https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/buy-now-pay-later-lenders-pitch-loans-for-needs-like-electricity-and-rentContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/buy-now-pay-later-lenders-pitch-loans-for-needs-like-electricity-and-renthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/buy-now-pay-later-lenders-pitch-loans-for-needs-like-electricity-and-rent#u45096Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:26:01 +0000Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) providers are expanding their services to include essential living expenses such as rent and electricity bills. This shift moves the BNPL model beyond discretionary retail purchases like sneakers to cover basic survival needs as consumers struggle with surging costs. While marketed as a tool for financial flexibility, these options often include hidden interest fees and risks that can complicate a borrower's financial situation. Millions of users now utilize these services to split the cost of everyday bills into smaller payments.Why it mattersBNPL services origi