Afterpay makes it easier to get into debt for essentials

08 Oct 2025

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Earlier this year, Afterpay added “upfront payments” as a requirement for all purchases under $500 at petrol stations and supermarkets. They said this change would promote “responsible spending”. Afterpay is now removing this requirement – a change they say will encourage “spending responsibly”. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Earlier this year, Afterpay added “upfront payments” as a requirement for all purchases under $500 at petrol stations and supermarkets. They said this change would promote “responsible spending”.

Afterpay is now removing this requirement – a change they say will encourage “spending responsibly”.

Made with the support of NZ On Air.

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