FAQ
No—your credit score won’t be affected when you create an Affirm account or check your eligibility. If you decide to buy with Affirm, this may impact your credit score. You can find more information in Affirm’s Help Center.
We don’t charge any fees. That means no late fees, no prepayment fees, no annual fees, and no fees to open or close your account. Depending on the size of your purchase and where you’re shopping, your payment plan may include interest. You’ll never owe more interest than you agree to on day one—so you always know exactly what you’re getting into.
Yes! There's no penalty for paying early.
You can make or schedule payments at affirm.com or in the Affirm app
 for iOS or Android. Affirm will send you email and text reminders before payments are due.
Yes—you can return an item you bought with Affirm by initiating the return process with the store.
Yes, you’ll need a mobile phone number from the U.S. or U.S. territories. This helps Affirm verify it’s really you who is creating your account and signing in.
When you prequalify, you get an estimate of how much you can spend with Affirm. You don’t have to use the full amount, and you’re not on the hook to pay anything back until you actually make a purchase.
You can visit their website at affirm.com. Another helpful resource is their help center or by dialing their toll-free number at (855) 423-3729.