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===Using BNPL services to target the financially challenged consumers=== | ===Using BNPL services to target the financially challenged consumers=== | ||
As of March 2025, Doordash has decided to partner up with Klarna for BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) services.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Steinberg |first=Brooke |date=2025-03-24 |title=DoorDash now offering eat now, pay later payments through Klarna |url=https://nypost.com/2025/03/24/lifestyle/DoorDash-now-offering-eat-now-pay-later-payments-through-klarna/ |url-status=live |access-date=2025-04-04 |website=New York Post}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-20 |title=DoorDash Partners with Klarna to Offer US Customers Even More Convenience with Flexible Payments {{!}} DoorDash |url=https://about.doordash.com/en-us/news/doordash-partners-with-klarna |url-status=live |access-date=2025-05-14 |website=Doordash}}</ref> This partnership is aimed at the consumers that want food delivery but are currently unable to afford it. However, it's a deceptive practice that can further financially ruin consumers. While BNPL can defer payments interest free, it does charge late fees. Consumers that are already financially strapped for cash may find it difficult to repay these loans if they are not careful. This may boost Doordash's profits by taking advantage of consumers that are not financially savvy. | As of March 2025, Doordash has decided to partner up with Klarna for [[Buy Now Pay Later|BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later)]] services.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Steinberg |first=Brooke |date=2025-03-24 |title=DoorDash now offering eat now, pay later payments through Klarna |url=https://nypost.com/2025/03/24/lifestyle/DoorDash-now-offering-eat-now-pay-later-payments-through-klarna/ |url-status=live |access-date=2025-04-04 |website=New York Post}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-20 |title=DoorDash Partners with Klarna to Offer US Customers Even More Convenience with Flexible Payments {{!}} DoorDash |url=https://about.doordash.com/en-us/news/doordash-partners-with-klarna |url-status=live |access-date=2025-05-14 |website=Doordash}}</ref> This partnership is aimed at the consumers that want food delivery but are currently unable to afford it. However, it's a deceptive practice that can further financially ruin consumers. While [[Buy Now Pay Later|BNPL]] can defer payments interest free, it does charge late fees. Consumers that are already financially strapped for cash may find it difficult to repay these loans if they are not careful. This may boost Doordash's profits by taking advantage of consumers that are not financially savvy. | ||
===Using Dashpass subscription model to surcharge business's on order commissions=== | ===Using Dashpass subscription model to surcharge business's on order commissions=== |