{"id":8854,"date":"2026-01-29T05:04:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T13:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcclatchymhstg.wpenginepowered.com\/sabe-careers-education\/?p=8854"},"modified":"2026-06-16T15:27:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T23:27:30","slug":"how-sezzle-makes-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/how-sezzle-makes-money\/","title":{"rendered":"How Sezzle Makes Money: BNPL Business Model Explained"},"content":{"rendered":" <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With all the news about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24343913\/paypal-honey-megalag-coupon-scam-affiliate-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Honey<\/a> coming out right now, it&#8217;s more important than ever to be skeptical of financial services that seem too good to be true.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sezzle is a buy now, pay later app that falls into that category, offering interest-free installments that allow you to pay for what you want over time, from groceries to designer bags. But if you&#8217;re anything like me, your eyebrows are\u2014justifiably\u2014raised.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">c<strong><em>How does Sezzle make money if it\u2019s offering interest-free payments?<\/em><\/strong><\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s break down Sezzle\u2019s business model, how it operates, and why this financial technology company has managed to grow into a publicly traded company with millions of users and merchant partners.<\/p> <p class=\"custom_key wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list custom_underline\"> <li><strong>Merchant-Funded Model:<\/strong> Sezzle primarily earns money by charging merchants a fee per transaction, not consumers.<\/li> <li><strong>Interest-Free Perks:<\/strong> Most Sezzle payment plans offer zero-interest options, making it budget-friendly for responsible shoppers.<\/li> <li><strong>Consumer Fee Revenue:<\/strong> While most users avoid interest, Sezzle collects revenue through late fees, rescheduling fees, and service charges.<\/li> <li><strong>Credit-Friendly Approach:<\/strong> Sezzle uses soft credit checks and offers optional credit reporting through Sezzle Up.<\/li> <li><strong>Tech-Driven Growth:<\/strong> As a financial technology company, Sezzle scales through smart risk assessment, platform integration, and investor backing.<\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-what-does-sezzle-do\"><strong>What Does Sezzle Do?<\/strong><\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/01\/Sezzle-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Sezzle\" class=\"wp-image-8858\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/01\/Sezzle-logo.jpg 798w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/01\/Sezzle-logo-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/01\/Sezzle-logo-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/01\/Sezzle-logo-150x38.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sezzle provides short-term financing options at checkout, allowing customers to spread their payments over time. Its most popular offerings are the Pay in 4 and Pay in 2 plans. With Pay in 4, users pay 25% upfront and the rest in three equal biweekly payments. Pay in 2 splits the cost into two payments spaced two weeks apart. These plans are interest-free, making them attractive to consumers looking to manage their budgets without using credit cards.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s also a Pay Monthly option for longer-term purchases (3\u201348 months), which comes with interest rates that can go as high as 34.99% APR. Obviously, the other options are more attractive, but it&#8217;s nice to know everything that&#8217;s available regardless.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So far, it sounds like a win for the customer\u2014but what about Sezzle?<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sezzle-s-revenue-streams\"><strong>Sezzle\u2019s Revenue Streams<\/strong><\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/01\/How-Does-Sezzle-Make-Money-info.png\" alt=\" BNPL business model\" class=\"wp-image-8857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/01\/How-Does-Sezzle-Make-Money-info.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/01\/How-Does-Sezzle-Make-Money-info-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/01\/How-Does-Sezzle-Make-Money-info-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/01\/How-Does-Sezzle-Make-Money-info-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/01\/How-Does-Sezzle-Make-Money-info-280x280.png 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sezzle\u2019s income primarily comes from merchant fees, consumer fees, and other value-added services. Here&#8217;s how it works:<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-merchant-fees-the-core-revenue-source\"><strong>1. Merchant Fees: The Core Revenue Source<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sezzle\u2019s main income comes from charging transaction fees to merchants every time a customer uses Sezzle to make a purchase. Retailers typically pay between 3\u20137% per transaction. This might seem high, but it\u2019s a cost they\u2019re willing to accept because Sezzle helps boost sales by giving shoppers more payment options and increasing average order values.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because Sezzle assumes the risk of consumer non-payment, these merchant fees are the primary engine behind Sezzle&#8217;s revenue.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-consumer-fees-the-penalties-and-extras\"><strong>2. Consumer Fees: The Penalties and Extras<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Sezzle emphasizes interest-free installment plans, that doesn\u2019t mean it&#8217;s completely fee-free for users. Here are some common fees that generate revenue:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Late fees<\/strong>: Up to $15 per missed payment<\/li> <li><strong>Failed payment fees<\/strong>: Up to $5<\/li> <li><strong>Convenience fees<\/strong>: Up to $2.50 for using a debit card on payments beyond the first<\/li> <li><strong>Rescheduling fee<\/strong>: One free change per order, then up to $7.50 each<\/li> <li><strong>Service fee<\/strong>: Up to $5.99 for using the virtual Sezzle card<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/is-sezzle-interest-free\/\">Sezzle doesn\u2019t charge interest fees<\/a> on most of its offerings, these smaller charges can add up, especially for users who miss due dates or change their payment schedule often.