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a way of paying for something by making a series of small payments over a long time
We used an installment plan to buy the furniture.
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Recent Examples of installment plan
Struggles with refunds through BNPL Returns and billing disputes have been particular pain points for shoppers using the installment plans.
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Alina Selyukh, NPR, 22 May 2024
The Ascend program offers an installment plan pay structure for students—but don’t let the cost alone dictate its effectiveness.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
Their data showed that for the latter group, BNPL functions more like interest-free loans, and users with good credit are more likely to use BNPL installment plans sparingly, especially for big purchases over $2,000.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2024
Yuliya and Nikita also care about the customer's payment comfort, actively working on providing installment plans for procedures costing over $800.
—Svetlana Khachiyan, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2024
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Alina Selyukh, NPR, 22 May 2024
The Ascend program offers an installment plan pay structure for students—but don’t let the cost alone dictate its effectiveness.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
Their data showed that for the latter group, BNPL functions more like interest-free loans, and users with good credit are more likely to use BNPL installment plans sparingly, especially for big purchases over $2,000.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2024
Yuliya and Nikita also care about the customer's payment comfort, actively working on providing installment plans for procedures costing over $800.
—Svetlana Khachiyan, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for installment plan
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“Installment plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installment%20plan. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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