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Never overdrawn? Rabobank suddenly wants to know everything about you: ‘Scandalous’

Never overdrawn? Rabobank suddenly wants to know everything about you: ‘Scandalous’

Rabobank has introduced a new policy requiring customers to disclose personal details, such as the number of children and cars they own, to maintain their overdraft facilities. Failure to provide this information or meet specific financial criteria may lead to the bank revoking a customer's ability to overdraw.

Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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