How consumers will be paying for back-to-school expenses in the United States in 2024 and 2025

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Release date

July 2025

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United States

Survey time period

2024 to 2025

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The source did not provide information on the number of respondents or the exact dates that the survey was conducted.

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Payment methods for back-to-school shopping in the United States in 2024 and 2025

Published by
F. Watty,
Nov 26, 2025

In 2025, around ** percent of shoppers in the United States used a debit card or cash when buying back-to-school supplies. Almost ***** percent of consumers used credit card with 0 percent APR.

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