Banks Refuse Check Cashing for Non-Customers With No Alternative Offered
Non-customers holding checks drawn on a bank are refused cashing services, forcing them to seek fee-based alternatives like check-cashing outlets. This policy disproportionately affects the unbanked and underbanked. There is no software solution surface — this is a bank policy and regulatory gap.
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