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Despite the potential benefits, experts caution that entering the consumer lending market comes with considerable risk. Store credit cards, for example, often experience higher default rates compared to other credit institutions. Citing Synchrony Bank, an issuer known for store credit offerings, its default rates are reported to be about twice that of American Express. This heightened risk may have contributed to a slight decline in Square's stock price following the announcement of the new payment option.