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Afterpay Overview

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Rating Distribution

Afterpay 2.1 star rating from 6953 reviews, 17% would recommend; consumers report dissatisfaction, concerns about reliability, customer service, refunds, and perceived high price level.

Key Takeaways for Future Customers

  • Read Afterpay reviews and merchant feedback before buying.
  • Expect split payments and installment convenience when accounts work.
  • Prepare documentation for refund or dispute claims.

Negative Feedback / Risk Areas

  • Frequent customer complaints about frozen accounts and login problems.
  • Poor customer service response and hard to contact support.
  • Refunds and billing disputes often unresolved.

Positive Feedback

Customers value split payments and installment options; some would reuse Afterpay if issues are resolved.

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Ruth G Rwq
Ruth G Rwq
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nearly 10-Year Afterpay Customer Receiving Conflicting Explanations and No Resolution

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I have been an Afterpay customer for nearly 10 years and have maintained a strong payment history. I have not intentionally missed scheduled payments, and my account has generally remained in good standing. Unfortunately, my recent experience has been frustrating and confusing.

My purchases began being declined even though my account was current. What has been most concerning is that I have received multiple, conflicting explanations from Afterpay.

At one point, I was advised in writing that I was approximately able to have 15 active orders. However, I was later declined while I had only 11 active orders, with the message Pay off active orders to continue. This effectively required me to pay down orders before their scheduled due dates, despite not being late on any payments.

I also received an adverse action notice stating that a transaction was declined because of Invalid payment details provided. After reviewing my account, I found that the same Visa card referenced in that notice was already saved on my account and was being used by Afterpay for Autopay on existing installment plans. I have asked Afterpay to explain how the same payment method could be accepted for scheduled payments but considered invalid for a new purchase.

I later received another adverse action notice for a different transaction stating the reason was Number of open orders exceeds open order limit. That notice also referenced information obtained from Experian. I have asked Afterpay to explain how these different reasons relate to one another and what role, if any, Experian played in the decision.

Another issue has been customer support. I have repeatedly been asked to verify my identity. I have submitted the requested information numerous times, yet I continue receiving the same identity verification request instead of answers to my questions. Rather than addressing the substance of my complaint, the process appears to restart with another request for the same information.

I am not asking Afterpay to approve every purchase. I am simply asking for a clear, consistent explanation of:

* My actual active order limit.

* Why different decline reasons have been provided.

* Why I am being asked to pay orders before their due dates despite remaining current.

* Whether there are restrictions on my account that have not been explained.

I hope my experience encourages Afterpay to improve transparency and provide more meaningful support when long-standing customers have legitimate questions about their accounts.

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CFPB Complaint Radar

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Top Afterpay Consumer Issues

CFPB

  • Debt disputes
  • Billing problems
  • Collection issues

PissedConsumer

  • App issues
  • Card removal
  • Support delays

Both sources highlight issues related to financial disputes and customer service. Problems with account access and app functionality are more common on PissedConsumer, while the CFPB focuses on unauthorized charges and service violations.

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Tommie P Bji

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Cancel and order believe it’s a scam

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No response from the company Haus of Glam Charms, no invoice, no text, no email. Order 9-17-2026. Very disappointed, believe it is a scam.

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Please try to call them before placing an order i checked reviews afterwards they are mixed

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Tiesha J Aov

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| map-marker Columbia, South Carolina

Customer Service Delays, threats, possible scamming

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AI Highlights
  • - Customer service is hard to reach; chat only and long response times.
  • - Refunds were unclear and disputes closed before resolution.

It's very difficult to get in contact with customer service. It's mostly on a chat, and once you are referred to an agent, it takes hours to get a response back.

Like today, I sent a message since 9 AM to resolve an issue with Amazon, which also involves Afterpay. A couple of days before this, I was inquiring about a refund on an item that was cancelled and never charged on May 29. I showed everything that proved this, and they insisted that they were going to keep monitoring until June 6. Everything happened on May 29.

