{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62d642d5486988001394dd1d/62f38b615dc1ea0013621906?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Buy Now Pay Later Cards Vs Credit Cards: What’s the Difference?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/cover/1658208920354-46e95599ae735ba32f445a2c1851a556.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Buy Now Pay Later Cards Vs Credit Cards: What’s the Difference?</p><p><br></p><p>In the past few years, we have seen banks, e-commerce companies and even fintech players offer schemes for shoppers called Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL). The BNPL is a financing option that allows shoppers to make purchases and pay for them at a future date with an interest-free period.</p><p>So, how does buying something using a credit card differ from using the Buy Now, Pay Later Scheme?</p><p>To know about credit cards and BNPL cards, visit: <a href=\"https://www.easyfie.com/read-blog/1587796\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Now Pay Later Cards Vs Credit Cards: What’s the Difference? (easyfie.com)</a></p><p><br></p><p>What Is Buy Now, Pay Later?</p><p>Buy now, pay later is a type of short-term financing. BNPL plans often charge no interest and no fees, with the exception of late fees for missed payments.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>How Credit Cards Differ</p><p>Credit cards can be used at retailers. But they can also be used to buy gasoline, make utility bill payments, and accommodate other kinds of expenses.&nbsp; If the cardholder pays their balance in full each month, they won't owe any interest. Otherwise, their balance will accrue interest at the card's annual percentage rate (APR).</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Buy Now, Pay Later vs. Credit Cards: Which Is Better?</p><p>Buy now, pay later plans and credit cards are both options to consider when making purchases online or in stores. But each has some advantages and disadvantages.</p><p><br></p><p>Pros of Buy Now, Pay Later</p><ul><li>Convenience: You can apply online and be approved almost instantly</li><li>Get approved without a hard credit check, which can lower your credit score</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Credit Card Pros</p><ul><li>Can be used at a wider array of retailers and for other purposes</li><li>Pay off purchases over time at your own pace, without fixed instalment payments</li><li>Potential to earn cash back, miles, or points on purchases</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>"}