(a) Rights and liabilities undefinedThe Congress finds that the use of electronic systems to transfer funds provides the potential for substantial benefits to consumers. However, due to the unique characteristics of such systems, the application of existing consumer protection legislation is unclear, leaving the rights and liabilities of consumers, financial institutions, and intermediaries in electronic fund transfers undefined.
(b) PurposesIt is the purpose of this subchapter to provide a basic framework establishing the rights, liabilities, and responsibilities of participants in electronic fund and remittance transfer systems. The primary objective of this subchapter, however, is the provision of individual consumer rights.
Structure US Code
CHAPTER 41— CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION
SUBCHAPTER VI— ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS
§ 1693. Congressional findings and declaration of purpose
§ 1693c. Terms and conditions of transfers
§ 1693d. Documentation of transfers
§ 1693e. Preauthorized transfers
§ 1693h. Liability of financial institutions
§ 1693i. Issuance of cards or other means of access
§ 1693j. Suspension of obligations
§ 1693k. Compulsory use of electronic fund transfers
§ 1693l–1. General-use prepaid cards, gift certificates, and store gift cards
§ 1693o. Administrative enforcement
§ 1693o–1. Remittance transfers
§ 1693o–2. Reasonable fees and rules for payment card transactions