Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-08-14 03:41Core Viewpoint - The tightening of bank card opening processes to prevent telecom fraud and money laundering has led to excessive restrictions on transaction limits, causing concerns among users and stakeholders [1]. Group 1: Bank Evaluation - A survey conducted by a media outlet assessed 8 bank branches in Dongguan, focusing on efficiency, compliance, fraud prevention execution, and service quality during the process of opening a first-class savings account [1]. - The evaluation revealed that while banks performed well in fraud prevention, excessive transaction limits became a significant pain point for users, with most new accounts having a single transaction/daily limit of 5,000 yuan [1]. - There was a notable disparity among the banks, with some achieving high scores of 90 due to efficient service, while others scored as low as 59 due to lengthy processes and excessive transaction restrictions [1]. Group 2: Specific Case Study - The total time taken to open a bank account at Minsheng Bank's Dongguan branch was approximately 45 minutes, with an overall score of 75 [2]. - The process involved waiting in line, signing a "non-participation in crime commitment" and a "non-counter transaction limit notice," which outlined the conditions for increasing transaction limits [5]. - The entire account opening process took 14 minutes once the staff began assisting, indicating a smooth experience despite the initial wait [6].