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Electronic Banking

For many consumers, electronic banking, also known as electronic fund transfer (EFT), means 24-hour access to cash through an automated teller machine (ATM), using a Personal Identification Number (PIN), or Direct Deposit of paychecks into checking or savings accounts. But electronic banking now involves many different types of transactions. This FTC bulletin tells you what you need to know about electronic banking.

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