However, consumers are looking for responsible ways to manage their money on their own terms. Based upon an analysis of hundreds of thousands of global transactions from retailers from over 30 countries, Splitit found that consumers continued to purchase goods for their homes, health, and personal enrichment, while spending significantly less on luxury purchases.
Splitit’s analysis looked at transactions during the period of 15 March 2020 to 10 April 2020 as compared to the previous twelve months. The data revealed an effort to conserve cash, with a 20% shift in payment mix towards credit card usage over debit card usage. Consumers are also opting for flexible spending options, with a 40% increase in the number of instalments selected at checkout. Other findings in behaviour changes show:
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