Over a third of Finns use credit to pay bills, survey finds

An increasing number of Finns are paying their bills on time, but a concerning trend has emerged: 35% of consumers reported using credit to cover one or more bills, according to the European Consumer Payment Report 2024 by Intrum. This marks a rise from 29% in 2023. While Finland's financial situation has improved slightly, it lags behind other European countries in recovery and stability.