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, Sezzle is fairly transparent and doesn\u2019t hit users with hidden fees\u2014a key part of its appeal to budget-conscious 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data-table-width-fixed=\"100%\" data-table-width-mobile=\"100%\" ><table id=\"supsystic-table-131\" class=\"supsystic-table border stripe hover lightboxImg cell-border\" data-id=\"131\" data-view-id=\"131_42795\" data-title=\"How Does Sezzle Make Money\" data-currency-format=\"$1,000.00\" data-percent-format=\"10.00%\" data-date-format=\"DD.MM.YYYY\" data-time-format=\"HH:mm\" data-features=\"[&quot;after_table_loaded_script&quot;]\" data-search-value=\"\" data-lightbox-img=\"\" data-head=\"on\" data-head-rows-count=\"1\" data-pagination-length=\"50,100,All\" data-auto-index=\"off\" data-searching-settings=\"{&quot;columnSearchPosition&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;minChars&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-lang=\"default\" data-override=\"{&quot;emptyTable&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;info&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;infoEmpty&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;infoFiltered&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;lengthMenu&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;search&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;previous&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;zeroRecords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;exportLabel&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;file&quot;:&quot;default&quot;}\" data-merged=\"[]\" data-responsive-mode=\"2\" data-from-history=\"0\" ><thead><tr><th data-cell-id=\"A1\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Revenue Stream\" data-order=\"Revenue Stream\" style=\"min-width:25%; width:25%;\" >Revenue Stream <\/th><th data-cell-id=\"B1\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Description\" data-order=\"Description\" style=\"min-width:25%; width:25%;\" >Description <\/th><th data-cell-id=\"C1\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Who Pays\" data-order=\"Who Pays\" style=\"min-width:25%; width:25%;\" >Who Pays <\/th><th data-cell-id=\"D1\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Typical Fee Amounts\" data-order=\"Typical Fee Amounts\" style=\"min-width:25%; width:25%;\" >Typical Fee Amounts <\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A2\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Merchant Fees\" data-order=\"Merchant Fees\" >Merchant Fees <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B2\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Transaction fees are charged to retailers when customers use Sezzle\" data-order=\"Transaction fees are charged to retailers when customers use Sezzle\" >Transaction fees are charged to retailers when customers use Sezzle <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C2\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Merchants\" data-order=\"Merchants\" >Merchants <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D2\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"~3% to 7% per transaction\" data-order=\"~3% to 7% per transaction\" >~3% to 7% per transaction <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A3\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Late Fees\" data-order=\"Late Fees\" >Late Fees <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B3\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Charged when a user misses a scheduled payment\" data-order=\"Charged when a user misses a scheduled payment\" >Charged when a user misses a scheduled payment <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C3\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Consumers\" data-order=\"Consumers\" >Consumers <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D3\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Up to $15\" data-order=\"Up to $15\" >Up to $15 <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A4\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Failed Payment Fees\" data-order=\"Failed Payment Fees\" >Failed Payment Fees <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B4\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Applied when a payment attempt fails (e.g., insufficient funds)\" data-order=\"Applied when a payment attempt fails (e.g., insufficient funds)\" >Applied when a payment attempt fails (e.g., insufficient funds) <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C4\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Consumers\" data-order=\"Consumers\" >Consumers <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D4\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Up to $5\" data-order=\"Up to $5\" >Up to $5 <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A5\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Convenience Fees\" data-order=\"Convenience Fees\" >Convenience Fees <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B5\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Charged for using a debit card after the first installment\" data-order=\"Charged for using a debit card after the first installment\" >Charged for using a debit card after the first installment <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C5\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Consumers\" data-order=\"Consumers\" >Consumers <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D5\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Up to $2.50\" data-order=\"Up to $2.50\" >Up to $2.50 <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A6\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"6\" data-db-index=\"6\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Rescheduling Fees\" data-order=\"Rescheduling Fees\" >Rescheduling Fees <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B6\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"6\" data-db-index=\"6\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Fee for changing a payment date more than once per order\" data-order=\"Fee for changing a payment date more than once per order\" >Fee for changing a payment date more than once per order <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C6\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"6\" data-db-index=\"6\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Consumers\" data-order=\"Consumers\" >Consumers <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D6\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"6\" data-db-index=\"6\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"One free per order; up to $7.50 after\" data-order=\"One free per order; up to $7.50 after\" >One free per order; up to $7.50 after <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A7\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"7\" data-db-index=\"7\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Service Fees\" data-order=\"Service Fees\" >Service Fees <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B7\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"7\" data-db-index=\"7\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Applied to one-time virtual card use\" data-order=\"Applied to one-time virtual card use\" >Applied to one-time virtual card use <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C7\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"7\" data-db-index=\"7\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Consumers\" data-order=\"Consumers\" >Consumers <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D7\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"7\" data-db-index=\"7\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Up to $5.99\" data-order=\"Up to $5.99\" >Up to $5.99 <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A8\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"8\" data-db-index=\"8\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Interest on Long-Term Plans\" data-order=\"Interest on Long-Term Plans\" >Interest on Long-Term Plans <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B8\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"8\" data-db-index=\"8\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Interest applied to \u201cPay Monthly\u201d financing options\" data-order=\"Interest applied to \u201cPay Monthly\u201d financing options\" >Interest applied to \u201cPay Monthly\u201d financing options <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C8\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"8\" data-db-index=\"8\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Consumers\" data-order=\"Consumers\" >Consumers <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D8\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"8\" data-db-index=\"8\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Up to 34.99% APR\" data-order=\"Up to 34.99% APR\" >Up to 34.99% APR <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><!