Inconsistent bank transaction posting order causing unfair overdrafts
Banks manipulate the order in which transactions post to accounts, processing large debits before credits in ways that maximize overdraft fee triggers. This practice disproportionately affects lower-income customers and remains difficult to track or dispute without detailed transaction records.
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