Millions using 'buy now pay later' services to face major rule change summer 2026
A significant regulatory change for 'buy now pay later' services in the UK will come into effect in July 2026, imposing stricter consumer protections and oversight.
Buy now, pay later: Klarna's stock crashes: Here are the reasons
Klarna's stock has plummeted nearly 70% since its IPO last September due to significant financial losses and poor performance, resulting in a sharp decline in investor confidence.
Klarna announces big change for millions of UK shoppers who use Google Pay
Klarna is now available as a payment option on Google Pay for UK shoppers, allowing them to pay for purchases in instalments.
Major change affecting every Klarna and Clearpay shopper is 'big step forward'
A new regulatory change in the UK aims to bring Klarna and Clearpay under oversight, impacting up to 30 million Buy Now Pay Later users.
Watchdogs promise better safeguards for buy now pay later shoppers: Money LIVE
New rules promising enhanced protections for buy now pay later shoppers in the UK will be implemented this summer, aimed at preventing financial overstretching for consumers.
Buy now, pay later shake-up with stricter checks from July confirmed
Changes to buy now, pay later schemes will ensure stricter affordability checks and improved customer support starting July 15, 2026.
"We firmly believe that the vast majority of people want to pay"
Andreas Barth, CEO of Riverty, defends the trend of increasing consumer debt through 'Buy now, pay later' offers and discusses unresolved questions about the future of AI in shopping.