The Biden administration has declared that Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) users will have the same legal protections as credit card users. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that BNPL companies must now allow consumers to dispute charges and demand refunds. This ruling aims to bring order to the growing BNPL market, increasingly popular among younger consumers. The decision has received mixed reactions from BNPL firms, with some embracing the change while others argue that their services differ fundamentally from credit cards. Despite potential legal battles ahead, the administration remains focused on shielding consumers from corporate exploitation.
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