Banks Must Give Clear Reasons and Appeal Rights When Closing Accounts

Banks Must Give Clear Reasons and Appeal Rights When Closing Accounts — 7 signatures. Status: rejected.

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Require banks to provide clear written reasons for account closures, give customers reasonable notice, and guarantee a fair right of appeal reviewed independently. Ensure regulatory oversight so lawful individuals and businesses are not denied banking services without transparency or due process.

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Introduce legal requirements forcing banks to give clear, specific written reasons when closing customer accounts, except where strictly prohibited by law. Customers must receive reasonable notice and have a guaranteed right to appeal through an independent review. Regulators should oversee closures to prevent unfair, arbitrary, or discriminatory financial exclusion of lawful individuals and businesses.

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