The finalized rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, announced Thursday, allows banks to charge limited overdraft fees: a flat $5, cost-based fees, or disclosed terms.
Critics of the rule argue that limiting overdraft fees will negatively affect consumers, pushing them towards unregulated services in times of financial distress, highlighting potential risks.
Despite previous reductions, major banks still collect around $8 billion annually from overdraft fees, demonstrating the significant financial implications for consumers and the banking industry.
The Consumer Bankers Association and others argue the CFPB is overstepping its regulatory bounds with the new overdraft fee rule, risking essential services for consumers.
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