Younger generations are more likely to use buy now pay later than older generations in the United Kingdom in 2026. This according to a survey held in the first month of 2026, and asked respondents whether they were using BNPL or not. Millennials used the payment options the most. Gen Z followed the same trend, with over of the respondents from this age group saying they used buy now pay later. The source states this "is no surprise", citing the high social media activity of a company like Klarna in the past.
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finder.com. (February 5, 2026). Share of respondents who said they use buy now, pay later (BNPL) methods in the United Kingdom (UK) as of January 2026, by age group [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 15, 2026, from /statistics/1181682/bnpl-user-age-in-uk/
finder.com. "Share of respondents who said they use buy now, pay later (BNPL) methods in the United Kingdom (UK) as of January 2026, by age group." Chart. February 5, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 15, 2026. /statistics/1181682/bnpl-user-age-in-uk/
finder.com. (2026). Share of respondents who said they use buy now, pay later (BNPL) methods in the United Kingdom (UK) as of January 2026, by age group. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 15, 2026. /statistics/1181682/bnpl-user-age-in-uk/
finder.com. "Share of Respondents Who Said They Use Buy Now, Pay Later (Bnpl) Methods in The United Kingdom (Uk) as of January 2026, by Age Group." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 5 Feb 2026, /statistics/1181682/bnpl-user-age-in-uk/
finder.com, Share of respondents who said they use buy now, pay later (BNPL) methods in the United Kingdom (UK) as of January 2026, by age group ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1181682/bnpl-user-age-in-uk/ (last visited July 15, 2026)
Share of respondents who said they use buy now, pay later (BNPL) methods in the United Kingdom (UK) as of January 2026, by age group [Graph], finder.com, February 5, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1181682/bnpl-user-age-in-uk/
