'Apple Pay Later' reports send potential rival shares tumbling
What you need to know
- Apple is reportedly working on an 'Apple Pay Later' service.
- It could let users make purchases with Apple Pay and then pay off the money over time.
- The rumor has sent the shares of potential rival services tumbling.
A new report that Apple is working on an 'Apple Pay Later' feature has sent the shares of potential rival firms tumbling.
As reported by Reuters:
Specifically, the report notes Australian firm Afterpay, the countries biggest BNPL (buy now pay later) firm, the shares of which fell nearly 10% Wednesday, it also notes smaller firms:
According to Bloomberg Apple is working on an 'Apple Pay Later' scheme that would let users pay for Apple Pay purchases over time, using Goldman Sachs Group as the lender for the loans that would be needed for installment offerings. Bloomberg says the new service isn't tied to Apple Card, which is also backed by GS and offers some financing options for customers who want to buy Apple products like the iPhone 12.
According to Bloomberg, users will be able to split payments into four interest-free installments, or over longer periods with interest, much like other BNPL companies.
APR: 12.99% - 23.99%Bottom line: It's odd reviewing a credit card, but the truth is, Apple Card really is something different.
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