Regulation E coverage decisions can become complicated quickly. This one-page decision tree simplifies the analysis by organizing the major coverage questions into a practical, easy-to-follow sequence.Use the guide to evaluate:✓ Whether the person meets the Regulation E definition of a consumer✓ Whether the account is established primarily for personal, family, or household purposes✓ Whether the transaction qualifies as an electronic fund transfer✓ Whether a specific exclusion under 12 CFR §1005.3(c) may apply✓ Which Regulation E requirements may require additional reviewThe PDF also includes:• A summary of potential regulatory exclusions• Important guidance concerning checks and check information• References to relevant Regulation E provisions• Documentation and compliance-review reminders• Examples of transactions that may fall outside standard consumer-account EFT coverageWHO THIS RESOURCE IS FOR• Bank and credit union employees• Compliance professionals• Branch managers and supervisors• Bank trainers and instructional designers• Operations and risk-management teams• New employees learning Regulation E• Financial-services studentsWHY YOU’LL FIND IT USEFULInstead of searching through multiple sections of the regulation for an initial coverage assessment, employees can follow a structured path that helps them identify the questions requiring further investigation.This resource works well as:• A desktop reference• A training handout• A branch job aid• A compliance workshop resource• A companion to Regulation E training• A starting point for documenting coverage decisionsDIGITAL PRODUCTYou will receive one high-quality, one-page PDF formatted in 3:4 portrait orientation. No physical product will be shipped.IMPORTANT NOTICEThis resource is intended for training and general reference purposes only. It does not constitute legal, regulatory, or compliance advice. Users should review the applicable regulation, official interpretations, institutional policies, account agreements, transaction facts, and current regulatory guidance before making a final coverage determination.