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Interest Rate Range Disclosure

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The disclosed rate range reveals that borrowing through Affirm can carry a significant interest cost of up to 36% fixed APR, and the 0% APR option is not universally available.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The reader may be charged up to 36% fixed APR, with the actual rate depending on their creditworthiness and/or the product type; 0% APR is only possible at select merchants.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Rates range from 0% to 36% fixed Annual Percentage Rate ("APR"), depending on your creditworthiness and/or the type of product offered (0% APR may only be offered at select merchants).

— Excerpt from Affirm's Affirm Terms of Service

Provision details

Document information
Document
Affirm Terms of Service
Entity
Affirm
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-029890
Document ID
CA-D-00167
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
a565ccb8559b7b4faae5dea17400c26c52091a269a6d5c0d2d79110102eac0c5
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 09:12 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Affirm
Document: Affirm Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-029890
Captured: 2026-05-08 09:12:37 UTC
SHA-256: a565ccb8559b7b4f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/affirm/affirm-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-029890/interest-rate-range-disclosure/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Affirm's Interest Rate Range Disclosure clause do?

The disclosed rate range reveals that borrowing through Affirm can carry a significant interest cost of up to 36% fixed APR, and the 0% APR option is not universally available.

How does this clause affect you?

The reader may be charged up to 36% fixed APR, with the actual rate depending on their creditworthiness and/or the product type; 0% APR is only possible at select merchants.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 232 platforms. See the full comparison.

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