The Ghost in the Checkout: How are Buy Now, Pay Later Companies doing in 2026?

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February 26, 2026 at 05:04 AM
The Ghost in the Checkout: How are Buy Now, Pay Later Companies doing in 2026?

Buy Now, Pay Later in 2026 is neither a button nor a product anymore. Instead, it's a real-time probability engine deciding whether you're a fraud bot, a high-risk borrower, or somebody worth extending credit to.