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2022 INFLATION

2022 is the year that the world sees tackling growing debt with record inflation being recorded in most countries. Consumers in the UK have been cutting back on food and unnecessary expenditure, including choosing cheaper brands or waiting to purchase new and prelacement items.

There are 3 major areas of business in the pet industry veterinary care, pet insurance for some owners, and pet foods. Other necessary items include dog collar and leads, id tags, and safe surroundings being legal pet requirements that simply one has to buy.

For anyone who needs to take on debt to pay for these items, or any other reason, such as an emergency and unforeseen vet bill, where perhaps you have no insurance in place to pick up the costs, then it’s crucial to pay the most affordable and cost-effective way possible.

What is BNPL?

Swedish-based Klarna was the first company that came to Pet Check’s attention a few years or so ago, flooding UK customers, helping them to spread the cost of their shopping by making 3 interest-free installments, automatically charged from their card every 30 days when purchasing, from their huge business partner portfolio, predominantly fashion and beauty, accessories and home retailers.

With an easy-to-use and extremely appealing app to young fashionistas, this revolutionized the problem of shopping fashion online where clothing sizes are not standardised between brands and customers were ordering several colours and differing sizes in the hope that one garment may fit them. Warm, cosy bedrooms became the UK’s high street store fitting rooms overnight, trying on garments, and working out the best styles for the fashion season ahead.

Bedrooms became high street store fitting rooms
CHOOSE CLOTHES AND ACCESSORIES IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR BEDROOM

That left the problem of returning the unwanted items and where large sums of money were being taken from customer bank accounts, then having to wait for the slow refund process offered by retailers, sometimes leaving the customer in hundreds of pounds of debt. Klarna took care of that, they funded the gap where the customer no longer had to wait for refunds from suppliers back into their accounts, sometimes mounting up to hundreds of pounds, before buying more items.

Klarna promises no late fees and no interest
You can pay 30 days later or in three instalments spread over 60 days
Buyers state that BNPL allows them to shop and return items without having to wait for refunds.

Helping shoppers to spend more online

Klarna was most definitely the answer and has risen to such prominence with a 24/7 support service, a product return service letting customers stall the payment service whilst items are returned, coupled with a tracking service of all purchases.

The service is free to customers as long as they stick to the three payment schedules which are crucial to their business model. Klarna has it all.

Klarna and their growing host of rivals tapped into the fashion 20-30 age group, who in the current global pandemic are finding it harder than ever to get credit from traditional high street banks and credit card firms.

At the start of 2020, Klarna reported that 6 million UK customers spent an average of 25pc more using their site than buying by traditional methods.

2021, over 250,000 retail partners, a highly valued private fintechs globally with a valuation of $45.6 billion. Has over 4,000 employees, and is active in 17 countries.

With more than 208,000 reviews and 10 million downloads of the Klarna app, August 2021, currently 12.6 million YouTube subscribers for its fashion channel, it’s quietly replacing the concept of credit cards, which require more affordability checks about their applicants and are heavily regulated.

The customer transactions are not recorded as consumer debt by the UK registered agencies and in recent times, as more consumers battle with their finances caused by the effects of COVID-19, the true problems of debt begin to emerge. Klarna has suggested they are tightening up on poor customer accounts.

Their recent financial reports suggest the company is still making more losses as are their competitors and are looking at ways of altering their business model. Credit Klarna, a subsidiary firm, found that 41 percent of customers have missed a payment during 2022, up from 11 percent in 2021.

However, the BNPL cards are not regulated at the time of writing, Summer 2022, accounts can be opened by those with a good credit history and be used for pet purchases.

Do Pet Retailers Take Klarna and other BNPL Cards?

More and more pet retailers are now accepting BNPL cards, not just Klarna, but other operators such as Clearpay, Paypal Credit, Amazon, Apple credit houses, and smaller less known US businesses, Sezzle, Afterpay, Affirm, Splitit, ViaBill, and Partial.ly, with Australian contender Laybuy.

Even major banks including Virgin are trying to grab a slice of the action with ‘Slyce’ spreading purchases of £30 or more across numerous months with a 10 percent fee for paying over a year. Customers, however, will have to go through affordability checks. Zopa, Nat West, HSBC, and Amazon have all launched similar products.

