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    3 Mins ReadFebruary 16, 2025

    SERAP Demands Reversal Of ATM Transaction Fees Hike, Slams CBN

    By Samuel AkpenpuunFebruary 16, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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    The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Central Bank of Nigeria a 48-hour ultimatum to reverse the newly announced hike in Automated Teller Machine transaction fees, calling it “unlawful, unfair, unreasonable, and unjust.”

    In an open letter dated February 15, 2025, signed by SERAP Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation urged CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso to immediately reverse the policy.

    The organisation argued that it would worsen the financial hardship faced by Nigerians, particularly low-income earners.

    Details of this letter were issued in a press release titled, “SERAP gives CBN 48 hours to withdraw ‘unlawful, unfair hike in ATM transaction,” on Sunday.

    According to the CBN’s February 10, 2025 circular, ATM withdrawals made at machines outside a bank’s branch premises will now attract a N100 charge per N20,000 withdrawn, while withdrawals at shopping centres, airports, and standalone cash points will carry an additional surcharge of up to N500 per N20,000 withdrawal.

    The directive takes effect March 1, 2025.

    SERAP contended that the increase contradicts Section 42(1)(a) of the CBN Act 2007, which mandates the apex bank to ensure “adequate and reasonable financial services for the public” in the national interest.

    It also cited Section 1(c)(d) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018, which seeks to “protect and promote the interests and welfare of consumers” and prohibits “restrictive or unfair business practices.”

    “The increase in ATM transaction fees will hit the hardest those at the bottom of the economy and exacerbate the growing poverty in the country,” SERAP stated.

    “CBN policies should not be skewed against poor Nigerians and in favour of banks that continue to declare trillions of naira in profits at the expense of their customers.”

    The organisation argued that imposing exorbitant fees at a time when many Nigerians are struggling economically is “manifestly unfair, unreasonable, and unjust.” It warned that the policy creates a two-tiered financial system, discriminating against economically vulnerable citizens who may not afford the extra charges.

    “The increase in fees contradicts the Tinubu administration’s commitment to addressing poverty,” SERAP said.

    “The CBN is failing to comply with the Nigerian Constitution, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, and international human rights obligations.”

    SERAP demanded that the CBN reverse the decision within 48 hours of the receipt and/or publication of its letter or face legal action.

    “If we have not heard from you by then, we shall take all appropriate legal actions to compel you and the CBN to comply in the public interest,” the letter concluded.

    Meanwhile, bank customers also kicked as CBN scrapped free ATM withdrawals, decrying the rate of increase.

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