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Using electronic funds transfer: your rights



These pages explain your rights and responsibilities under the EFT Code. They are only intended to provide you with a general overview of your rights and responsibilities under the EFT Code.

You should also consult the full EFT code or get further advice if a dispute arises.


The EFT CodeWhat it is, what’s covered, what’s in it,
who’s signed up.
2008 review of the code and proposals
Consultation paper initiating the review of the code
EFT transactionsYour right to information, what happens about unauthorised transactions, protecting your password, account aggregation, system malfunctions, ATM deposits.
Stored value facilitiesWhat they are, your right to information, account balances, exchanging value, loss or theft, system malfunctions.
ComplaintsHow to complain, problems caused by third parties, extra rules about EFT.
PrivacyYour protection.
Electronic communicationFrom your account institution.

Go to... You can also read our Consumer Alert, 10 tips for safer electronic banking and protecting yourself under the EFT code.

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