US Buy Now, Pay Later Market Report 2023

Stay ahead of the curve with this report on the buy now, pay later (BNPL) industry. A deep analysis of the competitive landscape provides the backdrop for Mintel consumer data, which offers an understanding of what consumers want from BNPL and why. Use this to your advantage and grow your business today. Below, we provide the key topics covered and handpicked insights from the report itself.

Key Topics Covered

• BNPL adoption levels.
• The types of BNPL providers consumers use.
• Interest levels in using BNPL across different categories.
• Top reasons consumers use BNPL.
• Attitudes toward BNPL.

BNPL Market Overview

BNPL has seen strong growth, driven by younger segments, with almost three-quarters of Millennials using it in the past year. Like other debt products, there is still the potential for financial overextension with missed payment fees (depending on the provider). While competition is intensifying, opportunities are open to pure-plays and traditional FIs alike to capitalize on demand.

The BNPL Consumer

• BNPL usage: Over half of consumers overall have used BNPL in the past year. Consumers using these usually interest-free loans find that these products offer a greater sense of predictability around spending.

• Reasons for using BNPL: Ease of use is the top driver of BNPL adoption among consumers. Subprime BNPL users are likely to be in financial difficulty, observed in 42% of consumers stating financial difficulty not wanting to pay lump sum as the reason for using BNPL.

• Interest in BNPL products: Consumers show interest in BNPL for healthcare purposes, providing an opportunity for partnerships in this area. Those financially struggling may see appeal in options allowing for preventative care, reducing issues further down the line.

What’s Next for BNPL?

BNPL providers should expect to see increased usage during the holiday season, and card issuers are in a good position to capitalize on this. For example, issuers can promote their fee-free introductory offers on BNPL solutions.

Find a complete analysis of opportunities for BNPL providers in the full report. Alternatively, browse our finance industry reports.

Leading Brands Referenced

Affirm, Amazon, Sezzle, Afterpay, Klarna, and more are analyzed within the report scope, offering an understanding of the competitive landscape.

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Expert Analysis

Leading finance analyst Amr Hamdi offers expert industry insight with this report.

Those who stand out in the BNPL space will be the ones able to own the customer relationship across shopping, payments, and banking touchpoints.

 

Amr Hamdi
Finance Analyst