UK BNPL affordability checks tighten, may restrict consumer access

New UK regulations introduce mandatory affordability checks for Buy Now Pay Later services, potentially blocking some consumers from using them. This marks a shift from unregulated BNPL to a regulated credit product, affecting consumer credit access and fintech business models. The impact on spending and credit risk is uncertain as firms adapt.

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