Klarna in recent months has noticeably ‘upped their game’, offering a large online store showcasing their retail businesses who offer their payment facilities with more regular e-messaging about shopping updates to their customers.

Savvy Shoppers will continue to use BNPL cards particularly for purchasing SALE pet items

Whilst we would never advocate getting readers into financial difficulties, it makes sense to take advantage of such offers for larger items such as a heated dog bed for your older arthritic dog when discounted in ‘Seasonal Sale’ activities, expensive equestrian supplies, a greatly reduced cat scratching tower, or premium dog travel crates, and even unexpected vet bills, where year-on-year pet veterinary bills are increasing substantially, mainly due to the many developments in better veterinary care. It allows readers to buy that quality item that perhaps may have passed readers by or introduce an entirely online new shopping experience.

Christmas Spending On The Increase

Figures from the Bank of England show that in December 2020 the public spend around a third more than a usual month on their credit cards, with the average person spending £740 more. However, the massive Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions now mean the public is spending more in November.

2020 saw a massive rise in online shopping during imposed lockdowns in the UK including a ‘BNPL’ explosion to fund Christmas purchases, reported by the major newspapers.

Prepare For Christmas Expenses Using BNPL At Favourite Stores – Spreading The Cost Without Paying Interest

One of our favourite online stores is Cox & Cox offering Clearpay facilities. Whether it’s gold bone-shaped Christmas tree decorations or luxury, velvety soft dog, and cocoon-shaped cat beds, you’ll find a gift you cannot resist.

Cox And Cox readers can pay with Klarna and Clearpay – click here

Clearpay is also known as Afterpay in the US, Australia, and New Zealand, announced during November 2021, that its pet and equestrian in-store solution is now available to UK customers at some of the best retail stores nationwide. All you have to do is start by downloading their app.

You can browse many more pet stores at CLEARPAY – Click here

Luxury fashion company Hunter Boot is perfect for all dog walking clothing needs with puffer coats and jackets, rainproof wear, backpacks, wellies, and more. Worth taking a look at the new seasons’ ranges.

Hunter Boot readers can pay with Klarna and Clearpay – click here

The family-owned pet store group with 70 shops in the UK and a 24/7 large pet web store, with a great range of pet foods, accessories, and equipment for dogs, cats, rabbits, small pets, bird and wildlife, fish and reptiles, instore grooming and veterinary services available.

Jollyes readers can pay with Klarna Applepay Zip – click here

More pet retailers partnering with Klarna include >

Luxury vegan dog retailer Barc
Dog accessories by Joules
Luxury dog needs by Bone And Home
Dogs cats and rabbit purchases at Wayfair
Luxury online retailer Labrador and Lords
Pay for vets services using Vets4Pets
Protection solutions for the outdoors for your dog, cat, or other pet Protect a Pet
Selection of pet beds, accessories, and gifts by Country Attire
Shop for quality pet beds and accessories John Lewis

You can browse many more pet stores at KLARNA – Click here

You can browse many more pet stores at CLEARPAY – Click here

Laybuy the Australian BNPL has recently launched, June 2021, a new ‘tap and go’ digital card for its shoppers to use with their existing shops in-store, spreading the cost of purchases over six weeks.

Customers can load the product into their phone’s wallet and make purchases as easily as they would with classic pieces of plastic debit and credit cards.

Laybuy aims to extend its offer to all retailers providing customers with an interest-free scheme.

Regulation

Buy Now Pay Later currently is not a regular credit agreement, but there are plans by the government to regulate it next year, 2023. Lenders will need to be approved by the Financial Conduct Authority, likewise, users will be able to take complaints to the Financial Ombudsman Service.

There has been continued criticism about BNPL and concerns raised by consumers champion Citizens Advice who says that it is a slippery slope for young people especially to get themselves into debt.

You can browse more pet store partners at LAYBUY – Click here

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Paypal is already a widely used online payment house, with extended facilities to match those of the Buy Now Pay Later sector, called Paypal Credit when purchasing over £99.00 worth of goods and paying in 4 installments.

You can read more about Paypal Credit

Alloutdoor stock more than 200 quality brands for a large range of outdoor activities. Clothing and accessories that are perfect for daily walks with your dog, hiking days, or camping staycations with your dog.

Pay using PAYPAL CREDIT at alloutdoor – Click here