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Reviewed Aug. 2, 2019
On June 30th 2019 i received a text asking if I made a transaction from Dish network and I replied yes since indeed I paid a remaining balance of my cable bill. The next morning while I was on vacation in Mali, I checked my account and saw that 47 transactions were made into my account originated from New Delhi (India) and right away I called Bank of America and notified them of the transactions and clearly told them that I did not made those transactions nor authorized them. I was told that a claim will be initiated but until the transactions completely post into my account the won’t process which happens to process on July 5th 2019 and I contacted the bank again and told them that the transactions posted into my account and international charges were applied to my account, the customer service representative told me that it will take 10 business days for the investigation to complete.
On the 10th business days, I received a message stating that my claim was resolved and no payment was made into my account. When I called them back and asked about the claim, I was told that I needed to send a written statement along with any prove of documentation proving that I did not made those transactions in which I did on July 22nd 2019 and I have yet to get any responses from Bank of America. I have made multiple phones call and spoke with multiple managers on the Bank of America claims service and yet to have my claim resolved. I have proved them that I was never been in India nor authorized those transactions, the country and visited were Guinea, my native country and Mali which is my husband’s country.
At this point I feel betrayed by Bank of America for not taking responsibility of not protecting my account. I also feel like they treated me unfairly. I have been their client since 2016 with this account and I was their client back in 2006 when I was in college. They should know my activities and trace me back from all this time. I have never made international transactions with my Debit cards nor made international online transactions. They should know all of my activities. All of my transactions are consistent transactions from the same areas and repeated monthly transactions. I need someone to help me into this situation. I’m really upset about the whole ordeal.
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2019
Bank of America's 800 number is a joke. I have been holding for almost one hour by now, still have not got any answer. The reason I am calling because they do not send authentication code when I requested, so I cannot get my online account. Horrible experience!
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2019
My name is Shannon **. I am an RN and I travel a lot for work. I’ve never used mobile banking. I had stopped at a branch and reviewed some transactions, seeing Beijing China had started making one small charge and one large charge periodically on my statements. Over three months they stole around 750$. This occurred after I gave my debit card information to a company called Chimp Basket, for a hair curler that I never received. I had seen the ad for it on Facebook.
The charges were at first credited by BOA and then reversed, making me the victim of fraud. Their reason was because I didn’t catch the charges quickly enough and the company didn’t drain the account completely - so I was basically penalized for them not stealing more money from me. I guess they thought they’d stay under the radar the way they were doing it, and it worked for a while until I caught it. Apparently I didn’t catch it quickly enough. The Bank of America staff blamed me and made me feel helpless - for someone in Beijing making unauthorized charges. Abominable.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2019
On a weekly basis I receive emails tell me my account at Bank of America has been compromised. I do not have any dealing with BOA so I know it is a scam. What I do for other bank scams, which I get my share is to forward the email to the respective institution. Since I do not want to touch the email I forward on the server unopened. Many times the email contain a appended file. Bank of America seems to be the only institution that will not accept these fraudulent email. I get a return to sender. So Bank of America never knows about scams on their system and only worry about a virus. They do not care about their customers being scammed.
Reviewed July 29, 2019
I had recently moved 401k money into a CMA account and was having difficulty accessing my money. I do not have an account with Bank of America but Zachary ** of the Vero Beach branch went above and beyond to find a solution to my issue without even questioning if I want to open an account with them. His concern for my issue, and his professional manner in resolving the issue were awesome and I wish I every bank I walked into had people who cared in the same way.
Reviewed July 26, 2019
I called Bank of America to speak to the closure department and I was told the my named has been flagged and can no longer bank with them anymore due to suspicious of fraud. The truth is I never committed any type of fraud. BOA will accuse you of something for no reason, and the your money just like that. Stay away from this bank. They're liars, thieves and they will mess up your future like what they did with me.
Reviewed July 24, 2019
I got a BOA card for Alaska Airlines benefits. They did not follow through with my companion fair I get annually (with a $75 annual fee) and could not seem to issue me another. I also signed up for auto-payment; however, it was not disclosed that it takes two monthly cycles for it to go into effect so I was charged a late payment fee of $25. They also find ways to charge you for cash advances through ATMs. I did not have my debit card on hand and was on my way to Las Vegas so I pulled out some cash with my BOA credit card.
