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Integrating Buy Now, Pay Later: What Merchants Need to Know
How buy now, pay later works for merchants, its impact on conversion, integration steps for apps and websites, costs and regulatory considerations.
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) lets customers split purchases into instalments, often interest-free for the shopper. It has become popular across the Gulf, India, Australia, the UK and the US, especially for fashion, electronics, furniture and travel.
How it works for merchants
The BNPL provider pays the merchant upfront (minus a fee) and takes on the customer's credit and repayment risk. The customer pays the provider in instalments.
Potential benefits
- Higher conversion on larger purchases
- Larger average order values
- Access to customers who prefer instalments to credit cards
- Marketing exposure through the provider's app and audience
Costs
Merchant fees are typically higher than standard card processing. Weigh them against the conversion and basket-size gains for your categories.
Integration steps
- Choose providers popular in your markets
- Integrate through your e-commerce platform's plugin or the provider's API
- Show instalment messaging on product pages and in cart — this drives much of the impact
- Handle order status, refunds and partial returns correctly
- Reconcile settlements automatically
Mobile apps
Most providers offer mobile SDKs or web-based flows. Test the full journey, including returning to your app after approval.
Regulation and responsibility
BNPL regulation is evolving in many markets, with increasing focus on affordability and transparency. Display terms clearly and avoid encouraging irresponsible borrowing.
Measuring results
Compare conversion, average order value, return rates and net margin for BNPL orders versus others.
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