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Posted On: November 2nd 2026, 08:39 pm
If you've bought something via Buy Now Pay Later since the summer, you'll have been tested to see if you can afford it.

Lenders like Klarna and Clearpay have set up stricter background checks on your ability to repay.

If you fail, then your purchase could be blocked.

Tap the link in @bbcnews's bio to read tips on how to avoid being blocked.

#Klarna #BuyNowPayLater #BBCNews
Comments (51)
love.angel.lil 9 minutes ago

love.angel.lil

lol i got a solid job but still use paypal pay later all the time

shara_mohammed1107 15 minutes ago

shara_mohammed1107

My AI subscription goes higher 😣any solution?

_amanda_ann__ 15 minutes ago

_amanda_ann__

It now shows up on your credit score too !

dozer0001 16 minutes ago

dozer0001

The bbc really has just given up on anyone over 25 😂😂😂😂

matthew.w10x 22 minutes ago

matthew.w10x

Shocking that lenders now want to know if you can actually pay. Borrowing money you haven’t earned yet comes with a price. Next they’ll ask for ID 😉

aubriellejqharwood 37 minutes ago

aubriellejqharwood

This is a phenomenon. 💯💪🏻🍪

johnrttt an hour ago

johnrttt

Vinted is a godsend. I haven’t bought in the high street for years

godskingdomcalls an hour ago

godskingdomcalls

lol you don’t have to be poor to buy no pay later I make a pretty decent pay and still use pay pal pay later

seriyuu_yang an hour ago

seriyuu_yang

Isn't this total invasion of privacy? Obviously these companies have access to you financial data which they use in AI models to predict if you can pay back, is this included in their terms and conditions? Questions need to be asked

shanayaaaa_69_ an hour ago

shanayaaaa_69_

WOOOOHHHHHHHHHH🙌🔥

c.urtis.e an hour ago

c.urtis.e

Why did he say ask for help like that 😭

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