Budgeting was a leading reason why **** out of 10 consumers chose buy now, pay later (BNPL) schemes, although this varied noticeably per country. This is according to a survey conducted in seven different countries across Europe and North America. Motivations for BNPL use were different between countries. In the United States, for instance, the main reason for using BNPL was the inability to pay upfront. In Austria, this reason was among the least important.
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Paysafe Group. (August 12, 2024). Main motivation for consumers in selected countries in Europe and North America on why they used buy now, pay later (BNPL) more often in 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/1538391/reasons-for-increased-bnpl-usage-in-europe-na/
Paysafe Group. "Main motivation for consumers in selected countries in Europe and North America on why they used buy now, pay later (BNPL) more often in 2024." Chart. August 12, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/1538391/reasons-for-increased-bnpl-usage-in-europe-na/
Paysafe Group. (2024). Main motivation for consumers in selected countries in Europe and North America on why they used buy now, pay later (BNPL) more often in 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 29, 2026. /statistics/1538391/reasons-for-increased-bnpl-usage-in-europe-na/
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