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Afterpay

45
User verdict / 100 High confidence Divided

Afterpay offers a convenient 'buy now, pay later' service with no interest, but recent user experiences highlight significant issues with app functionality, customer support, and arbitrary account restrictions.

4.9★ lifetime (752,350) Free to download since 2018 by Afterpay Holdings Ltd updated 0.2 mo ago recent negative 78% 120 reviews across 2 regions
App Functionality Customer Service Account Restrictions & Freezes Login & Account Access Geographic Limitations (Canada) Interest-Free Payments
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recent reviews across 2 regions, vs the 4.9★ lifetime average

Afterpay allows users to make purchases and pay in four interest-free installments, a feature many appreciate for budgeting and affording items R6R61. However, recent reviews frequently report technical glitches within the app, unresponsive customer service, and unexpected account freezes or spending limit reductions, even for long-standing users with good payment histories R1R3R24. This contrasts sharply with its high lifetime rating, indicating a recent negative trajectory in user satisfaction.

What users like

  • Enables purchasing desired items with flexible, interest-free installment payments.R6R38R61R159
  • Helpful for budgeting and managing finances, especially for larger purchases or during tight financial periods.R61R134R242R285
  • Customer service can be helpful for some users with questions or issues.R9R197

What users complain about

  • Frequent app glitches and technical issues, including checkout errors, freezing, and single-use card failures, particularly with Amazon and Walmart.R1R27R43R47
  • Unresponsive and unhelpful customer service, with users reporting long waits, no resolution, and difficulty accessing human support.R3R4R16R17
  • Accounts are frequently frozen or banned, often without clear reason or despite good payment history, with identity verification issues being a common cause.R16R21R24R29
  • Spending limits are arbitrarily reduced, even for minor payment delays or long-term users with good payment records.R8R18R72R97
  • Difficulty logging in or creating accounts due to issues like email conflicts, old phone numbers, or identity verification failures.R11R14R25R33
  • Lack of in-store payment options or Afterpay card functionality in certain regions, particularly Canada, despite marketing suggesting otherwise.R13R15R19R332
  • Concerns about privacy and requests for personal information like SSN or bank statements for identity verification.R21R35R80
  • Some users report fraudulent activity, such as being charged for orders not placed or payments not being applied correctly.R3R12R23R40
  • Removal of previously available features like gift card options for certain retailers, favorite/budget features, or credit card payment options.R148R202R259R268

Latest update · v1.140.0

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Improved experience with bug fixes and updates.

Recurring themes

App Functionality negative
Many users report the app frequently freezes, fails at checkout, or has issues generating single-use cards for purchases, especially with major retailers like Amazon and Walmart. The latest update notes 'bug fixes and updates,' but reviews indicate these issues persist.R1R20R22R27
Customer Service negative
A significant number of reviews criticize Afterpay's customer service as unresponsive, unhelpful, and difficult to access. Users report long waits, being hung up on, and receiving no resolution for critical account issues.R3R4R16R17
Account Restrictions & Freezes negative
Users frequently report their accounts being frozen, banned, or having spending limits drastically reduced, often without clear explanation or despite a long history of on-time payments. Identity verification issues are a common trigger for these freezes.R1R8R10R18
Login & Account Access negative
Many users struggle with logging into their accounts, citing issues like 'email already in use' errors, inability to reset passwords, or problems with updated phone numbers.R11R14R25R33
Geographic Limitations (Canada) negative
Canadian users express disappointment over the lack of in-store payment options or the Afterpay card, despite receiving emails or seeing features that suggest availability. They feel the service is more limited in Canada compared to other regions.R13R15R332R344
Interest-Free Payments positive
Many users highly value the core offering of Afterpay: the ability to split payments into four interest-free installments. This feature is frequently praised for making purchases more affordable and manageable.R6R38R61R116

Who it's for

Afterpay is for users who want to split purchases into interest-free installments to manage their budget or afford items they couldn't pay for upfront R6R61R159. It is particularly useful for online shopping with partnered stores . It is NOT for users who expect reliable app performance, consistent access to their account, or responsive customer support, as recent experiences indicate significant issues in these areas R1R3R16R27. Users in Canada looking for in-store payment options may also be disappointed R347R350.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative (78% negative), which contrasts sharply with the lifetime rating of 4.9. This suggests a significant decline in user satisfaction and an increase in critical issues. While positive reviews exist, they often praise the core 'buy now, pay later' concept rather than recent app performance or customer service.

