Regulation Z credit-card classification of BNPL digital user accounts Timeline of the CFPB classifying BNPL digital user accounts as credit cards in May 2024, withdrawing the rule in April 2025, and leaving card-style protections uncertain for borrowers financing essentials. CFPB timeline May 2024 Nov 2024 Apr 2025 2026 BNPL accounts classified as cards rule finalized rule withdrawn new leadership no settled rule rights uncertain card-style protections under Regulation Z schumer box statements disputes refunds $50 cap ? ? ? ? ? BNPL digital user accounts protection gap voluntary litigation · courts essential installment push rent utilities medical groceries covered