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Stay in the driver’s seat by offering Afterpay.
Young auto consumers want more choice at the checkout. Stay in the driver’s seat by offering them Afterpay.
The next generation of drivers doesn’t just want control behind the wheel. They want it at the checkout, too.
For Gen Z and Millennial customers, that especially means choosing the payment method that suits them, and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) payments are often preferred over credit cards.
In fact, three in five Gen Z customers have abandoned their credit cards in favour of other payment options, according to Afterpay’s “Why Credit Cards Give Gen Z the Ick” report by Morning Consult.
At Pentana Solutions, we’re always looking for ways to help grow your dealership, which is why we’ve partnered with Afterpay, trusted by 4.4 million customers across Australia and New Zealand – 64 per cent of whom are Gen Z and Millennials.
For auto businesses, keeping up with what Gen Z and Millennials want isn’t just smart, it’s the way forward.
Credit cards are out, flexibility is in.
BNPL has exploded over the past decade, with more than half of Aussies having used a BNPL service in the past year.
Why? Because BNPL services like Afterpay let customers get what they need today while paying over time, with zero interest or hidden fees. Meanwhile, your dealership gets paid upfront.
Manage customers’ unexpected costs with Afterpay
Car repairs aren’t just inconvenient, they can hit the wallet hard. Afterpay gives customers a smart way to manage these costs without the stress of a single lump-sum payment.
Half of Afterpay customers say BNPL reduces the pressure of large expenses. And as more Australians demand flexible, transparent ways to pay, this trend is reshaping expectations across the auto sector.
Four in five Afterpay customers say they’d like to use the platform for automotive expenses, like parts and services.
Driving benefits for dealerships and service centres.
For auto dealerships, the benefits of offering Afterpay go far beyond keeping existing customers happy. Two-thirds of Afterpay partners attract new customers, and 37 per cent see an increase in basket size.
Millennials and Gen Z already make up 64 per cent of Afterpay’s customer base, and this customer group is expected to account for nearly half of all consumer spending by 2030. Partnering with Afterpay helps connect your dealership to the fastest-growing consumer segment.
Seamless integration, straightforward setup.
Getting started is simple. Afterpay integrates seamlessly with your existing point-of-sale system, no new hardware required.
When a customer makes a purchase with Afterpay, you receive the full amount upfront (minus merchant fees). Every order is tracked in the Afterpay Business Hub, with regular settlements and reconciliation reports to keep things running smoothly.
Get started today
Launch Afterpay in your dealership and start driving results. Sign up today, and we’ll have you up and running within days.
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Late fees, eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply. Credit checks may apply. Afterpay Australia Pty Ltd Australian Credit Licence 527911.
