BNPL

BNPL Regulation Debate Heats Up as Comment Period Closes
BNPL Regulation Debate Heats Up as Comment Period Closes
July 31, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

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...

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

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform equipifi has introduced a “pre-purchase” solution called “Plan Your Purchase.” The new offering lets financial institutions offer account holders “flexible financing”...

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

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...

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CFPB Rent-A-Center Affiliate Acima Lawsuit Claims Illegal Lending Practices
CFPB Rent-A-Center Affiliate Acima Lawsuit Claims Illegal Lending Practices
July 28, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has accused rent-to-own company Acima of tricking customers into high-cost financing agreements. The CFPB on Friday (July 26) sued...

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This Week in B2B: Capturing the Digital Innovations Reshaping Workflows
This Week in B2B: Capturing the Digital Innovations Reshaping Workflows
July 25, 2024  |  B2B Payments

In the B2B landscape, the only constant is change — and technology is the change agent. After all, while trust remains foundational in B2B relationships,...

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Marqeta Teams With Visa to Offer Flexible Checkout Options
Marqeta Teams With Visa to Offer Flexible Checkout Options
July 25, 2024  |  Partnerships

Card issuing platform Marqeta has launched a partnership with Visa and Affirm. The collaboration, announced Thursday (July 25), makes Marqeta the first U.S. processor to enable Visa Flexible Credential, a card offering...

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BNPL Regulations Revived by New UK Government
BNPL Regulations Revived by New UK Government
July 25, 2024  |  BNPL

Great Britain is reportedly resurrecting plans to regulate buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers. It’s happening under the country’s new Labour leadership, CNBC reported Thursday (July 25),...

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Billie Begins Adding B2B BNPL to Stripe Platform in Europe
Billie Begins Adding B2B BNPL to Stripe Platform in Europe
July 24, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Billie’s B2B buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution has been integrated with Stripe and is now available on that financial infrastructure platform to select customers...

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New Data: Timing Is Key to Success of Installment Plan Offers
New Data: Timing Is Key to Success of Installment Plan Offers
July 18, 2024  |  Consumer Payments

The popularity of pay later plans has been on the rise. Consumers are becoming more aware of options such as buy now, pay later (BNPL)...

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