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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Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) CFPB Wire Transfer Disputes 64

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?

Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) 88

Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) ACH Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Funds Transfer 88

PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2020

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has made it easier for people to access stimulus CARES Act funds by removing some of the legal barriers barring banks from issuing the payments through prepaid accounts, according to a press release.

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Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) CFPB Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Direct Deposit 111

Stax

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

It’s meant to incentivize customers to pay using cash and reduce the costs associated with accepting electronic payment methods. Cash discount programs are legal in all states in the U.S. You can even implement both as long as you understand the legal implications. On the other hand, cash discounts are legal everywhere.

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Credit Cards Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) Push-to-Card Debit Card 88

Fi911

JANUARY 4, 2024

Well, from a legal standpoint, there’s actually quite a lot. Certain regulations known as “chargeback rules” are, in fact, based on legal statutes. 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.

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Disputes Laws Rules Government 84

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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OCC BNPL Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) Federal Trade Commission 59

Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Its primary objectives encompass safeguarding consumers, maintaining financial stability, promoting market integrity, preventing fraud and security breaches, and ensuring legal compliance. It covers disclosures, error resolution procedures, and limitations on consumer liability for unauthorized transfers.

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Regulations Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) Federal Reserve Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) 87