A rising number of Kiwis are opting to use buy now, pay later to fund their holidays . Herald Travel asks financial experts about the benefits and potential pitfalls. As nice as it would be, travel isn’t free, especially when you’re a Kiwi looking to fly overseas for a winter escape .
Some travellers aren’t letting a lack of funds get in the way of a good holiday according to data from Mix and Match, a New Zealand-owned and operated online travel company. Most (61%) customers used Afterpay, Laybuy or buy now, pay later services when booking travel between January 1 and June 10 this year, 6% up from the same period in 2023. This increases further when looking at domestic flights, with 68% of customers paying via buy now, pay later services.
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