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Being responsible is a tough call give that institutions in Australia charge enormous interest rates on credit cards, typically 20%+. I find it staggering that
by daniel-grigg 5y ago
Being responsible is a tough call give that institutions in Australia charge enormous interest rates on credit cards, typically 20%+. I find it staggering that they can get away with it actually. Regardless, many (less ‘responsible’) consumers get burnt by this and spend years paying down debts, so I’m not surprised these BNPL players have seen such success. Also they’ve done well appealing with younger consumers. How though I’m not sure exactly, is it a mix of attributes like mobile first product and the simplicity of accessing credit compared to traditional banks or is there something more overarching?
- humanlion87 5y ago>institutions in Australia charge enormous interest rates on credit cards, typically 20%+. I think that is the case as well in the US. Credit card interest rates are atrociously high. Which makes it difficult for people who get caught in the CC debt-loop to get out.
- dannyw 5y agoFor the first couple years of operation afterpay had no credit checks and no identity checks.