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Australia Buy Now Pay Later Business Report 2026: Market to Grow by 17.5% to Reach $18.34 Billion this Year - Forecast to 2031 Featuring Afterpay, ZipPay, PayPal, Sezzle

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PYPL PayPal is mentioned as a key player in the Australian Buy Now Pay Later market, which is projected to grow significantly. However, the article focuses on market trends and doesn't provide specific sentiment for PayPal's performance. SEZL Sezzle is listed as a key player in the Australian Buy Now Pay Later market, which is experiencing growth. The article does not offer specific sentiment or performance details for Sezzle.

Dublin, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Australia Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities Databook - 90+ KPIs on BNPL Market Size, End-Use Sectors, Market Share, Product Analysis, Business Model, Demographics - Q1 2026 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The BNPL payment market in Australia is expected to grow by 17.5% on annual basis to reach US$18.34 billion in 2026. The buy now pay later market in the country has experienced robust growth during 2022-2025, achieving a CAGR of 25.1%. This upward trajectory is expected to continue, with the market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 12.7% from 2026-2031. By the end of 2031, the BNPL sector is projected to expand from its 2025 value of USD 15.60 billion to approximately USD 33.30 billion.

Over the next 2-4 years, consolidation is likely as regulatory costs rise. Banks will play a larger role through credit-linked instalments, and BNPL providers will differentiate through risk discipline, merchant analytics and loyalty integrations. Market share will increasingly favour players with strong capital bases, diversified channels and compliance infrastructure.

Current State of the Market

Key Players and New Entrants

Key Trends and Drivers

Providers pivot from growth to profitability and disciplined underwriting.

BNPL embeds deeper into mainstream retail and digital ecosystems

Cost-of-living pressures and bank competition reshape BNPL's role in consumer credit.

Key Attributes:

Report Scope

Australia Buy Now Pay Later Key Companies

Australia Retail Industry & Ecommerce Market Size and Forecast

Australia Buy Now Pay Later Market Size and Industry Attractiveness

Australia Buy Now Pay Later Revenue Analysis

Australia Buy Now Pay Later Operational KPIs

Australia Buy Now Pay Later Spend Analysis by Business Model

Australia Buy Now Pay Later Spend Analysis by Purpose

Australia Buy Now Pay Later Spend Analysis by Merchant Ecosystem

Australia Buy Now Pay Later Spend Analysis by Distribution Model

Australia Buy Now Pay Later Spend Analysis by Channel

Australia Buy Now Pay Later By End-Use Sector: Market Size and Forecast

Australia Buy Now Pay Later By Retail Product Category: Market Size and Forecast

Australia Buy Now Pay Later Analysis by Consumer Attitude and Behaviour

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