As the virus of debanking spreads, it is becoming a big deal in the news. Here we collate ongoing news stories about this important topic.

EU

In Germany, critics of the government are losing their bank accounts (23 December 2025)

Former Swiss intelligence officer targeted by EU sanctions has assets frozen (19 December 2025)

German co-op banks close AfD accounts, prompting outcry over ‘political’ move (11 November 2025)

The global divide on debanking: How US, UK and EU approach risk (18 August 2025)

How the EU is using anti-Russia sanctions to criminalise & debank journalists (16 June 2025)

Debanking by credit score? Austrian agency CRIF has a ‘score’ for almost everyone (3 June 2025)

German bank restricts ex-Chancellor Schroeder's account over sanctions fears (26 May 2025)

European journalists debanked for perceived wrong views (20 May 2025)

International Criminal Court prosecutor debanked for issuing Netanyahu arrest warrant (15 May 2025)

Debanking is a ‘top 3’ issue for EU consumers, European Banking Authority says (26 March 2025)

Anti-debanking Laws: what to expect under the new administration (23 January 2025)

When Germany’s AfD party was debanked (8 July 2024)

Canada

More than 100 people reach out to TV station for being debanked in Canada [CTV news segment, 04:30] (20 October 2025)

Here’s why you could be ‘debanked’ by your financial institution (15 October 2025)

Ontario man dumped as bank client after 30 years (2 October 2025)

Convoy lawyer DEBANKED – Canadian Constitution Foundation [Podcast] (31 July 2025)

Canadian bank RBC debanks Freedom Convoy lawyer over "Risk Concerns" (24 July 2025)

Canada PPC candidate Meghan Murphy says her bank account was frozen after election bid announcement (16 April 2025)

Why banks are closing accounts without explanation, leaving Canadians scrambling (4 February 2025)

UK

Debanking soars to record high in UK (8 January 2026)

Debanking skyrockets to record high as nearly 500,000 accounts shut down in UK (8 January 2026)

Re-Banking! UK’s Reform Party opens accounts after years of debanking controversies (5 December 2025)

UK Muslim charities face discriminatory debanking crisis (18 July 2025)

UK strengthens protections against debanking (25 June 2025)

Debanking reforms signal turning point in UK consumer rights (24 June 2025)

Reputation, misinformation & limits of debanking reform in UK (30 May 2025)

‘Unfair banking’ harming UK’s small firms, MPs warn (8 May 2025)

Man debanked due to ‘offensive’ word in a payment reference — it was ‘banter’ to a friend! (12 May 2025)

UK’s new regulation to restrict 'debanking' (2 May 2025)

Extra snooping powers for banks pass in UK Parliament (1 May 2025)

Charities welcome government plans for new debanking protections (30 April 2025)

Millions shielded from debanking in UK — banks must now give clear reason for account closure (28 April 2025)

Lloyds debank UK mum for sending ‘pocket money’ to ballet star son in Moscow (16 April 2025)

UK petition launches to stop bank spying, excessive govt powers (April 2025)

Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage settles 'debanking' dispute (26 March 2025)

Debanking crisis: HALF A MILLION 'innocent consumers' affected in UK, staggering new data shows (23 March 2025)

Half a million customers debanked to avoid expensive bank payouts (21 March 2025)

Debanked: Economic & social consequences of anti-money laundering regulation (16 May 2024)

USA

JPMorganChase could be sued for debanking the President (19 January 2026)

Former US intelligence officer claims he was debanked without explanation (16 January 2026)

Cato report says Administration 'misdiagnosed' debanking (12 January 2026)

Key finding: most US debanking tied to government pressure, not banks (13 January 2026)

End debanking by removing government from reputation regulation (13 January 2026)

Understanding debanking, 'frustrating & nerve-racking experience' — Cato report (8 January 2026)

Senate is well positioned to tackle the de-banking issue (9 December 2025)

From ‘Operation Chokepoint 2.0’ to Fair Banking: What the House report alleges & how the OCC responded (9 December 2025)

JPMorgan says it debanks everyone - Dems & Republicans! (8 December 2025)

Debanking: When your bank quietly turns you off (30 November 2025)

From compliance to controversy: The global rise of debanking (27 November 2025)

Major bank closes personal accounts of Strike CEO Jack Mallers (25 November 2025)

