overdrafts

Overdraft Revenue Dwindles: Tech Solutions Emerge Amid Regulatory Headwinds
Overdraft Revenue Dwindles: Tech Solutions Emerge Amid Regulatory Headwinds
September 24, 2024  |  Banking

Last year, overdraft fees charged by banks — representing a revenue stream tied to account use — slipped by 24% to $5.8 billion. The industry...

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Discover Unveils Overdraft Protection for Debit Card Customers
Discover Unveils Overdraft Protection for Debit Card Customers
July 08, 2024  |  Next-Gen Debit

Discover debuted a new overdraft protection tool for its debit card customers. Balance+ offers fee-free discretionary overdraft coverage for day-to-day debit card transactions, according to...

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Nearly 1 in 5 Middle Market CFOs Tap Bank Credit Lines for Working Capital
Nearly 1 in 5 Middle Market CFOs Tap Bank Credit Lines for Working Capital
February 13, 2024  |  Loans

The adoption of external working capital solutions has surged among growth corporates — commonly referred to as middle-market firms — in North America. This trend...

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Big Banks See Overdraft Fee Revenues Fall 25%
Big Banks See Overdraft Fee Revenues Fall 25%
February 11, 2024  |  Banking

America’s three biggest consumer banks saw their overdraft fee revenues fall 25% in 2023. J.P. Morgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo collected $2.2 billion in total in those...

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CFPB Says Overdraft Fees Are Junk Fees — But Are They?
CFPB Says Overdraft Fees Are Junk Fees — But Are They?
January 17, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

Labels are popular on Capitol Hill. And this week the labels are flying fast and furiously, aimed at big banks and credit unions. The Consumer...

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CFPB Moves to Close ‘Outdated’ Bank Overdraft Loophole
CFPB Moves to Close ‘Outdated’ Bank Overdraft Loophole
January 17, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

The White House wants to limit the overdraft fees banks can charge customers. To that end, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Wednesday (Jan. 17)...

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94% of Consumers Who Use Overdrafts for $400-Plus Expenses Face  Financial Hardships
94% of Consumers Who Use Overdrafts for $400-Plus Expenses Face Financial Hardships
January 09, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

In challenging economic times, accessing credit is vital for many individuals, particularly those living paycheck to paycheck. One form of credit that consumers often rely...

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CFPB Overdraft Fee Report Slams ‘Surprises,’ but Data Shows Usefulness
CFPB Overdraft Fee Report Slams ‘Surprises,’ but Data Shows Usefulness
December 19, 2023  |  Personal Finance

Overdraft fees have been a flashpoint of contention in banking for a while. Critics charge that the fees are a way to gouge consumers for...

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Santander Intros Overdraft-Free Checking Accounts
Santander Intros Overdraft-Free Checking Accounts
November 16, 2023  |  Banking

Santander has introduced a checking account designed to help customers avoid overdrafts. The bank’s Essential Checking account, announced Thursday (Nov. 16), lets consumers spend what they have...

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