The order was cancelled, never charged, and Amazon was not holding anything. In the process of all this, they said it would be best to call, and *** gave me a number via Afterpay through email. I called, got an answer, and spoke about my issue, and then nothing. Once I was finished speaking, there was nothing.

I started a complaint with BBB, and through Afterpay email, I received a notice that the dispute was closed on June 4. The card was never charged because I used my name instead of Afterpay single use, so they had no reason to hold back money I needed. To return back to the name ***, I made a purchase with Afterpay the next day the correct way. It was a $100 gift card.

The next morning on June 5, there was a pending charge of exactly $100 taken from me via PayPal from a ***. I contacted Amazon, and the person I spoke with claimed to be working her first day and, without much inquiry, stated that I would get a full refund, which would go back to Afterpay, where *** was customer service. In April, they took money from the wrong account.

So, I disputed it with my bank. Once Afterpay found out, they told me in order to keep my account I would have to cancel the dispute.

Loss:
$100

Preferred solution: At this current moment 6/8/2026, i would like customer service to respond to fix this issue with the Gift card from Amazon. They can resend a different one but i need information from Afterpay.

User's recommendation: Pay your debts and stay away. Klarna is better.

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Guest

Afterpay is awful. The employees are incompetent. They should all be fired and the company shut down.

Siddarth Lwp
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I agree

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Josimar D Ukv

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| map-marker Salt Lake City, Utah

Amazon me pidió verificar mi identidad...

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Afterpay - Amazon me pidió verificar mi identidad...

Amazon me pidió verificar mi identidad. Subí mi permiso de trabajo y no lo aprobó.

Ahora no puedo comprar en Amazon porque no verifico mi identidad.

Me comuniqué con Amazon y me dicen que por su parte no hay problema, que el problema es de Afterpay. Por favor, llevo 2 semanas intentando realizar una compra y me aparece ese mensaje.

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Brie Tcu

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| map-marker Portland, Oregon

I want to know my due date.

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Afterpay - I want to know my due date.

I still can not find my account orders with my new phone number. I need help when I made the call. I want to find my orders.

User's recommendation: Na

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Maria R Fbc
map-marker Sacramento, California

Resolved: Refund

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Afterpay - Refund

I cancelled my round-trip ticket for FLL from San Francisco, ticket number 279729****429. I made this purchase through the Afterpay app, and I still haven't received the refund in my bank account.

I already spoke with Afterpay, and they told me that you need to provide them with proof of the ticket cancellation. When will I receive this refund?

Loss:
$548
Pros:
  • Easy payment options
Cons:
  • Difficulty getting money back

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Anthony H Xnl

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| map-marker Adelaide, South Australia

Applications problems

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Afterpay - Applications problems
Updated by user Aug 21, 2026

I want to use it but I can't join you say my Medicare card is invalid

Original review Aug 16, 2026

My application says that my Medicare card is wrong i have a proof of age card but that was not a option if you could call me please Anthony Hicks 045013**** thank you

Pros:
  • Helpfully when money is tight
Cons:
  • When i thought i had no chance of purchasing something afterpay gave me hope

Preferred solution: Im having trouble applying this site says my Medicare card is wrong

User's recommendation: Great idea please contact them here

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Ruth G Rwq

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Nearly 10-Year Afterpay Customer Receiving Conflicting Explanations and No Resolution

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Updated by user Aug 06, 2026

Thank you for your response. However, it still does not answer my specific questions.

If my payment history is excellent, my spending limit is sufficient, and I can make the initial payment, what specific factor is causing my orders to be declined?Additionally, if a purchase is initially declined because my payment card was temporarily locked, but I immediately unlock the card and successfully complete the purchase, does that initial decline negatively affect future approval decisions? If so, please explain how and identify the policy that governs this.On Wed, Aug 5, 2026 at 10:16 PM Afterpay Complaints Team wrote:Hi Thank you for your flexibility with Afterpay's investigation into your concerns. Please note, Afterpay does not approve all order attempts. In addition, Afterpay takes various factors into consideration for order approvals such as your "Spend Limit" with Afterpay and your payment history.