World's largest bank faces major boycott after fresh crypto debanking allegations (24 November 2025)

December meeting to examine debanking trends — Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (23 November 2025)

A new era for banking: the Debanking Executive Order [Podcast, 51 mins] (11 November 2025)

Will the debanking crackdown help or hurt your startup? (10 November 2025)

What may be ahead in debanking enforcement (5 November 2025)

US’s two largest banks responding to 'unacceptable' debanking practices (5 November 2025)

Major bank JPMorgan Chase responds on 'debanking' policies (5 November 2025)

Bank of America responds to federal scrutiny following debanking order, (4 November 2025)

Regulator looking to ensure big banks have scrapped 'debanking' policies (4 November 2025)

US to unveil plan targeting how officials scrutinize banks’ risk (30 October 2025)

Debanked to rebanked? Financial access in the age of executive orders (19 October 2025)

How the anti-debanking Order could impact fintechs (17 October 2025)

Debanking in the digital age – policymakers push for transparent standards (9 October 2025)

Agency takes action to curtail debanking (9 October 2025)

Debanking in the digital age (9 October 2025)

Debanking developments: new scrutiny incoming (6 October 2025)

US to unveil plan targeting how officials scrutinize banks’ risk (3 October 2025)

Agency investigates ‘debanking’ of customers based on religious or political beliefs (1 October 2025)

Banks ordered to dig through account closures to find ‘debanking’ cases (26 September 2025)

The bureaucracy enabled debanking - now it can stop it (24 September 2025)

Inside the White House’s Executive Order on debanking (25 September 2025)

Gun-rights coalition blasts big banks for ‘whitewashing’ debanking attacks (23 September 2025)

Americans gain new protections against ‘debanking’ (23 September 2025)

Committee expands probe on 'politically motivated' debanking (23 September 2025)

‘Debanking’ issue could be undermined by gutting of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (9 September 2025)

What is debanking? And what you can do about it (8 September 2025)

How debanking is accelerating digital asset adoption (8 September 2025)

US bank regulator issues guidelines to avert 'debanking' (8 September 2025)

Ending debanking is about fairness (5 September 2025)

Debanked to Rebanked? Executive Order helps end unlawful debanking practices (3 September 2025)

Debanking in America (3 September 2025)

Debanking and the need for transparency (2 September 2025)

Small Business Administratin directs financial institutions to end, correct debanking actions (29 August 2025)

If your bank ever decided to close your account because it didn’t like your political views, it may soon have to pay for it (28 August 2025)

Thousands of lenders instructed to end politicized debanking (26 August 2025)

Agency takes decisive action to stop financial discrimination (26 August 2025)

Five things to know about the “Debanking” Executive Order, (22 August 2025)

Bank executives blow whistle on how Obama, Biden admins pressured them to debank customers (19 August 2025)

Anti-woke groups in US and France join forces to combat debanking and corporate ideological policies (19 August 2025)

The States can help end politicized debanking (16 August 2025)

Is there legal authority for the recent debanking Executive Order? (15 August 2025)

Bank of America axes rule that sparked debanking (13 August 2025)

Top federal banking regulator announces it may penalize for banks that engage in ‘politicized or unlawful debanking (9 August 2025)

Why banks need to act now on debanking risk (8 August 2025)

Christian, conservative groups optimistic ‘debanking’ may be reined in (7 August 2025)

Financial institutions face investigations & possible referral to DOJ based on past ‘debanking’ practices (7 August 2025)

State finance chiefs join in to end 'debanking' (7 August 2025)

Guaranteeing Fair Banking to All Americans – Executive Order (7 August 2025)

Trump directs agencies to investigate debanking (7 August 2025)

White House targets banks over bias against crypto firms (5 August 2025)

Trump accuses banks of discriminating against his supporters (5 August 2025)

Why you’re getting debanked & how lawmakers can stop it happening (4 August 2025)

The ‘financial swamp’ of banking regulators who ‘decide’ which Americans get their bank accounts shut down (2 August 2025)

Debanked: When political bias trumps financial judgment (30 July 2025)

Debanking crisis: How banks are silently shutting out ordinary Americans (13 July 2025)

Rising tensions and new risks of debanking (23 June 2025)

Debanking Is Real. This Is How It Happens [Podcast, 01:25:15] (19 June 2025)

