Commonwealth Bank allegedly overcharges thousands of customers for more than 19 years

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Hynds, J. (2026, November 11). Commonwealth Bank allegedly overcharges thousands of customers for more than 19 years. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16285681/Commonwealth-Bank-customers.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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ASIC alleges that Commonwealth Bank overcharged about 42,000 CommBiz customers approximately $8.5 million in fees between November 2020 and May 31, 2025. The regulatory body claims this misconduct has been ongoing for nearly two decades, despite earlier customer complaints. Alan Kirkland, an ASIC commissioner, highlighted the bank's failure to ensure accurate billing practices for small businesses.

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Commonwealth Bank allegedly overcharged millions of dollars in fees to tens of thousands customers. uncertain

Bank → overcharge → customers

ASIC alleges that between November 2020 and May 31, 2025, about 42,000 CommBiz customers were overcharged about $8.5 million in fees. uncertain

customers → allege → fees

'We allege Commonwealth Bank broke a basic promise to its business customers,' ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland said. asserted

Kirkland → allege → customers

They should not have to scrutinise every transaction to make sure that their bank is charging them the right fees.' asserted

bank → have → fees

ASIC alleges business customers were overcharged for about 19 years. asserted

customers → allege → years

'What makes this particularly concerning is how long the alleged conduct went on, despite customer complaints to Commonwealth Bank pointing to a problem years earlier,' Mr Kirkland said. asserted

Kirkland → make → problem

Commonwealth Bank allegedly overcharged millions of dollars in fees to tens of thousands customers uncertain

Bank → overcharge → customers

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