Posted By: ComplytillIdie
Electronic Account Opening - Access Device - 07/13/12 02:56 PM
We will begin allowing consumers to open accounts online. They will be assigned a user name and password in order to initiate ACH transfers to open the account. (not everyone will fund in this manner but some will) From what I can tell, that qualifies as an access device. This will be a one time transaction, but I do not see any exception in the definition for limited transactions. Does everyone agree with my determination thus far?
This leads to my real question. If the e account opening process qualifies as an access device, how do I comply with 1005.5(a)(1). Does the fact that the consumer completes an application online suffice for this requirement? Is there any guidance on this?
This leads to my real question. If the e account opening process qualifies as an access device, how do I comply with 1005.5(a)(1). Does the fact that the consumer completes an application online suffice for this requirement? Is there any guidance on this?