CFPB Orders Wise to Pay $2.5 Million for Illegal Remittance Practices

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Operational Brief

Wise was ordered to pay $2.5 million for illegal remittance practices; the case involves violations of consumer protection laws.

Why It Matters for Texas Credit Unions

The article does not mention Texas, TCUD, or any Texas-specific entities and focuses on a national issue involving an international company.

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Original Source Material

The CFPB ordered the international remittance company Wise to pay nearly $2.5 million for a series of illegal actions.