How Shop Pay Installments Works

How it works:

  1. Add items to your cart.
  2. Check out with Shop Pay.
  3. Choose the option to pay in installments.

Your first payment is due at checkout. The remaining payments are automatically charged to your card saved on Shop Pay based on the payment plan you chose. Don't worry, you'll get an email reminder before each payment to remind you.

Orders from 50 USD to 20,000 USD are eligible for installments payments.

  • Four, biweekly, interest-free payments, for orders from 50 USD to 999.99 USD.
  • Monthly payments for orders from 150 USD to 20,000 USD. Monthly installment orders are interest-bearing from 10 to 36% APR, and may be paid in three, six, or twelve months depending on the purchase amount. Monthly payment options can only be paid using a Debit Card. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the option to pay in installments on Shop Pay?

When checking out with Shop Pay, you now have the option to pay now or later. Paying in installments on Shop Pay allows you to split your purchase amount into four equal, biweekly installment payments with 0% APR, or monthly installments with no hidden or late fees*.

Are there any additional costs?

For installment orders that are split into four biweekly payments, there are no additional charges, interest rates, or late fees. 

For installment orders that are paid for in monthly payments, interest rates from 10 to 36% APR apply. No credit score is impacted if you choose to pay in four biweekly installments. If you choose to pay in monthly payments, and you don't make your payments on time, then your credit score might be affected. Only the monthly payment option might impact credit score.  

Which payment methods are accepted if I use the option to pay in installments on Shop Pay?

For non-interest bearing orders, debit and credit cards are accepted through Shop Pay. For interest bearing orders, you can only pay using a debit card.

Can I use Shop Pay Installments if I'm an international customer?

Shop Pay Installments is only available to customers with a United States billing address and a United States mobile phone number. Customers with international billing addresses or phone numbers can't use Shop Pay Installments.

Is there a limit to how much I can spend on a single Shop Pay Installments order?

Yes, 20,000 USD is the order value limit that applies to purchases using Shop Pay Installments, including discounts, shipping, and taxes.

Can I pre-qualify for a purchase amount before visiting the store?

No. An application for Shop Pay Installments can only begin with a live checkout. Applying in store only takes a few steps and you’ll get a real-time decision in minutes.

Can I buy gift cards with Shop Pay Installments?

You can't purchase gift cards using Shop Pay Installments. If you want to purchase gift cards along with Shop Pay Installments eligible products, then you need to place two separate orders.

Are there late fees?

No, there are no late fees if you miss a scheduled payment.

If you didn't get approved for Shop Pay Installments

If you didn’t get approved for Shop Pay Installments, then check your email inbox for an email from Affirm. This email provides more information about your application. Keep in mind that you might be approved the next time you apply. 

If you can’t find the email, then:  

  • Confirm you're checking the same email account that you use for Shop Pay
  • Check other email folders, such as your Spam or Junk folder

*Rates from 0-36% APR. Payment options through Shop Pay Installments are subject to an eligibility check and are provided by these lending partners: affirm.com/lenders. Options depend on your purchase amount, and a down payment may be required. State notices to consumers affirm.com/licenses.