Buy Now, Pay Later: The New Debt Crisis?
Ellie Flynn investigates the Buy Now Pay Later market鈥檚 close relationship with retailers and asks if enough is being done to protect customers from ending up with big bills they can鈥檛 afford.
The way we shop is changing, and buying now and paying later has never been easier. Purchases made through companies like Klarna and Clearpay have tripled to an estimated 拢2.7bn. The companies say they are revolutionising credit by helping customers spread purchases over a number of months, but debt charities are becoming increasingly concerned. Reporter Ellie Flynn investigates the Buy Now Pay Later market鈥檚 close relationship with retailers and asks is enough being done to protect customers from ending up with big bills they can鈥檛 afford.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reporter | Ellie Flynn |
| Producer | Charlie Mole |
| Executive Producer | Alistair Jackson |
| Editor | Karen Wightman |
Broadcasts
Mon 13 Dec 2021 19:35成人论坛 One except Wales & Wales HD- Mon 13 Dec 2021 22:40成人论坛 One Wales HD & Wales only
Wed 15 Dec 2021 03:30成人论坛 News UK HD & UK only- Sat 18 Dec 2021 00:10成人论坛 Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Mon 20 Dec 2021 01:00成人论坛 Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
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