Banks Block Account Closure with Phantom Pending Transactions
Consumers trying to close dormant bank accounts are told pending transactions prevent closure, even when no active transactions exist. This artificial delay traps small residual balances and forces consumers to maintain unwanted accounts. There is no regulatory mechanism that obligates banks to close accounts promptly.
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