-- \/#supsystic-table-131.supsystic-table --><\/div><!-- \/.supsystic-tables-wrap --><!-- Tables Generator by Supsystic --><!-- Version:1.11.2 --><!-- http:\/\/supsystic.com\/ --><a title=\"WordPress Data Table Plugin\" style=\"display:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/supsystic.com\/plugins\/wordpress-data-table-plugin\/?utm_medium=love_link\" target=\"_blank\">WordPress Data Table Plugin<\/a> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-sezzle-benefits-consumers\"><strong>How Sezzle Benefits Consumers<\/strong><\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sezzle appeals especially to younger consumers who might not have access to traditional credit or who someone who prefers not to use credit cards. Features like:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Four interest-free payments<\/li> <li>Soft credit checks (with no impact on credit score)<\/li> <li>Access to credit-building tools via Sezzle Up<\/li> <li>No interest fees on short-term plans<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2026make Sezzle an great option for those trying to build financial freedom and practice responsible spending.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sezzle app is also well-designed, offering clear payment tracking, reminders, and the ability to reschedule if needed (once per order for free). Consumers can use Sezzle at partner retailers or anywhere Visa is accepted with the virtual Sezzle card, broadening its service offerings significantly.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scaling-through-technology-and-trust\"><strong>Scaling Through Technology and Trust<\/strong><\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a financial technology company, Sezzle has built its platform to efficiently handle millions of transactions while minimizing payment defaults. While the company takes on the risk of non-payment, it uses algorithms and transaction history to approve customers and set spending limits. These limits start low and rise as users demonstrate on-time payments.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sezzle reports to credit bureaus only if users opt into Sezzle Up, which can either help build credit history or damage it if payments are missed.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company has also been able to integrate Sezzle into major e-commerce platforms, making it easy for merchants to accept payments through their existing checkout systems.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-merchants-work-with-sezzle\"><strong>Why Merchants Work With Sezzle<\/strong><\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even with the 3\u20137% processing fee, merchants see the value. Sezzle helps increase conversions and reduce cart abandonment. In industries like fashion, beauty, and lifestyle\u2014where impulse buying is common\u2014giving consumers flexible payment options can make the difference between a sale and a bounce (and a bounce isn&#8217;t just a lost sale; it&#8217;s wasted ad spend).<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, Sezzle aims to support businesses focused on sustainability, community values, or ethical practices\u2014traits that resonate with their younger audience.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-growing-through-funding-and-partnerships\"><strong>Growing Through Funding and Partnerships<\/strong><\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To scale its operations, Sezzle raised capital through private investors and eventually became a publicly traded company, giving it the financial backing to expand its services, hire talent, and innovate.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It has attracted institutional investors thanks to its growth, loyal user base, and clear differentiation in a competitive BNPL market.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-sezzle-actually-operates-as-a-business\"><strong>How Sezzle Actually Operates as a Business<\/strong><\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At its core, Sezzle lets shoppers split purchases into interest-free payments while earning revenue primarily from the businesses that offer it at checkout. Rather than relying on high consumer fees, Sezzle focuses on merchant partnerships, with additional income coming from optional services and select user features.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What sets Sezzle apart is how it manages risk while encouraging responsible spending. Through real-time approval technology, flexible payment options, and the ability for users to opt into credit reporting, the platform creates a system where customers feel supported\u2014not pressured\u2014and merchants benefit from higher conversions and repeat sales.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sezzle\u2019s business model shows how financial technology can evolve beyond traditional lending. By centering transparency, flexibility, and user control, Sezzle has positioned itself as more than a payment option\u2014it\u2019s part of a broader shift in how people manage everyday spending.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By offering interest-free payments with no hard credit check, they\u2019ve lowered the barrier to entry for millions of consumers while still building a sustainable, profitable company. The best companies deliver a win-win: the customers win, so they keep using the business. That&#8217;s exactly what Sezzle has created for responsible spenders.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, let&#8217;s recap: Sezzle&#8217;s profit structure is a mix of merchant partnerships, smart fee setups, and a deep understanding of what modern shoppers want. And, as the Sezzle platform continues to evolve, it&#8217;s likely to keep growing right alongside its users.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2> <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769413886249\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does Sezzle charge interest to users?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, Sezzle\u2019s Pay in 2 and Pay in 4 plans are interest-free. Only the Pay Monthly option includes interest, with APRs up to 34.99%.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769413892197\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What happens if I miss a Sezzle payment?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You may be charged a late fee of up to $15 and potentially a failed payment fee of up to $5. 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