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PayPal “sleepy shopping” data reveals cost of late-night spending

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18 Feb, 2026
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Rachel St Clair
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18 Feb, 2026
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Australians are paying the price for late night shopping binges, according to PayPal.
PayPal “sleepy shopping” data reveals cost of late-night spending
PayPal Australia’s consumer shopping expert Danielle Grant says ‘Sleepy Shopping’ is becoming a common habit for Australians.

Australians are paying the price for late night shopping binges, according to PayPal.

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