Costco customers short of money can now fill up in summer without money at the bank.
The retailer at reduced prices revolutionizes his shopping experience by associating with the “Pay Over Time” platform.
From this week, Costco members can undergo a “rapid and real -time eligibility check” with affirmation before choosing from the “personalized” monthly payment plan options.
However, there is a socket: sales must be between $ 500 and $ 17,500, which means that buyers cannot use the platform for small purchases.
However, the official statement Pat Suh says that it is not serious, since Costco customers often buy in bulk and spend this sum anyway.
“As summer approaches, we see more consumers turning to assert themselves to prepare for the coming season, whether it be an outdoor entertainment essentials, such as a new barbecue or patio furniture, a storage hangar or a new set of devices,” he said during an announcement published on Wednesday.
“Costco members in particular know the value of planning in advance and purchase in bulk. We are delighted to offer them an alternative to traditional credit, helping them to manage their expense in more hidden costs with confidence. ”
There are many Americans turn to platforms “Buy now, pay later” to pay for food in the midst of inflation and continuous economic uncertainty.
Earlier this year, Klarna has teamed up with Doordash so that users can reimburse their fast food orders in payments.
The announcement of Affirm and Costco comes a week after Costco revealed that sales growth slowed down in April.
According to Supermarket News, Costco said that pedestrian traffic in composition was up 4.2% in April, compared to 6.1% in March.
