04/06/2026
https://hpartners.com.au/does-afterpay-affect-your-credit-score/
That little "Pay in 4" button is hard to resist. ποΈ
But here's something a lot of Australians don't know yet: as of June 2025, Afterpay and other Buy Now Pay Later services are now regulated like credit cards β which means they can affect your credit score.
Miss a payment? It can show up on your credit file.
Sign up for multiple BNPL services at once? Lenders notice.
The good news: a few simple habits keep you on the right side of it.