The Dutch national Financial Authority, for example, has a good explanation on why this is problematic and what exactly will happen per November 2026: www.afm.nl/en/sector/…/pb-marktupdate-BNPL-2025
A legally required age verification will be introduced. We want this to take effect as soon as possible to prevent minors from using BNPL.
Wait, it’s legal to put minors into debt in the Netherlands? In Sweden, a minor wouldn’t be liable to pay any such invoice, as minors can’t sign any legally-binding agreements without their guardian’s consent.
No it’s not legal. Currently BNPL just doesn’t fall under the same strict rules as normal debt. So the KYC rules are pretty lax. Minors can easily circumvent the checks.
nightwatch_admin@feddit.nl 1 day ago
The Dutch national Financial Authority, for example, has a good explanation on why this is problematic and what exactly will happen per November 2026: www.afm.nl/en/sector/…/pb-marktupdate-BNPL-2025
kungen@feddit.nu 1 day ago
Wait, it’s legal to put minors into debt in the Netherlands? In Sweden, a minor wouldn’t be liable to pay any such invoice, as minors can’t sign any legally-binding agreements without their guardian’s consent.
SkunkWorkz@lemmy.world 1 day ago
No it’s not legal. Currently BNPL just doesn’t fall under the same strict rules as normal debt. So the KYC rules are pretty lax. Minors can easily circumvent the checks.
nightwatch_admin@feddit.nl 22 hours ago
Not the minor as I understand it, but the unknowing parents, yes. Do consult your international lawyers before setting up a Klarna or something.