My Adventure with Ozon Financing: Friend or Foe?
Hello everyone!
In recent times, I've been hearing a lot of advertising about 'buying on installments.' It seems like everyone wants to sell me something and not realize that I can't afford it. I've had my own experience with this, and I wanted to share it with you.
Before, I had a skeptical attitude towards buying on installments. I thought it was impossible for me to control my expenses and that I'd end up indebted to the sellers. But, in the end, I decided to give Ozon a try. I had already bought several products on their platform, and, overall, I was satisfied with the mutually beneficial relationship.
I wanted to share with you my experiences with Ozon's financing, its features, limitations, delays, and early payment.
How Long Can You Pay in Installments?
On Ozon, you can only pay in installments for 6 months. On the one hand, it's good because it's easier to pay a considerable amount in small parts. On the other hand, a product with a small cost can be paid off in a shorter period.
What Can You Buy in Installments?
Any product on Ozon, except for alcoholic products, gift coupons, and items that can only be reserved. 'Tickets and hotels' are also not available for installment payments.
Additionally, I bought four tires for my car.
The payment process was quite straightforward.
On the product page, which I chose on Ozon's website, I added it to my shopping bag and went to the payment page.
However, I didn't realize beforehand that, to buy a product on installments, you need to have an Ozon bank card or debit card.
On the product page, below the main price, there's a line with the amount and the text '6 months on Ozon Rassrotcha.'
When I clicked on it, I was taken to the Ozon bank page, where I pressed 'Pay in installments.'
And then, this page appeared.
After closing the sale, I went to my account on this store to initiate the payment process.
I was taken to the page with my account information.
After that, I was taken to the page with the payment schedule.
I could make the first installment a month after the purchase, but I decided to pay the first payment early.
After successfully making the payment, this pop-up window appeared.
The next payment can also be made from home without leaving my account, simply by going to the Ozon Rassròchka section.
On the payment schedule, I clicked on 'Continue to payment,' and then the payment screen appeared with the option to select the credit or debit card and the amount to pay.
After making the payment, this pop-up window appeared.
I always have access to the last operation made in my control panel.
The most convenient option is to make the automatic charge from my account in the Ozon bank. I've already explained how to fill it out without commissions in my article about the advantages of using the Ozon credit card.
Which Card Is Used for the Automatic Charge?
The funds are automatically charged on the date I set.
In the event that I don't have enough balance in my main account to make the installment payment, I've added a second card as a supplementary payment source.
This can be modified or added more payment sources.
How Is the Automatic Charge Made in Case of Delay?
According to Ozon bank administration, from the first day of delay (the day after the payment date), the system will attempt to make the charge in the following sequence:
The entire amount due;50% of the amount due;25% of the remaining amount due.I've always met the payment deadlines, so I haven't been able to fully evaluate the impact of Ozon bank's delay policy.
It's also possible to Pay Off the Debt Early.
This can be done at any time and in any amount.
The available limit will increase by the amount paid, minus the Ozon Rassròchka cost.
The amount paid will go directly to the next payment. The difference between the amount paid and the next payment will be distributed evenly over the following months. If the next payment has already been canceled, the entire amount will be distributed over several months.
When making a partial installment payment, the amount paid each month will decrease, but the payment period will not.
As I mentioned earlier, the process of requesting Ozon Rassròchka and making monthly payments is very straightforward.
I think I've talked enough about it. Now, it's time to make CONCLUSION.
Pros:
Easy to request;Fast payment;Paying in smaller amounts;Paying a month after receiving the product;Ability to make payments from different cards;Ability to cancel the payment early;Automatic payment of the installment.
Cons:
Small surcharge;Not all products are available for purchase with Rassròchka;Only one deadline for Rassròchka.In general, I'm very satisfied with Ozon Rassròchka. It's easy to request, and the process is clear. There's nothing I don't understand, which is very important. I received the product without paying, and only after a month can I start paying for it. I thought it was great. I recommend you check out this option.
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Good luck with your budget!