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Here's what new Buy Now, Pay Later regulations mean for you

SBS News In Depth

Jun 11, 202508:19

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Buy Now, Pay Later providers like Afterpay and Zip have been hit with new government regulations, but what does that mean for the roughly 40 per cent of Australians who use the products? The new laws classify the products as a form of credit, requiring responsible lending obligations, credit checks and further protections for customers.

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