Banks apply hidden FX markups without disclosing the rate to customers
Eastern Bank charged a ~50% markup on a foreign currency exchange without explaining the rate or markup to the customer, resulting in $750 in unexpected losses. No transparency or recourse mechanism exists for retail FX transactions.
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