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Capital One disclosed on Thursday that it could face enforcement action from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) over alleged misrepresentations related to its savings accounts. The consumer lender stated in a filing that the federal agency may consider litigation as well.
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The potential action is tied to complaints from customers who, in a lawsuit last year, claimed that Capital One launched a “360 Performance Savings” account with a higher interest rate without clearly communicating the difference from its other “360 Savings” accounts, causing them to miss out on higher earnings.
Capital One asserts that it holds the contractual right to adjust interest rates at its discretion, adding that details about the new account were openly available on its website. A company spokesperson confirmed Capital One has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, while CFPB has declined to comment.
This probe coincides with Capital One’s pending USD 35.3 billion acquisition of Discover Financial Services, a deal that could reshape the payments industry if approved. New York Attorney General Letitia James recently announced an investigation into the acquisition’s potential antitrust implications.
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