Though order declines may occur because of this, Afterpay conducts a fresh review of each order attempt.

With this in mind, you may try Afterpay's services for a future transaction. Thank you,Dawn Afterpay Customer Resolution Team

Updated by user Aug 06, 2026

Shoppers beware

Original review Jul 21, 2026
I have been an Afterpay customer for nearly 10 years and have maintained a strong payment history. I have not intentionally missed scheduled payments, and my account has generally remained in good standing.

Unfortunately, my recent experience has been frustrating and confusing.
My purchases began being declined even though my account was current. What has been most concerning is that I have received multiple, conflicting explanations from Afterpay.
At one point, I was advised in writing that I was approximately able to have 15 active orders. However, I was later declined while I had only 11 active orders, with the message Pay off active orders to continue. This effectively required me to pay down orders before their scheduled due dates, despite not being late on any payments.
I also received an adverse action notice stating that a transaction was declined because of Invalid payment details provided.

After reviewing my account, I found that the same Visa card referenced in that notice was already saved on my account and was being used by Afterpay for Autopay on existing installment plans. I have asked Afterpay to explain how the same payment method could be accepted for scheduled payments but considered invalid for a new purchase.
I later received another adverse action notice for a different transaction stating the reason was Number of open orders exceeds open order limit. That notice also referenced information obtained from Experian. I have asked Afterpay to explain how these different reasons relate to one another and what role, if any, Experian played in the decision.
Another issue has been customer support.

I have repeatedly been asked to verify my identity. I have submitted the requested information numerous times, yet I continue receiving the same identity verification request instead of answers to my questions.

Rather than addressing the substance of my complaint, the process appears to restart with another request for the same information.
I am not asking Afterpay to approve every purchase. I am simply asking for a clear, consistent explanation of:
* My actual active order limit.
* Why different decline reasons have been provided.
* Why I am being asked to pay orders before their due dates despite remaining current.
* Whether there are restrictions on my account that have not been explained.
I hope my experience encourages Afterpay to improve transparency and provide more meaningful support when long-standing customers have legitimate questions about their accounts.
Pros:
  • Tool for customer with less perfect credit
Cons:
  • Poor communication

Preferred solution: I am seeking a fair and transparent resolution.

User's recommendation: My purpose in sharing this experience is to encourage other customers to document everything, ask for clear written explanations, and understand their rights as consumers. Even if your account has a strong payment history, don’t assume that means you’ll never encounter issues. If something doesn’t make sense, ask questions and keep records of every response.

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Guest

"Not intentionally missed, generally remained in good standing, able to have approximately 15 (I have 11)". Talk about parsing words and nuance.

Then you want guarantees and black and white clarity. Maybe with a standard credit card.

But not here where a late utility payment will disrupt your whole house of cards with AP. You should have paid this much dedicated attention to your previous creditors who led to you having to use Afterpay.

Ruth G Rwq
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Did you read my post ???

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Thuy C Zxn

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| map-marker Saint Paul, Minnesota

Redemptions conplaint

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AI Highlights
  • - Won $1,000 but couldn't redeem it; requests a refund.
  • - Spent $300 to earn the win and wants transaction history traced.
Contains 1 confidential file for company representatives

I won a $1000 and couldn't redeem it so I play and lost the $1000 how can I get my refund back because they didn't let me redemption my winning and said I had to win a certain amount how can u help me trace my transaction history I spend $300 on visa and earn my winning my user ID number is 730561 and lost on purpose because I couldn't redeem it so I lost how can u help me earn my winning $1000 my routing number is 04121**** and my account number 132135****721 can u help me deposit my winning I was trying to quite at $1000

Loss:
$300

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: I won't try to loose the $1000 again

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Anonymous
map-marker Williamsburg, Virginia

My account is not working cause it has the wrong information .