They charged me $15 for the using a student credit union ATM and an additional $25 charge for a cash advance (ballpark numbers). When it was all said and done, to pull out $300 in cash cost me about $80 dollars. I use to Bank with BOA in the past and left the bank because of how unfairly they treat their customers. I'm never using that card again or will I ever sign up for anything with BOA attached to it. Consumers should beware of this horrible predatory company and choose someone else to bank with or look for a loan with.
Reviewed July 23, 2019
I was signed up for autopay until my balance was paid in full. I am trying to get my refunded into my bank and they have not yet done so. Telephone wait time is 15 minutes and they have been of no help. Finding how to cancel auto-pay online has been difficult and I cannot confirm it has been done. Terrible customer service.
Reviewed July 23, 2019
Since after Christmas. I've been contacting back and forth with the bank about certain fraud disputes and didn't came back to me and it was all a scam transactions from a 25.99 and another that made me to force to close my account. Cause they wouldn't believe my story if I was telling the truth on this one and I did contact the sender and was rude and read their reviews that people was also were getting ripped off from some foreign adult site in Europe and they couldn't get their refunds and they would charge the consumer on whatever's left on the card. I would've sued the bank back then for not solving it. 0 stars to negative stars.
Reviewed July 22, 2019
Opened an account two weeks ago because I had to make a few international wire transfers. First they received my incoming transfer from my Credit Union (which could not do international transfers), and showed the funds were available. Then they wouldn't free up the money for 5 days, causing me to pay the bills using a different method. Now two weeks after opening the account I receive a letter that they are closing the account with no reason given. I called the number listed and all they would tell me is the closure is due to a "business decision". Went to local branch and they were told the same thing. All the person on the phone would say is that it's in the contract that either party can close the account for any reason at any time. On the back of the letter BofA even states they may report their decision to one or two of the companies listed and it could affect my credit for up to 5 years.
Reviewed July 22, 2019
Bank of America claims to give Preferred Rewards customers "Priority Service", with a special Customer Services phone number that gives a quick response. This used to occur, but is no longer the case. This "Priority Service" phone line is now a joke. Priority customers are now being forced to endure long wait times. Adding insult to injury, during a long wait, I was also forced to listen to non-stop advertising on BOA's phone line! Apparently BOA thinks there is something to gain from aggravating its best customers. In any case, BOA's use of the term "Priority Service" is fraudulent, and should be removed from all of BOA's sales literature.
Reviewed July 22, 2019
Dealt with this bank a few times. Have never had a problem or negative experience with them. They have always been very helpful. People have always been friendly and courteous. Just wish that they had a few more locations in the smaller cities.
Reviewed July 21, 2019
I called to dispute a charge and to make a payment. I was refused access to everything because I don't have the card, even though I can prove who I am. I have mailed payments to Bank of America for over 10 years. I have never missed a payment since an agreement. I declined the agreement to increase my APR. My APR would remain below 7% as long as I didn't miss a payment and didn't charge anything on the card.
Due to Labor Day, some post office issues, and possibly human error (which rarely happens because the delivery is a 1-2 day trip), my payment was posted a day late or so. I have not had an issue in 10 plus years with this. I called to have a late charge reversed and to make a payment. I was told that I needed the 3 digit number on the back of my card. I do not have this card. I haven't used this card in over 10 years. I have any and all information on file pertaining to my identity and can even tell you detailed history, such as the agreement above which I phoned in and was voice recorded declining said agreement.
The person on the phone told me to try calling from the number that is on my file, my home number (which was spammed with BOA robo calls daily but they can't verify my identity) so I would not need the 3 digit code. I did. They said I needed the 3 digit number. I asked to speak to a supervisor. The supervisor told me that Bank of America policy prevented any access or talks or even payments unless I could provide that code. No address, calling from my registered number, birth date, previous address history, or even SSN would be accepted.
I asked if there was an email on file. He said no, there wasn't. I said "Exactly. Now how would I know that unless I was the account holder?" I have never been able to associate my account with an email. This is a very old account and it has remained inactive except for monthly payments. I then asked if I can have them send another card so I can get the 3 digit code. He said "Not without the 3 digit number." So, to make this clear, per the supervisor, per Bank of America policy, I can't request a new card, stolen or otherwise, so that I may have a 3 digit code to access my account because...I don't have a card and can't give them a 3 digit code.
At this point, I told them that they "would not get one more dime from me. I have made over $10000 in payments in 10 years to pay off my $8800 credit line. I was down to $500 remaining. Why would I be delinquent now?!" I asked that all this be put on file and that a formal complaint be made. I was told to go to a Bank of America physical location. This is an unacceptable solution. I have never had to do so. I finally settled with a collection agency and they did not require my 3 digit number. I will not be doing business with Bank of America again.