Citibank updates policies to prevent debanking over firearms, political views (3 June 2025)

Red state official 'debanked' and why it 'has to be stopped' (27 May 2025)

Best way to stop political 'debanking' (19 May 2025)

UK’s new regulation to restrict debanking (2 May 2025)

Idaho joins the debanking ban wave (16 April 2025)

Congress may help end debanking (9 April 2025)

Low income customers at risk of being debanked en masse (25 March 2025)

Political push against debanking gains steam (18 March 2025)

US Senator introduces bill to drop banks’ ‘reputational risk’ metric, claims improper use of authority (7 March 2025)

Senate Republicans effectively legalized debanking (5 March 2025)

What is debanking, and why does It matter? (28 February 2025)

End secret surveillance behind debanking! (20 February 2025)

Bank CEOs Dimon and Moynihan deny debanking accusations (13 February 2025)

Here's what happened when Bank of America debanked my business (this is behind a paywall, check if can be archived?) (10 February 2025)

What to know about the fight over ‘debanking’ (9 February 2025)

‘Debanking’ dispute highlights a real problem (6 February 2025)

Witnesses expose Biden-era debanking scandal as ‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ emerges (6 February 2025)

What is debanking and why is everyone talking about it?, [American Action Forum YouTube short] (5 February 2025)

US Senate investigates whether banks, regulators deny services on political grounds (5 February 2025)

Industry divided on strategy ahead of debanking hearings (5 February 2025)

Two Types of Debanking: Operational and Governmental [Podcast] (4 February 2025)

Debanking is the new censorship (30 January 2025)

Bank of America denies political discrimination — investigation follows claims of debanking Conservatives (29 January 2025)

Frozen out: Debanking practice in the new Administration [Podcast] (27 January 2025)

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director urges regulatory action to confront de-banking (25 January 2025)

PayPal admits debanking children’s rights campaigner (19 January 2025)

Proof that PayPal debanked ‘lockdown critics’ for their views (18 January 2025)

Did Elon Musk want to shut down an agency that protects people from debanking? (3 December 2024)

Australia

Binance Australia brings fiat back after being debanked for 2 years (18 January 2026)

Australian government prepares policy to stop banks from refusing services to ‘perfectly legal’ industries (22 January 2025)

New Zealand

Debanking — the new risk in finance in New Zealand (5 May 2025)

Better ways to protect against de-banking than NZ’s ‘anti-woke’ Bill (11 March 2025)

NZ Bill could represent serious incursion into contract between financial institutions and their customers (25 February 2025)

New Zealand coal mine told it would have all bank accounts shut by 2030 (30 January 2025)

Older

‘Barclays debanked me for being an expat - and it nearly cost me my home!’ (30 December 2024)

Banks filed a massive 4.6 million Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), with immunity from liability for filing (18 December 2024)

Debanking hurts everyone. It’s time to end it once and for all (11 December 2024)

Debanking craze reveals everything wrong with the administrative state (5 December 2024)

Debanking: Cancel culture’s newest threat (15 July 2024)

How to resolve the debanking debate (29 April 2024)

I debanked my bank … before they debanked me (24 April 2024)

What to do if you are 'debanked' as complaints soar (22 April 2024)

Anti-money laundering laws contribute to 'de-banking' for the vulnerable (31 January 2024)

Debanking – a corporate war on the ‘unwoke’ (1 January 2024)

JPMorgan & Strike CEO Jack Mallers go silent — leaving ‘debanking' questions unanswered (1 December 2023)

Investigation of more than 500 ‘debanking' cases revealed that many people don’t know what they’re under suspicion for (30 November 2023)

Why was I de-banked? ‘We are not in a position to provide any further information’ - is not a valid legal reason (10 November 2023)

Beyond debanking: Unravelling the future implications (10 November 2023)

De-banking: a hidden menace (10 October 2023)

Risks of debanking: what you need to know (30 August 2023)

UK banks are closing more than 1,000 accounts every day (30 July 2023)

How do you solve a problem like debanking? (8 July 2023)

Australian banks deny small businesses an explanation for debanking (20 January 2023)

PayPal user policy sparks Republican ire (22 October 2022)

How PayPal shut down accounts of ‘conspiracy theorists’ during the COVID-19 pandemic (7 October 2020)