Figure 6: Pay Later for Essentials and Discretionary Expenses

Share of consumers who used BNPL or installment plans for selected purchases, by generation and financial lifestyle

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Source: PYMNTS Intelligence, The Pay Later Ecosystem Report, March 2026. N = 2,980: Complete responses, fielded Jan. 14, 2026, to Jan. 29, 2026