Reviewed July 20, 2019
On my lunch break on 7.19.19, I tried to cash a $79.99 EyeMed reimbursement check drawn on Bank of America. I don't have an account there, but the check was a Bank of America check. I stood in line for 10 mins. to even get to a teller. Once I got to the counter, she said it would be $8 to cash the $79.99 check since I wasn't a customer. I said, "Well I've already wasted 10 minutes of my lunch standing in line. So, go ahead." She kept asking if I wanted to open an account there. I said, "No, not right now. I'm on my lunch hour." She asked me about 3 times. Then she said, "Okay, you still need to talk to a woman standing up over there who can verify the check." I said, "This is a Bank of America check." She said, "I know. But we still have to verify the check."
So, I went over to the woman who was now busy with another customer. So, a different woman stood up, and I explained the situation and said I was on my lunch hour. I said, "How long will this process take?" She said, "It could take your entire lunch hour. We have to protect our clients." So, I left and by that time almost half of my lunch was gone, so it was too late to go to my credit union because they are on Beaver Ruin Rd. I had to go just go get crackers & a Coke for lunch from QT, and I was already having a very stressful today. I was so furious I told my sister about it by e-mail.
She said, "Oh yeah, they are very scummy." She said she went to close her two kids' account with her husband last weekend or the weekend before. Bank of America said, "Are you sure you want to close these account?" Mary said, "Yes." Bank of America said, "Do you want to open some new accounts?" Mary said, "Why would I go to the trouble of closing accounts and then opening them up again. That makes no sense." Then she said that years ago Bank of America put her check in another man's account. When she asked where her deposit went, B of A figured it out and said she would get her money back in 2-3 weeks. Mary said, "Well that was your error. Just give me my money back, and figure the other end out with the man on your time." They said, "No, that's not how it works."
I told her that back around 1998 at that same exact bank, I had an account with them and they charged me a $25 or $35 bounced check fee. I noticed it on my bank statement, and I asked them why and they said my balance was low for a check I wrote. I said, "I had over $1,000 in there." They said, "Oh, yeah. You're right. We will refund the money." That made me think they were arbitrarily charging fees hoping no one would really pay attention. If you look up their reviews, it looks like Bank of America is doing a lot of illegal things. If EyeMed is a Bank of America customer and sends me a check, I should be able to cash it without having $8 stolen from me.
Reviewed July 20, 2019
BOA has the longest waiting times for customer service ever! I'm actually waiting right now while I'm typing this up! I wait at least 20 minutes for an actual person to pick up my call. Right now it's 10:30 pm and I thought their call volume would be low at this time. The same thing happened to me at noon yesterday. They must be so understaffed! I'm so sick of it! At the actual banks to don't have more than 2 tellers. They closed down the drive thru tellers for good. I get the feeling they might be going out of business!! Stay away from this bank!!
Reviewed July 19, 2019
Bank of America customer service 800 number is a joke. They have an automated system that insists on hearing things incorrectly, makes you hold for usually 10-15 minutes, before connecting you to the wrong department, and then when you tell the customer service rep who comes on, they don't even treat you like a human. I explained I was at the wrong department to the woman who came on and she said 'One moment please' and then, without a single word, clicked some buttons and back onto hold I went. I don't even know where I'm being transferred next, I believe she put me into a general queue.
I'm currently on 35:00 of waiting. The usual experience every time I call this horrendous company that refers to itself on the hold time as 'an outstanding customer service experience.' Also, at least just play me music, not advertisements for the entire 'amazing' experience. I hate them so much and only cannot get out of my arrangement due to the fact that I travel so often and credit unions can't handle my movements sufficiently.
Reviewed July 18, 2019
I have been with BOA for 6 years now and it is truly a frustrating experience! I have only remained so long because I have a mortgage account with them which isn't at a good interest rate either! Every month they mess up my mortgage payment and I have to call customer service (who are a bunch of illiterate imbeciles!) to fix the mess they make on my mortgage and checking account! They keep taking out false charges from my checking account and it's not until that I call them that they fix it! Their system is glitchy and at this point I don't even know if the balance on my account is actually what it is because of all the messed up transactions caused by their system—-they charged me falsely so many times!!! This bank is untrustworthy! They are scammers! They steal your money and then say that their system automatically made the charges! Don't bank with this fraudulent bank!

