HTC has announced that new financing options for Vive are available in North America through Vive.com and China through JD.com. These new offers reduce the upfront costs when purchasing a Vive. Similar programs run at selected retailers in Europe, with further plans to be announced soon.

The new financing options for North America and China are available today at various monthly price points depending on the financing term.

 For North America:

• 0% Financing for 6 months for a total monthly cost of $138.00 (plus tax and shipping)
• 0% Financing for 12 months for a total monthly cost of $66.58 (plus tax and shipping)
• 7.99% Financing for 24 months for a total monthly cost of $40.13 (plus tax and shipping)

For China:

• 0% Financing for 3 months for a total monthly cost of ¥2,296 (tax and shipping included)
• 0% Financing for 6 months for a total monthly cost of ¥1,148 (tax and shipping included)
• 0% Financing for 12 months for a total monthly cost of ¥574 (tax and shipping included)

Shipping and tax for financing vary by destination address.