Affirm outlines options if economic stress rises

The buy now, pay later player spelled out ways in which it could adjust its lending in the event U.S. economic uncertainty creates more stress for consumers.

https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/affirm-outlines-options-if-economic-stress-rises/815195/

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When #BNPL moves into the monthly budget, payment awareness falls apart

One in 3 BNPL users who rely on the product for monthly expenses and essentials say they sometimes don't know when their next payment is due

https://content-na1.emarketer.com/bnpl-moves-monthly-budget--payment-awareness-falls-apart

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BNPL's Credit Reality Check: What Australia's Regulatory Shift Means for Your Shopping

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https://thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-16-bnpls-credit-reality-check-what-australias-regulatory-shift-means-for-your-shopp-546b9b00

Cash-strapped homeowners tap #BNPL

Researchers at the JPMorgan Chase Institute found that homeowners are most likely to use buy now, pay later tools when their bank accounts are low or their credit cards are maxed out.

https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/cash-strapped-homeowners-tap-bnpl/814345/

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Meta AI 쇼핑 기능 등장, Stripe 에이전트 결제와 완성되는 AI 커머스

https://aisparkup.com/posts/9796

New York releases draft #BNPL rules

The state aims to set a national standard for regulating buy now, pay later lenders with its regulations issued Monday.

https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/new-york-releases-draft-bnpl-rules/812916/

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Airbnb Brings Reserve Now, Pay Later To Malaysia For Flexible Bookings #airbnb #bnpl #lifestyle #travel

https://www.lowyat.net/2026/384281/airbnb-reserve-now-pay-later-malaysia/

New York's #BNPL regs take shape amid a CFPB vacuum

The move comes as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau retreats from regulating the credit option.

https://www.americanbanker.com/news/new-york-pushes-bnpl-regs-amid-cfpb-pullback

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Klarna pursues more banking customers

The company is targeting more long-term loan and debit card customers as an avenue for growth as it sees its second consecutive quarterly loss.

https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/klarna-pursues-more-banking-customers-26-million-loss-siemiatkowski/812691/

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Sezzle adds phone service offer

The new plans will be available at cheaper rates for Sezzle subscribers, as the #BNPL provider seeks to grow its subscription business.

https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/sezzle-adds-phone-service-offer/812421/

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