Frequently asked

Does Afterpay charge interest on purchases?
No, Afterpay is praised by users for offering interest-free installment payments on purchases R61R128R321.
Can I use Afterpay in physical stores?
While some users mention an Afterpay card for in-store use, many Canadian users report that the in-store payment feature is not available in their region, despite receiving communications about it R13R15R347R350.
What happens if I miss a payment?
If you miss a payment, even by a short period, Afterpay may significantly drop your spending limit, and it can take months to rebuild it R8R72R97. Some users report being banned from the service entirely after missed payments R5R31.
Is Afterpay customer service helpful?
Recent reviews indicate that Afterpay's customer service is largely unhelpful and unresponsive, with users reporting long waits, unresolved issues, and difficulty reaching human representatives R3R16R17R26.
Are there issues using Afterpay with Amazon or Walmart?
Yes, many users report persistent issues when trying to use Afterpay with Amazon and Walmart, including payment declines, single-use card failures, and the app freezing at checkout R20R27R44R47.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R6] 5/5 · US Love! Love! Love!: Afterpay is the absolute best company on the internet! Without Afterpay I couldn’t afford a lot of the items I’ve purchased. Thank you Afterpay for spoiling me rotten!
  2. [R38] 5/5 · US Buying things I want.: I’ve been able to buy my Michael korrs purses. Get massages and never worry about having to come up with everything up front. I have the freedom to enjoy making 4 easy payments no interest.
  3. [R61] 5/5 · US No interest!: I really love and appreciate Afterpay! It is convenient, easy to use and no interest! It’s like using the old school “lay away” payment form before high interest credit cards were the payment of choice. Unlike “lay away”, you pay equal installments and get your purchases up front. You don’t have to pay anything off before you get your purchase!😃 It’s a great way to take control of yo
  4. [R159] 5/5 · US Great Pay options without going in to debt: I truly appreciate being able to make purchases with a budget i can afford and have the ability to pay it in 4 . I used it for Christmas shopping last year and it was a great relief not to have to worry about having credit card debt or interest to pay in the end . Thank you After pay !
  5. [R134] 5/5 · US Useful app: Helped me out during Christmas 😅
  6. [R242] 4/5 · US Was Life Saver: I’ll try to keep the story concise. Recently, I was forced to leave my home and had to find a new place, which cost me nearly $6000. That was all the money I had, and I mean all the money I had was enough to move into a new place, so I wasn’t homeless, but I literally had nothing else until my next payday. A friend recommended this service to me, and they were able to prove me for
  7. [R285] 5/5 · CA Amazing option!: Very easy fast and pretty wow! I can’t pay full price but the biweekly option it’s awesome! I can get anything I can afford! Love it
  8. [R9] 5/5 · US Super helpful: Helps me buy what I need either in-store or online. The gift cards help with grocery shopping when short on cash and the customer service is always helpful if I have any questions are issues. 1000% recommend
  9. [R197] 5/5 · US CONVENIENT AND THE BEST: Really really helpful with everything from motels to clothes to shoes the best out there i even got behind they were super helpful if you looking for an app AFTERPAY is the one to choose
  10. [R1] 1/5 · US Cant Use After Years of Building: I recently tried using Afterpay for a purchase that I couldn’t afford to pay all at once. Every time I reached checkout, the app let me select a payment plan like everything was working, but as soon as I confirmed it, I got a generic “Something went wrong” error. This happened every single time. What makes this even more frustrating is that I have a $3,000 spendi
  11. [R27] 4/5 · US Messing up: I have no idea what happened, I’m an avid shopper online and I love using Afterpay. For some reason when I pay on Amazon it kicks my payments back all the time. I have to redo the pay1in-4 card multiple times delays my purchases because it does not accept them. Can you please fix this. It was flawless before now it’s nothing but issues.
  12. [R43] 2/5 · US Not letting me checkout: I have been trying to place an order for 3 days and will not let me checkout. I have tried multiple stores
  13. [R47] 1/5 · US It won’t create a single use card!: For the last month I’ve been trying to use the afterpay app to make a purchase at Walmart. I get through the process until it says it will create a single use card…but then it doesn’t create the single use card. I’ve, deleted the afterpay app, I’ve deleted the Walmart app. I’ve turned my phone off, reloaded the both apps and didn’t try for few days and still it
