Regulatory · Lending · 2024

CFPB issues BNPL interpretive rule extending TILA Reg Z (May 2024)

CFPB issued Interpretive rule affecting BNPL providers on May 22, 2024.

Primary
CFPB
Regulator
BNPL providers
Structure
Interpretive rule
Date
May 22, 2024
Sub-sector
Lending

CFPB treats Pay-in-4 BNPL lenders as credit card providers under Regulation Z, requiring dispute investigation, refunds for returns, and periodic statements. Affects Affirm, Klarna, Afterpay, PayPal Pay in 4 economics and ops.

Primary company
CFPB
Counterparty
BNPL providers (Regulator)
Amount
Event date
May 22, 2024
Sub-sector
Lending
HQ
US
Structure
Interpretive rule
Source published
May 22, 2024
Publisher
CFPB

Source: consumerfinance.gov