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Friday, June 26, 2009

Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) aka Regulation E.

Due to the advent of electronic banking, we need to keep the EFT Act in mind any time we add or change a product. The Reg was put into place to protect the consumer from the likes of YOU! The Act places virtually all liability for EFT-related errors on the financial institution.

Regulation E outlines the rights, liabilities, and responsibilities of the credit union and members in electronic fund transfer systems such as ATM transfers, bill-payment services, point-of-sale (POS) terminal transfers in stores, and pre-authorized transfers from or to a consumer's account (such as direct deposit and social security payments).

You say you love disclosures? Reg E has plenty, including: the Initial Disclosure, changes in terms, on statements, at electronic terminals, on receipts, pre-authorization, and more!

The EFT Act applies to all financial institutions. Here's a link to the entire Act on FDIC's site. http://www.fdic.gov/regulations/laws/rules/6500-3100.html

Do you have an EFT-related member complaint dispute? Read your EFT disclosures before deciding how resolve to the problem. It could save you from legal/regulatory headaches.

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