  14. [R3] 1/5 · US worst shopping experience ever: I will try to be as succinct as possible as I have already probably wasted 10 hours plus dealing with their alleged customer service team, customer service managers, etc. Long story short, they invoiced me twice, exact duplicates, for an order I made around Christmas 2025. Around that same time I also ordered two books for which they charged me over $150 but actua
  15. [R4] 1/5 · US Horrible theives: This company should be sued til they don’t have a cent left. Unresponsive customer service. Website doesn’t work. Harass you for payments that are NOT DUE YET!!! Do not use them, you’ve been warned
  16. [R16] 1/5 · US Support sucks: Froze my account for no reason. Told me to send pictures to get it unfrozen. I did and it’s still frozen. Support hasn’t responded in days.
  17. [R17] 1/5 · US Support is useless: Horrible customer service do not waste your time
  18. [R21] 1/5 · US Zero stars: I had used Afterpay from Nov 2020-June 2026. I always paid on time and had built up over $2k credit line. They decided to randomly freeze my account for an identity check and requested a copy of a photo id and a bank statement. I have no problem scanning my id; however, my bank statements are NONE of their business. They have records of my payments and I’m not providing them with inv
  19. [R24] 1/5 · US Inaccessible customer service and random freezes: They froze my account till I could prove I’m a rea person. They asked for one bill and a drivers license. I provided 2 bills a lease agreement and my drivers license and theres still a freeze on my account a week later. My friend had to google a phone number for them which worked once I navigated the difficult ai bot. They have a LOT of progress t
  20. [R29] 1/5 · US Afterpay: Kicked me out of my account for no reason I have spent a lot of money through you
  21. [R8] 2/5 · US It’s okay: Firsti thought afterpay was the best !!! Then my check was delayed by 4 days I paid my bill they paused my account told me I had to built good payment history back up after being with them 2years !!! Definitely paying them off and never using again
  22. [R18] 1/5 · US Opción muy regular: Le doy solo una estrella por que no puedo entender como es posible que luego de tener un historial limpio de compras y pagos por una vez que no pude pagar a tiempo una cuota la cual pague a los 5 dias despues me bajaran de tener 600 para gastar a tener 100 😞 en verdad tenia pensado hacer unas compras con la cantidad que ya tenia disponible y de un momento a otro me quitaron esa
  23. [R72] 3/5 · US One hour missed payment?!: You guys really dropped my spending limit $700 for a missed payment that was one hour late wow I don’t know about using you guys anymore because that’s just ridiculous. I had an $1800 spending limit and I miss my payment by one hour and you guys drop my spending limit to only $1100. Shame on you. It wasn’t even a whole day overdue and you guys decrease my spending limit
  24. [R97] 3/5 · US Its okay: Afterpay is okay. But they only thing i dont like is when they try to take a payment off your card at 6 in the morning and you paycheck dont hit till 3-4 in the afternoon and once it hit you make a payment and they lower your credit limit down. And they say you are late even though the day is not over with. I like zip way bettet
  25. [R11] 1/5 · US Couldn’t login: No point if I can’t access my account, many potential users facing this issue.
  26. [R14] 1/5 · US App doesn’t make sense: I downloaded this app after hearing how great it was. It was all good until it came to paying. It said that I couldn’t pay with the app since “I didn’t exist”. So I decided to delete everything and restart again. I downloaded the app again and it keeps saying that I already have an account. But I deleted that account. So now I can’t use it. Please let me know what I can do,
  27. [R25] 1/5 · US Can’t use the app: Changed phone numbers and changed it on afterpay via online but when it comes to the app I can’t use it. It’s been like that for over a year . They can’t seem to figure out why . When I log into the app the code goes to the old number even tho it’s been updated to the new
  28. [R33] 1/5 · US Account issues: Can’t create an account because “email already in use” can’t sign in because “email is not associated with an account”
  29. [R13] 3/5 · US It’s good but..: This app is great the only thing is Ive been using it for a while and have a lot of money I can use for my limit but they don’t give eligibility to everyone for them to have a afterpay card where they can use it in store so you would think with what I have they would trust me enough for the card but according to the support team they practically pick and choose who gets the card m
  30. [R15] 1/5 · US No me deja aser pay in store: Estoy batallando mucho para pagar en la tienda
  31. [R19] 1/5 · US Sucks: Zip is way better, can use zip virtually anywhere. Afterpay you cannot. Unless you want to pay a monthly subscription. Afterpay gives a spending limit you can’t even use. Have a credit line over 650 dollars and can only use 25 dollar coverage at select stores. It’s basically useless.
