Pitfalls of buying now and paying later


I REFER to the letter “Buy now pay later can be a better option” (The Star, March 14) in which the writer highlights how the buy now, pay later (BNPL) scheme can be useful when managed responsibly.

While I see the benefits, I believe it is even more important to talk about the risks that come with it.

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Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

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