What are installment payments?
Installment payments with credit and debit cards
Credit cards allow you to make purchases by first borrowing the amount from the bank. Depending on the provider, you can decide whether to repay the entire amount at the end of the month all at once or in several monthly installments. If you opt for an installment plan, interest is usually charged on the outstanding balance.
Debit cards are directly linked to your current account. The amount will be deducted from the existing balance immediately after the purchase. However, some banks offer additional financing programs or installment payment services that can also be used with debit cards. Ein Beispiel dafür ist Pay&Plan von BBVA, mit dem du bestimmte Zahlungen nachträglich in Raten aufteilen kannst.
Bezahle in Raten mit Pay&Plan
Wie funktioniert die Ratenzahlung mit Pay&Plan?
Have you already bought something, but could use the money for something else? – Mit Pay&Plan holst du dir Geld für vergangene Einkäufe zurück auf dein Konto und zahlst den Betrag ganz entspannt in Raten zurück.
- In der BBVA App sind deine für Pay&Plan freigegebenen Kartenzahlungen direkt in deinen Kontobewegungen markiert.
- Du kannst bis zu 5 Zahlungen (ab 50 € Einkaufswert pro Einkauf) in einem Pay&Plan-Vorgang bündeln.
- Pay&Plan funktioniert sowohl für Käufe im Online-Shop als auch vor Ort.
- Das verfügbare Limit für Pay&Plan liegt - je nach Bonität - insgesamt zwischen 200 € und 3.000 € und gilt für alle aktiven Vorgänge zusammen.
Was kostet Pay&Plan?
Für die Inanspruchnahme von Pay&Plan fällt ein fester Sollzins von 11,99% p. a. regardless of the amount and term of the installment loan. There are no hidden fees or variable interest rates.
Representative example according to § 17 PAngV: With a term of 7 months and a fixed interest rate of 11.99% p.a., the annual percentage rate is 12.45% p.a. Repayment is made in six equal monthly installments of EUR 10.40 each (if the product is acquired on April 11, 2026 ). April 11, 2026, the first installment would be €10.14). The total amount payable by the consumer is EUR 72.54. The lender is BBVA, German branch, Taunustor 1, 60310 Frankfurt am Main. The example was calculated assuming that the customer requested the installment payment on the first day of the month in question. The APR depends on the amount of the loan and the number of days that elapse between the date of the loan request and the repayment date.
Welche Käufe kannst du mit Pay&Plan finanzieren, und welche nicht?
- Purchases starting at €50 that were made with the physical or digital BBVA debit card
- Both online and offline purchases (e.g. in the supermarket, in a hotel or in the online shop)
- Purchases made within the last 90 days and marked accordingly in the App
The following are not allowed:
- Cash withdrawals at ATMs
- Financing or bank fees
- Cryptocurrency purchases
- Gambling or betting
- Payments to debt collection agencies
Wie nutzt man Pay&Plan konkret?
- Open the BBVA App and view your account transactions.
- Select a qualifying purchase marked "Payable in installments."
- Choose in how many months you would like to pay (3 to 12) and confirm your selection.
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Pay&Plan und “Buy Now, Pay Later”?
Pay&Plan und BNPL im Vergleich
|
Criterion |
Pay&Plan |
BNPL |
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Decision regarding payment in installments |
Up to 3 months after purchase |
Directly at the time of purchase |
|
Purpose |
Additional liquidity if plans change |
Enables a specific purchase when liquidity is lacking |
|
The logic behind the financing |
The purchase amount is credited to the account and then debited again as an installment loan |
No money will flow back into the account – payment will simply be postponed |
|
Interest rate structure |
Fixed debit interest rate of 11.99% p.a. |
Varies depending on the provider |
|
Application |
This involves one-time activation in the App, then selecting the approved card payments (creditworthiness required) |
Varies depending on the provider |
|
Bundling |
Bis zu 5 Zahlungen (ab 50 € Einkaufswert pro Einkauf) in einem Pay&Plan-Vorgang |
Varies depending on the provider |
|
Limit |
Total limit €200 to €3,000, depending on your creditworthiness |
Varies depending on the provider |
|
Integration |
Fully integrated into BBVA banking |
External provider, often a separate platform |
Here's what you should consider before opting for installment payments
- Interest and additional costs: Before opting for installment payments, you should definitely familiarize yourself with the accruing interest and potential additional costs. Only those who fully understand the financial conditions can make informed decisions. Bei Pay&Plan zahlst du eine festen Sollzins und keine zusätzlichen Gebühren.
- Ability to pay back installments: It is equally important to realistically assess your ability to pay back the money so that you can be sure that the monthly installments are manageable without overburdening your budget.
- Terms and conditions: Furthermore, it is worth carefully reading the provider's terms and conditions, in particular clauses relating to default interest or late payment fees. This helps you avoid unpleasant surprises.