  32. [R332] 4/5 · CA Pay in store feature not available!: Where is the pay in store feature? Saw It popping up but not able to get it. I’m in Canada.
  33. [R35] 1/5 · US Ssn?: Why do I have to share my personal information just because I’m using you as an intermediary? That doesn’t make sense.
  34. [R80] 4/5 · US Weird: I’ve used this app for years but lately it had been asking me for social security number which I don’t have so I stopped using it.. I checked yesterday and payed some stuff with afterpay and it was approved without asking me for ssn … wonder why they changed it again
  35. [R12] 1/5 · US This company commits fraud: They take your money without placing orders
  36. [R23] 2/5 · US Scammers !!!: Biggest scammer I did a payment and it only went to one account, when I called customer service they said unfortunately I lost that money and I won’t get a refund or the money credited to my account! Don’t waste your time
  37. [R40] 1/5 · US Applying Payments to accounts: I paid my account off early back around the 19th of May and it has not been taken off my account yet and it’s now June 8. I have submitted documents of proof and still nothing about clearing up my account so I can close it out. Watch you account closely please.
  38. [R148] 5/5 · US now! not accepting pay with credit card.: I don't mind pay little fee but you can only pay with debit card , credit card payment option is automatically faded and not accepting ! . even i paid before due date they changed again same amount. sent message to refund it double charged not responding
  39. [R202] 3/5 · US New changes suck: I’ve been using afterpay for about 3-4 years now. I’ve always made on time payments and worked my way up to a decent credit limit. Due to some bad advice from a representative I lost $1000 in credit. Now they have a finance charge for all gift cards and because of that you can no longer include them in bulk pays. I hate the changes and they do not benefit anyone. I will build my
  40. [R259] 3/5 · CA Disappointed: They use to have Lego gift cards I bought a few and paid them off and got myself a good balance but now they have taken the gift cards away and you can no longer buy then
  41. [R268] 3/5 · CA bring back features: been using for a year and never had any problems with payments or security but i’m disappointed you guys got rid of the favourite / budget feature.
  42. [R20] 1/5 · US The auto fill button does not work on Walmart: This is a non-stop issue with after pay and it’s app only. It cannot auto fill on Walmart.com and does not give any other option other than the stupid autofill option that is non-functional
  43. [R22] 2/5 · US Stalls on stores: Freezes on certain stores
  44. [R10] 2/5 · US Identity Verification: I cannot verify identity and everything is correct , chat is no help
  45. [R344] 3/5 · CA Missing tabs on my afterpay app: I don’t see the card tab on my apple pay app… help!!!
  46. [R116] 5/5 · US Listened to My Last Review: Thank you for getting rid of the silly interest on gift card purchases, and also bringing back making payments with credit cards.
  47. [R128] 5/5 · US Thanks Afterpay: Thank you for not having the interest rate anymore especially when I’m going through a difficult time with a relationship! Thank you!
  48. [R321] 5/5 · CA Brilliant performance: The best thing in this app is interest free purchase . Appreciated
  49. [R347] 3/5 · CA Mixed: I was a ardent fan of Afterpay, I used afterpay when I was in New Zealand, there was an option to use it in store and almost all the stores in Auckland except afterpay🥰. But in canada the usage is been limited, no store payment option-only limited stores are there🥺😢😢
  50. [R350] 3/5 · CA Afterpay card doesn’t work in Canada: Love that Afterpay is accepted in Aritizia but so disappointed when I got an email for in-store purchases using their card, but turns out it’s not available in Canada!
  51. [R5] 1/5 · US Horrible policies: The same thing happened to me that happened to meany others. They discriminate against those who are poor and lower income despite the fact that those are the people they target. If you let even the smallest bill be overdue for too long, even if you were hospitalized several times, jobless, nearly homeless, broke, no way to pay it. And then eventually pay it off in full. It does
  52. [R31] 1/5 · US Worse customer service: I was in the hospital for 3 months no income waiting on disability and Afterpay bans me for an $8 payment I couldn’t pay, then I paid asap and nothing still says I owe orders after 2 days I get a automated response saying I cannot and will not be accepted back to Afterpay , after the thousands I’ve spent in there purchasing app. Wow just wow Afterpay yeah you’re really for
  53. [R26] 2/5 · US HORRIBLE SERVICE: Waited for ever for help and the app still ain’t gave anything GET A BETTER SUPPORT LINE
  54. [R44] 2/5 · US Single use card glitch: Does not properly autofill single use card specifically on walmart and it wont show me the card numbers to manually enter them.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store