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

MARCH 27, 2025

Thats why 92% of consumers and 82% of companies reportedly made the switch to electronic payments, like Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) and Automated Clearing House (ACH). TL;DR: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) is the umbrella term for all electronic payments made between bank accounts.

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EBizCharge

JUNE 3, 2024

With the introduction of electronic funds transfers (EFTs), gone are the days of paper checks and manual money handling. What is an electronic funds transfer (EFT)? An electronic funds transfer , or EFT, is a core pillar of modern banking and transactions.

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Stax

JULY 9, 2024

More and more, cash-only businesses are falling by the wayside, unable to keep up with consumer demand for convenient electronic payments. The world of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments is vast, spanning just about every payment method you can think of. What is an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payment?

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Payment Savvy

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

An Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) is the movement of money electronically from one account to another, either within a single financial institution or across multiple institutions, through computer-based systems. The history of electronic funds transfers begins in the 1960s, with the advent of ATMs.

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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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