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DoorDash will let users buy now, pay later for fast food, a possible worrying sign for the economy (www.cnn.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/economics@lemmy.world

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Summary

DoorDash is partnering with Buy Now, Pay Later service Klarna to let customers divide fast food purchases into interest-free installments or defer payments to align with paycheck schedules.

This expands BNPL services beyond their typical use for large purchases like furniture.

The partnership comes amid record BNPL usage ($18 billion during last holiday season) and as Americans face increasing debt levels, with serious delinquencies on auto loans and credit cards at 14-year highs.

Klarna plans to list on the NYSE soon, capitalizing on the BNPL market projected to exceed $160 billion in seven years.

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[–] nullPointer 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

doordash is THAT overpriced.

[–] Raiderkev@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Exactly. Menu price is 30-50% higher, then add probably $15 in bullshit fees, and a tip for the driver. It's just not worth it anymore.