Stricter lending checks may deny access to installment payment services
Enhanced affordability requirements for deferred-payment plans could prevent some consumers from using these services, though strategies exist to maintain eligibility.
SOURCE: BBC News ↗
What This Means
The FCA is bringing BNPL products under formal regulation for the first time, requiring affordability checks and clearer terms disclosure. This expands the regulatory perimeter for consumer lending and raises compliance costs for BNPL firms, which have operated in a lighter-touch regime. The shift affects both lender profitability and consumer access to unsecured credit.
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- BBC NewsNov 2, 2026Read the original report at BBC News ↗
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