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Electronic Fund Transfer Act – implemented by banking Regulation E. This is a consumer protection law which establishes the basic rights, liabilities, and responsibilities of consumers and financial institutions that use/offer electronic transfers of money. The objective of the act and regulation is the protection of consumers using electronic fund transfers such as direct deposits and transactions with ATM/debit cards.

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