We're the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a U.S. government agency that makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat you fairly.
I have a joint checking account. The other person closed the account without telling me. Is that allowed?
Generally, yes. In most circumstances, state law provides that anyone who can write checks on the account has the ability to close the account.
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