While Mastercard trades more like a utility with relatively modest growth expectations, Affirm has the potential for outsized returns if its BNPL model continues to scale. While AFRM has a beta of ...

An Affirm loan could also be a better choice than a credit card if you don't think you'll be able to pay your monthly credit card bill on time and in full.

You can make payments with a debit card, credit card or bank account. Affirm also provides longer payment plans for purchases up to $20,000, or $30,000 if you’re able to make a $10,000 down payment.

Affirm is the first major BNPL provider to ... or putting the cost on a 0% interest credit card with a plan to pay off the balance before interest accrues. Kelly is an editor for CNET Money ...

Mastercard Incorporated MA and Affirm Holdings, Inc. AFRM sit on two very different ends of the digital payments spectrum. Mastercard is a global legacy player with a stronghold in credit and ...

Mastercard IncorporatedMA and Affirm Holdings, Inc.AFRM sit on two very different ends of the digital payments spectrum. Mastercard is a global legacy player with a stronghold in credit and debit card ...