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PayJustNow Expands BNPL into Healthcare and Retail in South Africa

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 16
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What happened

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PayJustNow is expanding its Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services into healthcare and everyday retail sectors in South Africa. The platform is now available at Ackermans nationwide for family purchases, including clothing and school uniforms. Additionally, customers can use PayJustNow through Netcare Medicross to pay for GP and dental services, as well as diagnostics and emergency services.

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Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The expansion shows BNPL moving beyond online fashion and discretionary retail to address consumer needs for spreading planned purchases across monthly budgets. This shift into essential sectors like healthcare and value retail illustrates how BNPL providers are seeking to increase relevance beyond occasional online purchases.

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Who's involved

  • NetcareSouth African health care company offering payment services through Netcare Medicross
  • AckermansSouth African clothing retail company adopting the payment option nationwide
  • South AfricaThe country where the BNPL expansion is occurring

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • AckermansSpeculative

    Ackermans could see increased sales volume and customer reach due to nationwide BNPL adoption.

  • NetcareSpeculative

    Netcare might facilitate customer purchases of healthcare services through the BNPL platform.

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The entities involved

  • Netcare

    South African health care company

    Nothing else this week.

  • Ackermans

    South African clothing retail company

    Nothing else this week.

Coverage

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