Finextra

JUNE 2, 2024

A legal case involving how Citi responded to customers who had money stolen via wire transfers has caused a spat between the CFPB and industry associations over the scope of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA).

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PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2020

In some of those cases, the faster option might be a fresh prepaid account through which the intended funds can be disbursed. However, the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) prevents that from happening, not letting banks require people to sign up for accounts just to receive government benefits.

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Stax

JULY 9, 2024

EFT payments have been around for many decades and have federal laws to protect the electronic transfer of funds. One such federal law is the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) , which passed in 1978. One of the most frequently asked questions we see is, are EFT payments safe?

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EBizCharge

JUNE 3, 2024

Delays can also occur based on the institutions involved and if a transfer is initiated late in the day or after the end of a business day. What is the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA)? The Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA) is crucial for consumer protection in electronic payments and banking.

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Fi911

JANUARY 4, 2024

The Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) Enacted in 1978, EFTA regulates bank responses to consumer complaints and sets liability limits for lost or stolen debit cards. It was a response to emerging technologies like ATMs, electronic POS terminals, and remote banking.

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Stax

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Federal Regulations Impacting ACH Payments ACH payments are also subject to federal laws, most notably the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) and its implementation through Regulation E. The EFTA outlines a set of rights and responsibilities for both the consumers and businesses involved in ACH payments.

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Global Fintech & Digital Assets

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The safety and soundness of the overall financial system, coupled with the mitigation of adverse customer outcomes, remain the OCC’s top priorities generally, and in the BNPL lending market specifically.

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