CFPB Takes Action on Consumer Refunds Withholding
Neobanks
Compliance Operations
May 31, 2024
The Case
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB") issued a Consent Order against a San Francisco-based fintech for allegedly withholding refunds beyond the 14-day window for closed accounts established in the Company's agreement with account holders.
Why Does This Matter?
Under the CFPB’s order, the fintech must pay at least $1.3 million in redress and over $3 million in penalties, as well as provide timely refunds going forward by implementing strict compliance controls.
The ruling highlights the regulator’s focus on several key consumer compliance regulations:
Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA);
Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAAP);
Regulation E
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