What's New: Final Rules on Overdraft Services

The Federal Reserve Board announced final rules prohibiting institutions from charging fees for overdrafts on ATM and one-time debit card transactions.

The final rules will enable consumers to limit the costs of overdraft services by providing consumers a choice regarding their institution's payment of overdrafts for ATM and one-time debit card transactions. Financial institutions will be required to provide a clear disclosure of the fees and terms associated with the institutions' overdraft service.

Consumers may opt in or affirmatively consent, to the institution's overdraft service for ATM and one-time debit card transactions, before overdraft fees may be assessed on the account. The rule also provides consumers an ongoing right to revoke consent.

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