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How Zip Pay works, and why the extra cost of 'buy now, pay later' is still enticing

  • Written by Saurav Dutta, Head of School at the School of Accounting, Curtin University
How Zip Pay works, and why the extra cost of 'buy now, pay later' is still enticingZip Co's 'buy now pay later' service is growing in popularity. But because its business model avoids the responsible lending requirements, consumer advocates are worried.Wikimedia

Zip Co’s “buy now, pay later” service is fast becoming a ubiquitous payment option in Australia. Retailers from Bunnings and Best & Less to Target...

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