"Even Minor Delinquencies Can Restrict Financial Transactions"... Mistaken Remittance to Seized Accounts Requires Legal Procedures

Short-term Delinquency Over 100,000 Won Also Recorded
Possible Card Suspension or Loan Rejection
Financial Supervisory Service Urges Consumer Caution

Consumers are advised to exercise caution, as even a minor delinquency of five or more business days can result in restrictions on financial transactions, such as having a credit card suspended or being denied a loan. In particular, if funds sent by mistake are deposited into a seized account, it is not possible to recover them through standard return procedures and a separate legal process is required.

On March 26, the Financial Supervisory Service released a series of repeated consumer complaint cases to raise awareness among consumers. This guidance was prepared to prevent consumer losses by focusing on common cases frequently raised in financial complaints. The main points highlighted by the Financial Supervisory Service include five key issues: ▲ loan interest rate reduction conditions ▲ mistaken remittance to a seized account ▲ sharing of short-term delinquency information ▲ loan interest rate adjustment cycle ▲ accounts with transaction limits.

First, in relation to preferential loan interest rates, even if card usage performance requirements are met, the performance may not be recognized unless the card payment is withdrawn directly from the loan account at the bank. In fact, there have been complaints where consumers exceeded the required card usage amount but failed to meet the payment account conditions, resulting in them not receiving the interest rate reduction benefits.

In the case of mistaken remittance, the return procedure can generally be carried out through a bank or the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation. However, if the remitted amount is deposited into a seized account, the situation is different. In this case, the seizure also applies to the remitted funds, so it cannot be returned through standard procedures and recovery is only possible through legal procedures.

Short-term delinquencies also warrant caution. If the delinquency period is five or more business days and the amount exceeds 100,000 won, the short-term delinquency information is shared within the financial sector. This may lead to disadvantages such as card suspension, loan rejection, interest rate increases, and a decrease in credit scores. Even if the delinquent amount is repaid, records may remain for some time and affect credit evaluations. Understanding the structure of mortgage loan interest rates is also important. Even for loans issued with a five-year fixed interest rate, many are hybrid products that switch to a variable rate after five years, which could result in higher interest. Therefore, when choosing an interest rate type, individuals should consider both their repayment ability and market conditions.

The account transaction limit system is another frequent subject of consumer complaints. If the purpose of a financial transaction cannot be verified, transaction limits are imposed to prevent the creation of fraudulent accounts. Currently, the daily transaction limit is set at around 1 million won. However, if proof of income or the purpose of the transaction is provided, the limit can be lifted. The Financial Supervisory Service emphasized, "Complaints continue to arise because people do not fully understand the basic conditions and systems for financial transactions," and added, "It is important to thoroughly check the terms and conditions before transacting and, if necessary, to request a full explanation from the financial institution."

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