https://techcrunch.com/2021/09/09/wisetack-closes-on-40m-to-bring-buy-now-pay-later-to-in-person-services/ > Buy now, pay later is growing globally — with various companies expanding to, and in, different parts of the world, such as Africa, Latin America and Asia. > Here in the U.S., Affirm and Klarna are big players, and Square recently announced plans to acquire Afterpay, which also is eyeing growth here.