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Payments complaints climb as BNPL disputes surge 61%

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27 Oct, 2026
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27 Oct, 2026
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AFCA’s annual review reveals rising disputes over BNPL, everyday accounts, cards and unauthorised transactions.
Payments complaints climb as BNPL disputes surge 61%
AFCA CEO David Locke. Background generated by AI.

AFCA’s annual review reveals rising disputes over BNPL, everyday accounts, cards and unauthorised transactions.

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