Amazon to roll out deferred payment with Affirm

In the US, Amazon has confirmed that Affirm’s “Buy Now, Pay Later” payment option, currently under test, will be offered more widely on its website in the coming months. The principle is as follows. 

For baskets exceeding US$50, Amazon customers can select Affirm as their payment method and choose their payment schedule. They can spread their purchase over a period of up to 48 months, depending on the spending value. The customer knows the total amount to be paid up front, so there ar