‘Eat Now, Pay Later’ Option on Deliveroo App Raises Concerns of Running up Debt

‘Eat now, pay later’ option on Deliveroo app raises concerns of running up debt

Fears have been raised about a food delivery app offering customers the option to “buy now, pay later” when ordering takeaways.

New York Governor Hochu recently signed the 2026 fiscal year budget, which includes a series of new laws and regulations to strengthen consumer protection, of which the most popular is the "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) business. This business will need to apply for a license in the future, and its charging mechanism will also be restricted and regulated. The passage of this bill marks a major step forward for New York in the field of financial tec…