Survey Shows Intent to Use BNPL During the Holidays Is Rising
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On November 2, 2026, Payments Dive cited an ETA and TSG survey saying that during the 2026 holiday season, one in five consumers plan to use “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) more than last year, while 47% of respondents expect not to use it at all. The survey also found that 37% of respondents viewed BNPL favorably, while 36% held a negative view. Supporters mainly use BNPL to manage large expenses or handle unexpected purchases; critics worry about taking on debt as well as incurring high fees or interest.
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- Payments DiveSurvey: BNPL Helps Consumers Stretch Holiday Budgets
A survey by ETA and TSG found that during the 2026 holiday season, one in five consumers plan to use BNPL more than last year, while 47% expect not to use it at all. Among respondents, 37% viewed BNPL favorably and 36% unfavorably; supporters often use it to manage large expenses or cover unexpected purchases, while opponents worry about debt and high fees or interest.
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