Reviewed July 17, 2019
Would not even provide me information on a lien on title for a product I purchased by cash. They are sending me on a wild goose chase to find a lien holder 3 purchasers ago, and 14 years back. Insane that when I have a bill of sale and was a cash buyer, they will not even assist a current customer (I have other accounts with them that I will be closing) assistance. Horrifying customer experience. Will never pursue an account here again - ever. And still waiting to talk to a company representative that cares....
Reviewed July 17, 2019
I banked with Bank of America for about a year and never had an issue with mobile deposit until I deposited a check for $6400 that was drafted out of Bank of America. When I deposited the check on my phone it gave me verification and said funds would be available next business day as I have always expected! The next day the funds were in my account then a few hours later they were taken back and a hold was placed on the check till Friday... I called customer service and they told me they could not help me, not even a manager can release a hold on the check!
They told me they have this hold to verify funds! I explained to them the check was drafted from Bank of America and how hard is it to verify funds when they are drafted from your bank?? They told me it’s a process that needs to be done. Meanwhile my account went negative and I was hit with 3 service charges that also were not refunded! For a bank to not be able to verify funds out of their own accounts says to me they are unprofessional and or don’t trust their own funds!
Reviewed July 17, 2019
My wife and I applied for home loan at Bank of America. After they took all the information they need to process the loan, we agreed to lock the interest rate which was somehow lower than the interest rate we got offered from other Banks. Of course, there was a significant increase in interest rate since we locked the rate. As we are getting closer to the closing date, they started to make up reasons for not give us the loan with agreed interest rate. They rather want to renegotiate the rate. What surprised me is that they hold us for about a week for the reason that “our system does not work today, and we are fixing it”. All the reasons they keep on telling us has nothing to do with our credit history, they just make up reasons until we are desperate with them. I don’t really recommend anyone to trust and rely on BofA and their so called ‘locked-in agreement they mail to you. Please keep yourself away from this Bank.
Reviewed July 17, 2019
Great service. Easy to apply for loan online. Great rates & terms. BOA is very loyal to their customers! Excellent customer service too! We got both our auto loan & home mortgage through Bank of America. We have been highly satisfied customers of BOA since 2003!
Reviewed July 16, 2019
We have banked with Bank of America for over 20 years! That being said, the last year has been HORRIBLE! We will be closing all of our accounts and finding a bank that cares about its customers. We deposited our paycheck, a check we have deposited over 6 years! We live check to check so this was a chunk of our money... Nearly 2000 dollars. We saw the next day we had over 6 overdraft fees and they placed a hold on our paycheck, FOR NO REASON! Their response was we can do this at any time for ANY REASON. They released it but would not return fees! Over 175.00! We had recently had a baby... Hospital bills galore. This was HORRIBLE TIMING! This hurt us and they didn’t care. So know that at any point they can do basically whatever they want to do with money you COUNT ON! RUN FROM THIS BANK.
Reviewed July 13, 2019
I Started a BOA (Bank of America) account online. It took a while for the account to process. Mostly likely because I had a joint account 4 years ago and my last name has changed since then. When I went to use the account It had reverted to the ID I used on the bank account from 4 years ago. I also was not able to access it without getting access from person who I was with the account 4 years ago phone. That person's phone and email was set up as the main phone and email on my account. I never put in that person's phone or email when I signed up for a new non-joint account.
On top of that I went to an ATM and tried to put money in my boyfriend's account his money. The ATM ate his debit card. I put the money into my account to transfer to his and then it flagged it as fraud and blocked my access to online. I then spent probably about 5 hours being transferred from person to person across two days to find out that I will not have any access to my money until Monday. This was a Friday evening. Absolutely no compensation. And the people I talked to did not know who was supposed to solve my problem.
Reviewed July 13, 2019
I took a company check for cashing or deposit to a BOA branch. I asked for some of the money in cash and the rest deposited to my account. She gave me the cash and told me the rest of the amount would be available the next business day. The following day the money was not in my account. I was told it would be available after 8 days. To my surprise the cash I was given was also withdrawn from my account instead of the check that I gave. The entire check was on hold and Bank of America instead put me in negative amount without my consent. The customer agent lied to me. Lots of their customer service agents are very rude.
