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[–] helenslunch@feddit.nl 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Surely you know that's too good to be true. The card issuer charges fees to the merchant and then throws a portion of the money you just gave them back to you. But the prices of products are being driven up and the merchants aren't eating them.

[–] QuarterSwede@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Depends on the situation honestly. We offer financing through my work for our clients and the 0% option is still a good deal. Not all of them are designed to screw people.

[–] helenslunch@feddit.nl 2 points 2 weeks ago

No, but they do need to be profitable 🤷