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How does buy now, pay later work?

A simple explanation of the buy now, pay later payment model and how installments work.

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) lets you split a purchase into multiple smaller payments instead of paying the full amount upfront. With AlyaPay, you get your purchase immediately but spread the cost over several weeks or months.

The basics

When you check out with AlyaPay:

  • You pay only a portion of the total amount today

  • The remaining amount is split into equal installments

  • Payments are automatically charged to your card on scheduled dates

  • You receive your purchase right away

Example: 2000 MAD purchase with 4 installments

Total Purchase: 2000 MAD

First Payment (Today): 500 MAD

Remaining Payments: 3 payments of 500 MAD each

Payment Schedule:

Day 1

500 MAD

paid at checkout

In 30 days

500 MAD

automatic payment

In 60 days

500 MAD

automatic payment

In 90 days

500 MAD

automatic payment

Payment plan options

2 Installments

  • Best for smaller purchases

  • Pay half today, half in 30 days

  • Quickest payoff

3 Installments

  • Good balance of flexibility and speed

  • Pay one-third today, remainder in 2 payments

  • Popular choice

4 Installments

  • Maximum flexibility

  • Smallest payment amounts

  • Spread over 90 days

Payment schedules

You can choose when your installments are due:

  • Same-day payment: All installments due on the same day of the month

  • 1st of each month payment: All installments are due on the 1st of each month.

  • 5th of each month payment: All installments are due on the 5th of each month.

How to use AlyaPay in stores

  1. Shop at any AlyaPay partner store

  2. When you're ready to pay, ask the cashier to use AlyaPay

  3. The cashier will process your purchase through AlyaPay

  4. Choose your payment plan (2, 3, or 4 installments)

  5. Complete the first payment

  6. Take your items home immediately!

What if I can't make a payment?

If a payment fails:

  1. We'll notify you immediately via SMS and email

  2. You'll have a grace period to update your payment method

  3. We'll automatically retry the payment

Can I pay early?

Yes! You can pay off your remaining balance at any time. Just go to your purchase details and select "Make Payment"

Are there any fees?

  • No interest charges - Ever!

  • No setup fees - Creating an account is free

  • No service fees

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