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Sezzle pivots to national bank charter

With states imposing tighter rules on buy now, pay later companies, Sezzle CEO Charlie Youakim views a federal charter as "the most robust solution."

With states imposing tighter rules on buy now, pay later companies, Sezzle CEO Charlie Youakim views a federal charter as "the most robust solution."

BELLINGS Intelligence Score: 55

Why it matters

Sezzle's pivot to a national bank charter represents a significant structural shift in the regulatory and operational framework for a buy now, pay later company, potentially influencing regulatory approaches and market dynamics in this growing credit segment.

Sources

  • Payments Dive

    Sezzle pivots to national bank charter

    With states imposing tighter rules on buy now, pay later companies, Sezzle CEO Charlie Youakim views a federal charter as "the most robust solution."

  • Banking Dive

    Sezzle pivots to national bank charter

    With states imposing tighter rules on buy now, pay later companies, Sezzle CEO Charlie Youakim views a federal charter as "the most robust solution."