Afterpay - My account is not working cause it has the wrong information .

I am not able to log in and I don't understand why cause I have you on my cash app and my info is on there . Thank you please fix Angela Douglas phone number 804844**** tatt2mikenangel@***.com my birthdate is 1120 ****.

User's recommendation: Please correct my info so I can log in

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Christopher B Puu

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| map-marker Brisbane, Queensland

Resolved: Need to0update mobile number this is the number I need linked to my account so I can find out my password because like I can't remember [GOVERNMENT_ID]

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Afterpay - Need to0update mobile number this is the number I need linked to my account so...

I need to link this mobile number to my account for afterpay so I can reset my password because I can't remember it

043132****

User's recommendation: 043132****

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Kenneth M Dmo

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| map-marker Naaldwijk, South Holland

Resolved: Shady Dealings

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Afterpay - Shady Dealings

I encountered Afterpay on Safelite's website. It seemed to be just what I needed! Pay in 4 monthly payments... sounded good! So I continued on Safelite's website, setting up an appointment for Saturday, June 3rd. On the 19th, Safelite informed me that the payment I sent to Afterpay hadn't been confirmed! I was forced to cancel that appointment because I couldn't afford to pay $378.15 all at once. Since then, I've been getting the runaround from representative after representative! To date, I have talked to about eight representatives over the phone and sent close to 10 emails.

Finally, a representative told me that I would have to wait until July 1st to get that refund and void the order. I told her to send me an email stating that fact. I will attach that email with this complaint. Now they are telling me that I will have to go through Safelite to cancel this order, and I asked why none of your representatives advised me of this. Of course, they had no answer!

So... I am about to contact Safelite Glass Replacement & Repair to see what they're talking about. They're the ones who have featured these crooks on their website, but the funny thing is they also feature PayPal, and PayPal also features pay in 4. However, from Safelite's website, that option can't be reached. (Strange.) After this, Afterpay will be history erased from my book! Never again... buyers beware!

Loss:
$94
Pros:
  • Offer monthly payments
Cons:
  • I was expected to pay 3 payments in july
  • Another customer service phone number has been taken down
  • Customer service sucks somewhere in the philippine

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: I recommend finding another way to pay!!

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RIP off

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| map-marker Wellington, Wellington Region

Won’t let me use my 18 plus card

Afterpay - Won’t let me use my 18 plus card

I couldn't use my 18 plus card. This made me feel very let down and sad.

I've tried to email it; it says someone needs to sign it off. I feel very discriminated against as this is unfair.

Preferred solution: Approved without having my ID to be signed I want access

User's recommendation: To put an option for 18 plus card instead of just licence and passport

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Alexiah Edw

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| map-marker Woodland Hills, California

Trying to figure out a payment was taken out for a new wig but never received it

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Afterpay - Trying to figure out a payment was taken out for a new wig but never received...
Afterpay - Trying to figure out a payment was taken out for a new wig but never... - Image 2

I ordered wig I used Afterpay for payment, after the money was taken I waited a week I contacted the wig company. They informed me it has to be made and they didnt know how long it would take ask me to pick something else, I did then they didnt have the second choice. I ask them to cancel..

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Hollie A Ypv

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| map-marker Whites Creek, Tennessee

In compliance To My Fraud Claim

AI Highlights
  • - Tracking number from QUICKSTOCKUP is invalid; USPS shows no shipment.
  • - AFTERPAY is asked to investigate; customer has evidence and seeks legal help.

I was scammed by QUICKSTOCKUP I purchased an All-In-One Home Health Companion (Oximeter). I purchased it through AFTERPAY.

Several days had passed and I had not gotten a Tracking Number from QUICKSTOCKUP so I contacted them and asked for the Tracking Number and the one that was given according to USPS Tracking Service the number did not exit and that the package will never come. Also the postage was counterfeit. AFTERPAY has ignored all the evidence I presented to them and are expecting me to pay for something I never received. My credit with AFTERPAY is impeccable.

