Bank Charges Overdraft Despite Written Merchant Payment Delay Agreement
Bank of America processed a charge earlier than the agreed-upon date despite written merchant confirmation to delay. Overdraft fees were charged on a preventable error. Highlights gaps in coordinating payment timing between merchants and banks.
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