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Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Statistics: Key Statistics for 2026

Buy Now Pay Later services have rapidly changed how consumers approach online purchases. BNPL options at checkout influence both conversion rates and average order values.

By ContentMation Team·Updated April 2026

Key Statistics

BNPL users in the US reached 79 million in 2024

Source: eMarketer (2024)

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Offering BNPL at checkout increases conversion rates by 20-30%

Source: Afterpay (2024)

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BNPL increases average order value by 45% on average

Source: Klarna (2024)

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60% of BNPL users are Millennials or Gen Z

Source: Statista (2024)

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Global BNPL transaction volume is projected to reach $576 billion by 2026

Source: Juniper Research (2024)

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Key Takeaway

BNPL services deliver significant conversion and AOV improvements and are especially popular with younger demographics. Offering BNPL has become a competitive necessity for most ecommerce retailers.

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