Anytime I go to a branch there's always 1 or 2 people working, long waiting, long line and slow service. I have decided to close my account with Bank of America. It seems like they take advantage of people with less money and make billions out of poor people. They don't care about the poor people. They charge crazy interests and fees. They know how to play the system to steal from you. I will never recommend anyone to open an account with Bank of America, they will rob you. I've heard lots of negative comments about Bank of America but this time I really believe it now and feel it. I'm done with them after staying with them for over 10 yrs. Good luck to those who are still banking with them.
Reviewed July 10, 2019
Recently I went into a branch to deposit a check. Financial Center was pleasant and the transaction went smoothly. The next day my available balance reflected the check amount, which surprised me that it processed so quickly. I scrolled through my transactions and saw that the check had been processed according to the app. I went ahead and paid some bills using the funds that were deposited and went along with my day.
On the 3rd day following the deposit, I was surprised to receive a notification that I had overdrawn my account. I looked at my transaction and the check deposit had been removed. I immediately called into the customer service to see what happen, and was told the check was on hold. I didn't understand how the app could reflect it one day, and take it away the next? I was told because I made this deposit in the branch, it was a "counter deposit" that automatically reflected. This WAS NEVER COMMUNICATED!!! Now I have overdrawn my account, and will have return payments to various places. So frustrating! And the feeling I have is Bank of America just doesn't care.
I stayed on the phone for over an one and a half hours with zero solution or one time courtesy coverage until the check clears. I will stay within the various departments I spoke to, most reps were helpful, friendly, and actually listened. However I believe the Managers go through training on how to be curt and unfeeling. I cried while talking to the last individual, through the frustration that he would only speak over me and continually repeat what he had already said. Terrible customer service.
Reviewed July 9, 2019
June 20, 2019 at the BOA in Hixson, TN paid off my auto loan with cash. Was told by the employee that I would receive the title in 7 days and confirmed my address. A few days later I called customer service to verify they had the correct address and make sure my old address was not on my account. They assured me it was being sent to my current residence. July 1, 2019 I called customer service to check the status. They told me it had been mailed and should be receiving it, once again confirming my address. (I have now sold my car and new owner is waiting on the title.)
July 3, 2019 I go to county clerk to just ask for a duplicate title. They inform me that the lien is still on my title. I immediately go to my local BOA. I ask for the lien cancellation document. The man helping me has to call customer service to ask what to do. They inform him that lien cancellation papers cannot be sent out until 10 business days after the title was mailed. But, I should be receiving my title any day. That is when the employee on the phone tells me that the title was sent to MY OLD ADDRESS. The man says to call customer service when the 10 days has passed and they will mail me the information I need for the lien cancellation.
I call the morning of the 10th day (July 5, 2019). I’m told I cannot get a copy of my title, but they will submit a request for the lien cancellation document to be mailed and that it will take 7-10 business days to be completed and then another 5-7 days for mailing! BOA will also not electronically cancel my lien through the state system and are making we wait. No one was apologetic or offered to do whatever it took to help me even though this was their mistake. Even talking with a supervisor was a waste of time. This is unacceptable. I will never recommend them and certainly will never do business with them again!
Reviewed July 9, 2019
Difficult for international users to keep track of changing rules. Hour long wait lines on their international helpline. Illness of user not considered. Empathy less banking. Customer care does not allow one to directly speak to their associate who reviews calls on your account. Will definitely reconsider banking with them after this experience.
Reviewed July 8, 2019
Nothing has changed with this company. No matter what name you use (Nations Bank, Bank IV, Boatmen's) still the same lack of customer service, the app works intermittently, long hold times on the customer service line, blind transfers to other departments, "Erica" the chat bot never has info on your account and I feel like you all just don't care. Why brag about being #2 in the industry if you can't back it up?
Reviewed July 6, 2019
I recently changed checking accounts and changed my autopay to reflect my new account. The website is not user friendly and there is no way to see where the future payments will be deducted from. When the next payment date came around, they charged my old account again. I called them because the website was not useful. I was transferred 3 times before getting an agent that could "help" me. This agent explained that it was my fault that this month's payment was charged from my old account because their system had already begun processing the new payment when I made the change (about 24 days before the next payment was due).
The agent assured me that next month's payment would be taken from the correct account but I had no way to verify that on their website. They could not or would not do anything about the returned payment fee I was charged. Aside from all of that, I wasted about 1.5 hours dealing with the issue and they basically told me it was my fault. I would sum it up by saying I was charged a fee because their system didn't make the change I requested. Interesting business model. Terrible customer service and a terrible website.
