{"id":178370,"date":"2023-06-30T15:09:43","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T19:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=178370"},"modified":"2023-06-30T15:09:43","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T19:09:43","slug":"ministry-of-trade-urges-banks-to-notify-consumers-before-implementing-fees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/ministry-of-trade-urges-banks-to-notify-consumers-before-implementing-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"Ministry of Trade urges banks to notify consumers before implementing fees"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-845522801\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-3356751077\" class=\"antig-before-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/medicalbenefitsscheme\" aria-label=\"ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:341\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Ministry of Trade urges banks to notify consumers before implementing fees<\/span><\/strong><\/p><div id=\"antig-787668629\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_Red-&#038;-Reddy_Web_1000x250\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">The Ministry of Trade is issuing this alert to banks and other financial institutions and consumers regarding the need for consumers to be notified before being charged any fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Under the 1985 UN Resolution adopting Guidelines for Consumer Protection and the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas\u00a0 (Cap 8. Article 184), the consumer has a right to information, education, and choice. It is critical for banks and other financial institutions to inform consumers of new or increased charges, explain these charges so consumers can develop a better understanding, and allow consumers to terminate the service if they do not agree with the fee before being charged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Many consumers have made enquires with the Prices and Consumer Affairs Division after receiving new or increased bank charges without prior notification. After contacting their banks, consumers often received insufficient explanations regarding the charges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">We strongly recommend that banks and other financial institutions provide written notification of any pending new charges or increases in charges directly to a consumer at least 30 days before the charge is implemented. This would give the consumer time to seek information and make an informed decision on important financial matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Considering banking fees, consumers should keep the following tips in mind:<\/span><\/p><div id=\"antig-746212600\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-1608246775\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_Red-&#038;-Reddy_Web_1000x250\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Conduct research.<\/span><\/strong><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\"> Know the fees charged by the local banks and choose the one which best meets your needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Know the services for which your bank charges a fee.<\/span><\/strong><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\"> Find out the services that can be transacted online or at the ATM without a fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><strong><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Keep a minimum balance.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Maintain<\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\"> at least the minimum <\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">required <\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">balance <\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">in<\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\"> your account. This helps to avoid <\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">additional<\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\"> fees<\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><strong><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Don\u2019t <\/span><\/strong><strong><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">over<\/span><\/strong><strong><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">spend.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Know your<\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\"> account balances <\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">and track your transactions <\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">to avoid overdraft fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><strong><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Download the App and s<\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">ign <\/span><\/strong><strong><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">u<\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">p for <\/span><\/strong><strong><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">e<\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">mail or<\/span><\/strong><strong><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">t<\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">ext <\/span><\/strong><strong><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">notifications<\/span><\/strong><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\"> to keep informed. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Request additional information<\/span><\/strong><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\"> and seek answers from your bank for clarity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span data-originalfontsize=\"12pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">As we celebrate 50 years of CARICOM on July 4<sup data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"13.333333\">th<\/sup>, we must keep at the forefront that the community<\/span><span data-originalfontsize=\"12pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\"> is intended to integrate the economies and peoples within the region to promote trade and development.<\/span><span data-originalfontsize=\"12pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\"> For this to be achieved, banks and other financial institutions must have <\/span><span data-originalfontsize=\"12pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">functional cooperation <\/span><span data-originalfontsize=\"12pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">with consumers and businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">For <\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">consumers<\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">, financial decisions are not <\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">just another<\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">transaction<\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">. Many times, these are<\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\"> life-<\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">changing<\/span> <span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">choices<\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">filled <\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">with uncertainty. <\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">If financial institutions are <\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">treating<\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">consumer <\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">interactions like purchases, <\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">then it&#8217;s time to <\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">shift your <\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">attention<\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\"> from completing transactions to <\/span><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">having real connections.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"antig-3556242999\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ReggaeInTheParkAntigua\" aria-label=\"lucanio\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">The Ministry hopes the banks and other financial institutions will see this as an opportunity to engage consumers and make adequate information available to them so they can acquire the knowledge and skill to be informed consumers, conscious of their rights and responsibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">The Ministry and Division stand ready to offer guidance to banks and consumers to ensure a more harmonious relationship between both parties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<div id=\"antig-1463796432\" class=\"antig-in-comments_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/@hadeedmotorsltd\" aria-label=\"Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ministry of Trade urges banks to notify consumers before implementing fees The Ministry of Trade is issuing this alert to banks and other financial institutions and consumers regarding the need for consumers to be notified before being charged any fees. 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