The Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) market is rapidly expanding with a projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 45.7%, expecting to reach a staggering $3.98 trillion by 2030. This growth is largely driven by the increasing adoption of online payment methods and the expanding e-commerce industry, especially in emerging economies. BNPL offers consumers a convenient and secure way to defer payments for purchases, with faster transaction processing speeds being a significant advantage. However, the market faces challenges such as high fees for late or returned payments. Despite this, the demand for delayed payment options in online shopping and an uptick in luxury product spending among adults suggest promising opportunities for the sector's future. The COVID-19 pandemic has further accelerated the BNPL market's growth as consumers shifted to online shopping, and companies like Visa and MasterCard expanded into installment financing. The Asia-Pacific region is leading in market share and growth rate, while key players include Afterpay and Klarna Bank AB.
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