If a loan platform demands money to unfreeze the contract due to 'wrong bank account', is the contract valid and can I refuse?
First, the contract may not be legally effective. According to Article 679 of the Civil Code of China, a money loan contract between natural persons becomes effective when the lender delivers the loan. For online loan contracts with institutions, validity generally depends on whether funds are actually disbursed to your account. Since you haven't received any money and the platform claims funds are frozen, the contract hasn't taken effect yet, so you have no obligation to pay the unfreeze fee.
Second, the demand for upfront payment is likely a scam. Legitimate lenders do not charge fees for unfreezing funds due to alleged account errors. This violates regulatory rules: the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission prohibits online lenders from collecting any unrelated fees before disbursing loans.
Practical steps: 1. Do not transfer any money—this is a common scam tactic. 2. Save all evidence: communication records, contract screenshots, payment demands. 3. Report to the local police immediately to file a fraud case. 4. Complain to the local banking regulator or consumer protection agency to expose the platform's illegal acts.
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