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European Parliament and Council back Commission proposal on right of citizens to a basic bank account

20/03/2014

The European Parliament and the Council have reached political agreement on the Commission proposal to make bank accounts more transparent, easier to switch and most importantly accessible to all. The formal adoption is expected in the coming weeks. The Directive is a major step towards a real single market for retail financial services bringing numerous benefits to EU consumers.