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Banks Eye BNPL as Way to Reach Gen Z
August 07, 2024

As the financial landscape continues to evolve, traditional banks face an increasing challenge from digital-native FinTechs. The recent surge in buy now, pay later (BNPL) services presents both a threat and an opportunity for banks striving to regain a foothold in a market shifting toward...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers More Than Twice as Likely to Use BNPL
August 02, 2024

As shoppers look for financial tools to help them manage their budgets, those who are struggling to make ends meet are more likely to adopt buy now, pay later (BNPL) options than their financially stable counterparts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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BNPL Firms’ New Regulatory Reality Unclear as CFPB’s Commentary Period Closes
August 01, 2024

The comments are in. The battle lines have been drawn. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

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BNPL Regulation Debate Heats Up as Comment Period Closes
July 31, 2024

Klarna argues for a bespoke regulatory framework, while AARP supports the rule, emphasizing the need for consumer protections as buy now, pay later (BNPL) usage grows among older Americans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Equipifi Debuts ‘Pre-Purchase’ BNPL Tool for Banks, Credit Unions
July 30, 2024

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform equipifi has introduced a “pre-purchase” solution called “Plan Your Purchase.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Affirm Asks CFPB to Consider Unique Business Model of BNPL
July 29, 2024

With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) winding down its commentary period for potential buy now, pay later regulations, Affirm Friday (July 26) submitted a detailed response advocating for adjustments that it says will better accommodate the unique aspects of BNPL products. Get the Full...

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BNPL Regulations Revived by New UK Government
July 25, 2024

Great Britain is reportedly resurrecting plans to regulate buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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BNPL Firms Ask for 5 More Months to Prepare for CFPB Rules
July 17, 2024

The end of the month is speeding toward the buy now, pay later (BNPL) industry — and with it, new rules and regulations regarding consumer disputes and new operational burdens in the drive toward compliance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Chase to Decline Credit Card Payments for Third-Party BNPL Plans
July 17, 2024

Chase told customers that it will stop allowing its credit cards to be used to pay for third-party buy now, pay later (BNPL) plans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...