Reviewed July 6, 2019
I had account with Bank of America. It was in February I opened it. The manager was good at that time, kind, courteous and she told me she was going away to her country and Lucy was going to watch my account while she was gone to India. She should of stayed there but I was in the hospital. Had a hip replacement and while I was in the hospital for 5 days my account was hacked. How did they get my password. I could have given it to them so, I went to the bank when I got home. I went down, waited 1 hour for customer service to see me and the answer they gave me was, "Sorry. You must have done it." I and they did not give me printout or anything. Gave no papers. I yelled and hollered at them to let everyone know what kind of people they have working there. I never saw such rude arrogant people in all my life.
Reviewed July 5, 2019
All I needed was information on a simple funds transfer. It took over 40 minutes and still didn't get connected to right person on the phone to assist. This ridiculous and unacceptable. All associates are always busy, and got tired of listening to same music and info over and over again. You need to provide better customer service.
Reviewed July 2, 2019
Please whoever reads this do not bank with these people. They love to charge fees on your account that should not of been charged. I was charged two 35.00 NSF fees that I feel should not of been charged and when I call I always get some rude non helpful employee to get these waived. It's like the money comes out of their paychecks. I am telling all my friends and family to stay away as I will be looking to take my business elsewhere. Never been so upset before over a business in a while!!!!
Reviewed July 1, 2019
Bank of America has become a customer mill. They have taken out all the drive up tellers. The average line at any branch in Florida is 30 minutes minimum. If you have a business and want to deal with a live teller, you have to put it on your calendar, not just dropping by the bank on your way anywhere. I just stood in a line, for over an hour. I decided to walk to the Wells Fargo across the street. I walked there, made a deposit, walked back and still had an additional 30-40 minute to see the teller.
On most days the line is out the door and still there is only one teller. Every now and then they have 2 tellers. I don't know if the wealthier areas have this problem. Maybe next time I'm in Weston or Boca I will visit a branch and see. I am now holding, has they proudly announced that there is a 30 to 40 minute wait on the phone as well. Where is the customer service in customer service? Did the profit margin get too low for them to continue the service they use to provide or did they just get greedy.
Reviewed July 1, 2019
My wife and I have been a BofA customers for more than 25 years. I recently was duped into letting someone posing as a legitimate business representative get access to my computer and ultimately into my bank account under the premise that he was going to refund money to me. When I realized that money was being taken from my checking account, I shutdown my comport, called the bank fraud department and the police. BofA indicated that they would investigate and I should be able to get my money back. We went and talked with representatives at our local branch and they also indicated that our money should be returned. Today we called to check on the status of our claims and was told that BofA determined that it was our fault that the money was taken. REALLY? So, beware, BofA is really a thief too.
Reviewed June 30, 2019
This company takes advantage of new home buyers and charge them unfair interest rates based on their sexual preference and ethnicity. They also are dishonest in their housing and business accounts. They are never available to speak with you about home loans and require that you submit repeat paperwork on numerous occasions. They are corrupt in their business practices.
Reviewed June 29, 2019
The process of opening a checking account is like trying to get a first mortgage — completely ridiculous! The hoops to jump through are absurd. It took me three trips to the bank —and 4 hours of my time— to open a simple account.
Reviewed June 28, 2019
I hate the automated phone system. I hate the fact BOA has laid-off so many of their customer service professionals who work in the call centers and branches! Executive management cannot be that clueless to think customer have not noticed that it does NOT matter what time or day you call — there will be an offer to call you back because they are ALWAYS BUSY!!!! Never can you ever get service when you want it! Operating hours are pathetic. They have cut overnight staff for most functions and run Skeleton crews on what they’ll still service 24 hrs. It’s never been more clear that BOA doesn’t care about lower/middle America unless they are making monies off their backs (which they still do with their overdrafts).
Heavy regulations makes it difficult for them to exploit people like they use to but believe me they’re finding new ways to spin a buck!!!! Just tried going into a branch the other day to find they close at 4! Seriously? Working AMERICA isn’t available before 4 pm — and they know this! They’re pushing all this “Erica” crap, application functions, but simultaneously taking away the traditional methods many still prefer to use! I cannot stand and truly despise calling the 800 number to the regular bank and have found there are some real disparities and possible UDAAP/other violations occurring when I contact the 800 # on the back of my U.S Trust card or Merrill Lynch Card. There is almost NEVER a wait. The employees answering the phones in these groups do not sound stressed and overworked - because they clearly have the capacity to meet the call volumes. I find the whole thing truly pathetic.