I emailed the legal department of AFTERPAY and explained everything and asked for an investigation, but no one has bothered to acknowledge my email let alone my complaint. I spoke with someone with AFTERPAY Pissed Consumer only to find a deaf ear and accusations.

I have evidence that I sent to AFTERPAY and screenshots of every conversation either QUICKSTOCKUP and AFTERPAY.

I would appreciate legal help and I am willing to share all information I have. There is much more to tell.

User's recommendation: Never purchase from a merchant that you have not checked on Pissed Consumer and Trustpilot

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Soula S Osf
map-marker Adelaide, South Australia

Resolved: Account frozen 4weeks ago

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AI Highlights
  • - Account frozen for weeks after a tech issue message, with no updates.
  • - No-pay-up-front privileges removed, and the account remains unusable.
Updated by user Aug 25, 2026

Returned back to normal without losing any funds or my “no pay up front” privilege. Firstly I discovered there was a “WE LOVE AFTERPAY” page in Facebook and noticed there were others experiencing the exact same issue and had others that had been through similar issues and followed up on advice turned out to be successful after nearly 2mnths of no reachable service was very frustrating.

Original review Aug 09, 2026
My account with afterpay was going good no problems no issues I received a message saying were currently experiencing some technical issues will be resolved and update all customers. Now thats been 5weeks ago then suddenly I go to use my afterpay to sorry account has been frozen if u think theres been a mistake contact support. Ive been trying to contact support, help, who ever possible but getting absolutely no communication account still frozen but theyre still happily working on their behalf making sure payments r In etc etc Whig Ive no had no issues now theyve withdrawn my no Pay up front privileges but I cant even use my scvihbt account Its been a major stressfull long waiting inconvenience process plz explain wats going on cos this has never happened & this is so not afterpay customer standard

Preferred solution: Apology

User's recommendation: Not at the moment

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Anonymous
map-marker Whites Creek, Tennessee

Do not read and respond properly Customer Service Team members are not helpful. Close investigations without investigation. Make accusations and do not listen.

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AI Highlights
  • - QUICKSTOCKUP sent fake tracking numbers; no package.
  • - Post Office staff say numbers fake; no Parcel Lockers.
  • - AFTERPAY closed the dispute and billed me.

In short I was scammed by QUICKSTOCKUP who sent me two fake tracking numbers and said the package was delivered to a Parcel Locker at 1:04am at my local Post Office. I went to the Post Office and let the clerk and Post Master track the numbers and both said the tracking numbers were fake and that Carthage,TN does not have Parcel Lockers and no employees work at 1:04am.

I had also put the numbers in the USPS tracking website and sent the results to AFTERPAY, because I had filed a dispute. AFTERPAY agreed with QUICKSTOCKUP and closed the dispute. Told me I must pay the bill. I never received the package.

Since weeks have now passed AFTERPAY suspended my account and ask me to pay for an order I never received. AFTERPAY was given all proof of the scam but yet decided to suspend my account and ask for the balance. I even sent an email to the legal department after there fraud support team and customer service did not read any of the emails or screenshots proving fraud had been committed. Now in my defense I ask my bank to issue me a chargeback and to block AFTERPAY from withdrawing the balance from my account.

Mind you I did not do this until weeks had passed and the legal department did not answer me back. Nothing was investigated as I had asked otherwise my account would be open. Also I started researching things on my own and tried to find the website given on AFTERPAY for QUICKSTOCKUP and it is not a valid website. Also when the Consumer Financial Services ask for the website address on the there form the prompt said enter a valid website address.

The phone number also is invalid. I tried to call it on WhatsApp.

I would advise everyone to research these merchants before ordering from them.

QUICKSTOCKUP advertised an All-In-One Home Health Companion (Oximeter) on YOUTUBE. There mascara is fake also.

User's recommendation: Research all marches and websites

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