Block’s CFO Explains Gen Z’s Shift Away From Credit Cards

by | Jun 18, 2025 | Latest E-commerce News & Updates

Block CFO Amrita Ahuja says Gen Z is rejecting traditional credit cards in favor of debit, Buy Now Pay Later, and micro-loans like Cash App Borrow, which now serves 9 million users. She attributes this shift to skepticism toward legacy financial tools and a demand for more real-time, personalized financial products. Block is leveraging AI and transaction data to offer credit to underserved users while maintaining strong repayment rates.

Paul Drecksler is the founder and editor of Shopifreaks, covering the most important stories in e-commerce.

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