Reviewed June 27, 2019
When I very 1st received my debit I went to gas station to get gas and instantly it declined and said prada ller in a text message on my phone. So I check on my account and somehow they cancel my debit card, so I could not use my debit card. That was the 1st sign it was a bad bank. 2nd sign was I deposited check on June 19, 2019 and the check had already cleared in the 1st day from the person who wrote the check but it didn't clear my account and till June 28 at 9:00 a.m. the deadline of when funds can be transferred by government law.
So this tells me that they collect checks, a 1000 hear a 1000 there, and they hold it and I count to build interest. I have never in my life been with a bank that took 8 days to cash a check after deposit. When I 1st went to Chase Bank Babe had the same hold for a large amounts but it was more than the amount that was that Bank of America and I talk to a manager & had it go through the next day. So that goes to show you Bank of America is the worst bank in the world. I would rather bank with Bank of Mexico before I would go to Bank of America. And not only that they didn't allow not even a $100 to go into my account of that money. They wouldn't let me get that photo a mile until 8 days later. Ridiculous. So if you are smart don't go to Bank of America as it's not for Americans.
Reviewed June 24, 2019
I stopped at the Fountain Plaza branch today to order a replacement debit card. The customer service was excellent -- prompt, attentive, thorough. My time was limited and I very much appreciated the service from Lisa ** (who said she's normally at the Transit Road office) and relationship manager Jake **. They are 10 out of 10 in my book!
Reviewed June 23, 2019
I have been paying my Visa card over the phone from my checking account for over 10 years. I called tonight and the recording said the account I'm paying from isn't owned by me. Just another reason why I DO NOT do business with Bank of America any longer!! Worse bank ever.
Reviewed June 22, 2019
Opening an account 4 yrs ago with BofA policy of ATM card with pic being the only form of ID needed to get funds from your account. This was done by a manager, opening the account obtaining this info. At the Camillus NY location the teller insisted it wasn't two forms. Her customer relations/bank knowledge is poor. The high qualified manager only with BofA for a year stepped in giving a possible explanation and providing proper customer relations. My disabled son's savings account was being charged a fee so we changed banks for him. The drive thru is closed in many locations also. Unfortunately for me personally it's the last straw for me. I'll be changing banks. For BofA it's no worries. I'm just the low income/disabled individual.
Reviewed June 21, 2019
After having an account with them for 19 years... My payment was due on the 7 and I paid it on the 13th. 1st time I was late with them in at least 5 years. They decreased my credit limit which in turn lowered my credit score. Thank you for being a customer.
Reviewed June 21, 2019
I’ve been a customer with BOA for about 3 years, in March 2019 my accounts were frozen because of some legal issues. After getting my affairs in order my attorney sent BOA all necessary paperwork for the release of my account and its funds. BOA refused to release my funds. The legal department refused to speak to myself or my attorney and would only speak through customer service. BOA continued to say they either didn’t receive the paperwork or needed more paperwork and once that paperwork was sent they would still wouldn’t release the funds. My attorney has had to file a motion for release of my funds that they have been holding since March!!! This has to be the worst bank I’ve ever banked with, very poor customer service skills outside of general banking!! I wouldn’t advise anyone to bank with BOA!!!
Reviewed June 20, 2019
I should have never come to this bank but I got a 300$ checking promotion offer that made me look into. I have done everything asked of me - put well over the 4,000 required for the bonus into my account. I called from the day I opened the account to ensure I was following the promo correctly. Each time I called in they assured me I was. Not after I have done my part and almost a month has passed I call to check on the promotion. And they tell me they can’t find it on my account, even though I have talked to at least 5 customer service reps who have confirmed they seen it on the account and before me to just allow more time.
Now today it's gone. That’s absurd. I only came to this bank for the promotion. I make good money from the State of Michigan and could put a portion of my check anywhere but I did this for the promotion. You all don’t have ATMs anywhere that I need and charge me a fee for my account which Huntington Bank and Chase (were I also bank) does not. I feel tricked!!!
Reviewed June 19, 2019
BoA makes it very difficult to access the checking account from abroad. I opened a BoA account when I moved in 2015 for a time period of two years from Germany to the US. Now, two years later after going back to Germany, I wanted to transfer part of my checkings account balance to my German bank account. (I use only and mobile banking by the way). But as I was told by the customer service agent, I am not able to make transfers exceeding $1,000 as I don't have an American phone number/address anymore. Therefore I cannot use the Safepass feature that is required for transfers exceeding $1,000. I find that extremely annoying.
