FacePhi: EU fraud ruling shifts burden of proof to banks

• An October 15 EU court ruling increases banks' exposure to fraud costs by requiring immediate refunds for unauthorized transactions.
• Refunds are due no later than the next business day; banks can recover funds if they subsequently prove customer gross negligence.
• Only reasonable suspicion of customer fraud permits suspension of refunds, subject to written notification to the relevant national authority.
• The ruling applies across EU member states, placing the burden of proof on banks; authentication alone does not establish gross negligence.
• Early fraud detection and verifiable session evidence become critical to controlling losses, supporting risk-based intervention before funds leave accounts.

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