The Truth Behind Buy Now, Pay Later: How “Free” Loans Make Billions

Written by Barry Investment Advisors | Aug 18, 2025 2:13:17 PM

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) promises “free” loans and instant gratification, but the real money is made behind the scenes. The Wall Street Journal breaks down how companies like Klarna, Afterpay, and Affirm profit from small, interest-free installments and what that means for consumers. Watch to see whether BNPL is the future of payments or just another form of credit in disguise.