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Pay-in-installments plans and which ones charge interest.

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BrandOfferVerdictEndsThe fine print
KlarnaWayfair, up to 6 monthsConfirm before you buy0% installments up to 6 months at WayfairTrue 0%Ongoing
  • Longer Klarna plans can charge interest
  • Klarna does not currently report to US credit bureaus
Verified Oct 30, 2026
Affirm0% at participating storesConfirm before you buy0% APR plans where the merchant pays for itTrue 0%Ongoing
  • Many Affirm plans charge up to 36% APR; check the rate before you confirm
  • Affirm reports to Experian and TransUnion
Verified Oct 30, 2026
AffirmPay in 44 payments every 2 weeks at 0%True 0%Ongoing
  • Fees: No fees, ever
  • Exclusive BNPL at Sam's Club and Crate and Barrel
  • Reports to Experian and TransUnion
Verified Oct 30, 2026
AfterpayPay in 4Confirm before you buy4 payments every 2 weeks at 0%True 0%Ongoing
  • Fees: Late fee: lesser of $8 or 25%
  • Not reported to credit bureaus, but feeds Block's Cash App Score sold to lenders
Verified Oct 26, 2026
PayPalPay in 4Confirm before you buy4 payments at 0% on $30 to $1,500Minimum: $30True 0%Ongoing
  • Fees: No late fees
  • PayPal Pay Monthly charges up to about 36%
Verified Oct 30, 2026
ZipPay in 4 and Pay in 8Confirm before you buyMarketed as 0% interestTrue 0%Ongoing
  • Fees: Installment fees up to $124 plus $7 late
  • Fee alert: 0% interest is not $0 cost here
Verified Oct 26, 2026
SezzlePay in 4 and Pay in 2Confirm before you buy4 or 2 payments at 0%True 0%Ongoing
  • Fees: Late up to $16.95, reschedule $7.50
  • Fee alert: rescheduling and subscriptions cost extra
Verified Oct 26, 2026
SunbitDental and auto repairConfirm before you buyNo-interest plans where a missed payment never triggers retroactive interestTrue 0%Ongoing
  • Fees: No late or NSF fees
  • Ask for this instead of CareCredit at the counter
Verified Oct 26, 2026
CherryMedical and aestheticsConfirm before you buyTrue 0% for qualified borrowers, no deferred interestTrue 0%Ongoing
  • 29.99% penalty APR on default
  • Fees: $15 late, $15 NSF
  • Soft credit check only
Verified Oct 26, 2026
Flex PayTravel: United, Southwest, JetBlue Vacations, Six FlagsConfirm before you buy0% offers where the merchant subsidizesTrue 0%Ongoing
  • Fees: No fees
  • 0% depends on the merchant
Verified Oct 26, 2026

Deferred interest: proceed with caution

BrandOfferVerdictEndsThe fine print
CareCreditMedical, dental and vetNo interest if paid in full in 6 to 24 months on $200+Minimum: $200Deferred interestOngoing
  • 32.99% back to day one, 39.99% penalty
  • Fees: $30 to $41 late
  • The most dangerous 0% in America, sold in hospital lobbies
  • Ask for Sunbit or Cherry instead
Verified Oct 30, 2026