face tougher regulation, as survey finds users still falling into strife

RateCity.com.au welcomes the government’s move to regulate the burgeoning buy now, pay later sector, and warns any change must protect people from accessing multiple debts they can’t afford to repay.

Laine Gordon

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21 Nov, 2022

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8 min read

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Do Buy Now Pay Later companies run a credit check?

Not all Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) companies run a credit check when you sign up for memberships, and these checks may not always affect your credit score. However, your BNPL activity could still make an impact on your credit history, which could affect your chances of seeing future credit applications approved. 

Mark Bristow

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03 Nov, 2022

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3 min read

'Save now, buy later': the new fintech competing with 'buy now, pay later' platforms

Hundreds of thousands of Aussie merchants accept 'buy now, pay later'. While this financial model seems to be a boon for retail businesses, is it a safe spending strategy for Australian consumers?

Peter Terlato

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05 Aug, 2022

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3 min read

Apple to launch buy now, pay later platform: how does it compare?

Apple has revealed it will be launching its own buy now, pay later platform, Apple Pay Later. So, how does it stack up against the competition?

Alex Ritchie

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09 Jun, 2022

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4 min read

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Afterpay

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      Instalment Plan/Frequency

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        Instalment Plan/Frequency

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          Maximum Credit

          $1k

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