Finance
Buy Now Pay Later for Farmers: How BNPL Works
By Fatima Begum · 5 min read
Buy Now Pay Later for Farmers
PrajaAgro BNPL lets you buy inputs at sowing time and pay after harvest — typically 4-6 months later.
Who is Eligible?
- Active FPO members
- Farmers with verified land records
- Previous-season good repayment history
How It Works
- Apply — submit your land record + FPO ID in the app
- Get approved — usually within 24 hours, based on your history
- Shop — select "BNPL · Pay after harvest" at checkout
- Repay — pay after harvest via UPI, bank transfer, or mandi proceeds
What Can You Buy on BNPL?
- Seeds (all categories)
- Fertilizers (urea, DAP, NPK, organic)
- Pesticides (up to ₹10,000 per season)
- Equipment rental (tractors, sprayers)
What Does It Cost?
- Interest: Subsidised by partner banks — currently 0% for FPO members
- Processing fee: None
- Late fee: Only if repayment is 30+ days overdue
Why BNPL Matters
A typical rice farmer needs ₹8,000-12,000 of inputs at sowing but earns only at harvest (4-5 months later). BNPL bridges this gap without the predatory rates of local moneylenders (often 36-60% per year).
Check your BNPL eligibility in the PrajaAgro app today.