Microsoft ends Surface Plus financing program

One way to get easy access to a Microsoft Surface device was through the Surface Plus financing program. Financed by Stockholm-based online financial services provider Klarna, the program was targeted towards students and other people who needed a more affordable way to purchase a Surface device. This program let them spread payments over a 24-month period. It also let customers upgrade to the latest device after 18 months with the caveat that the previous device is still in good working condition. But it seems “after much thought and consideration” Microsoft is shutting down this program. The company stopped taking enrollments at the end of August.  

If you are an existing customer though, this change won’t affect you. You are still covered by your existing financing plan. You will also still be able to upgrade your Surface device under the plan’s terms. It also doesn’t affect existing warranty plans. And for those who availed the Surface Plus for Business payment plans, that one still looks like it’s going to continue. 

Source: TechCrunch