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On October 31, the CFPB entered into a consent order with a Florida-chartered credit
union for harming consumers in connection with the botched launch
of a new online banking system, in violation of the Consumer
Financial Protection Act (CFPA).
In May 2022, the credit union, which is one of the largest in
the country, attempted to launch a new online platform. According
to the Bureau, shortly after it launched, the platform became
unstable, intermittently losing functionality. The credit union
re-launched a limited version that did not provide members access
to their account statement or history, the ability to make internal
transfers between accounts, or credit card and loan payment
functions, including recurring payments. Customers that sought help
by calling customer support or visiting a local branch faced long
wait times or limited service. As a result, customers incurred NSF
and overdraft fees, late fees, and other related charges.