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Payments Pros – The Payments Law Podcast

CFPB's New Interpretive Rule: Buy Now, Pay Later as Credit Cards

Jul 11, 2024
Experts Mark Furletti and Jason Cover discuss the CFPB's new interpretive rule on buy now, pay later transactions, its impact on BNPL providers, regulatory challenges, and potential effects on administrative interpretations. They provide critical insights for industry stakeholders navigating this regulatory shift.
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Quick takeaways

  • CFPB reclassifies BNPL as credit cards under Regulation Z, introducing 'digital user account' concept.
  • Compliance challenges arise for BNPL providers due to unique regulatory requirements and uncertainties in legal interpretation.

Deep dives

CFPB's Interpretive Rule on Buy-Now-Pay-Later Transactions

The CFPB's recent interpretive rule classified buy-now-pay-later transactions as credit cards under Regulation Z. The rule introduces the concept of a 'digital user account' equating it to a credit card without a precise definition. The rule aims to provide protections similar to credit cards, such as dispute rights with merchants and billing error resolution rights.

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