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Microsoft

Nov 15, 2021

Introducing Buy now, pay later in Microsoft Edge

“Buy now, pay later,” or BNPL, lets shoppers break their purchases into equal installment payments, often interest-free, which can allow shoppers to get their purchase upfront, instead of having to w...

vanlandw

Copper Contributor

Nov 30, 2021

mehua

Interesting timing on this feature being released, right in front of the largest shopping time of the year. Baked right into the default browser for Windows, more ways for people struggling with money to even further struggle with money. "often interest-free" doesn't mean always interest free. There are so many people who struggle with credit card debt and interest.

I don't see any financial counseling options included.

eeeellll

Copper Contributor

Nov 30, 2021

Credit Card: 20% annual interest

Zip: $4 fee for $35 interest over 6 weeks = ~ 11% interest over 6 weeks or 99% annual interest

Will Microsoft add online gambling or organ market place next when zip is not enough for the financially broke? How about a Microsoft hosted Squid Game for those who need money?

edit: sorry, not meant to reply you,