The alternative of writing a check is not an attractive option as checks are not common in Europe anymore and their redeeming them comes with high fees. I was happy with Bank of America while I was in the US but the recent experience frustrates me. Bank of America might be a good choice for permanent US residents but not for international people. I now regret that I chose Bank of America as I have no real access to my money anymore.
Reviewed June 18, 2019
My branch of Bank of America is located in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The tellers are really nice but usually there is only one taking care of the deposits, checks, etc. Even though they have a lot of nice ladies walking around in high heels nobody seems to care about the line. I understand that they are trying to save money, having less and less employees but I think the customer deserves the best service. Anyway the bank functions with our money.
Reviewed June 17, 2019
I received an email from BofA the first of Jan '19 informing me that the replacement credit card which I requested was in the mail to my home. I contacted BofA Customer Service right away to let them know that I did not make a request for a new credit card. He corrected me to say, 'Yes you did. You called this morning to request the new card, and it is being processed now.'
I politely let him know that I did not request a new card, and live alone, so no one else has my information to make this request. How does this happen since anyone who accesses my account must have my personal PIN? He agreed, however, he stated that unfortunately the log shows the BofA customer rep shared my personal information with the caller vs. requiring the caller to state the personal information.
We made arrangements to stop the delivery of the credit card immediately since the requester was planning to pick it up from my mailbox. Since that time, I have had nothing less than a series of credit issues, with the final straw was this past week when there was $3400 international Armani charges, with no BofA alert when the charge hit my account. When I called about the charge, BofA had the nerve to ask me if I knew how to protect myself from fraudulent charges. Yes, I do. Closing all of my accounts. See ya BofA!
Reviewed June 17, 2019
I was looking for a new bank to open an extra bank account. The CPA I used to work for banked with BOA so I decided to give them a try. I regret that decision every day of my life now. I had so many problems with them, especially the "young account security." I banked with Chase, I never had one bit of a problem with not being able to use my card for anything, just because it's not a vendor they don't recognize or location outside of my geography in the first 9 months you opened your account. This was a brand new issue.
Then let's talk about mobile deposit. The way their app works, you have to align and take perfect pictures for you to move forward with depositing the checks, so I know my pictures were fine, and after the third time of them telling me I did not take the photos properly, I even screenshotted to have proof. Then their reps told me, it maybe a technical issue, but yet, they charged me $35 for that deposit checks their system messed up for every time it's returned. I couldn't deposit my checks due to YOUR technical issues, and you charged me 3 times of $35. Does that even sound right? Then the reps told me to call technical dept to make a complaint, who did not pick up my calls for 45 minutes, and then transferred me back to banking center.
And let's talk about the call center. When I called into any bank/financial institution, the longest I waited was 5 minutes for high call volume periods. BoA? 10-30, or just now, because I closed my account with them, I guess, the waiting period is 35-59 minutes, and I have to leave my phone number for them to call back. I never had the worst experience with any bank like this. This is banking institution from hell. I don't recommend anyone to bank with them. I never got anyone to try to work to get my $35 x 3 because of their technical issue by the way.
Reviewed June 15, 2019
I've been a customer for 20 plus years, and really not sure why. I was charged $280 in overdraft fees from a "pending authorization" that never cleared. Customer service was not very empathetic. The only thing that made my account negative was the fees they charged. For a bank that was previously sued for predatory charges they sure have not seemed to change their tune.
Reviewed June 14, 2019
I had a terrible experience today finding out how this bank works and how insensitive and money hungry they can be. I made a courtesy call the morning of my due payment date to let them known I was having a financial hardship, that I couldn’t make the minimum payment but gave them an exact date when I could pay it, which was about a week, which would be when I got paid. I just called to make the payment and asked them if they could please remove the late fee if any due to the unfortunate circumstances that life sometimes life gives. And the kid asked me what my hardship was, if I didn’t mind him asking - as if it’s any of their business!!! I’d understand if I called after the due date to notify them I’d be late but NO I CALLED that same day!
Then I told him my hardship which is completely reasonable and understandable and then he gave me this whole spiel about how the bank appreciates my business and the many loyal years I have been with them but that they could not waive the fee of $27 DOLLARS!!!! I haven’t asked for any waiving of fees in the past year so there’s absolutely no excuse for them not to be able to waive a ridiculous small fee especially after a kind and courteous call notifying them early that I could not pay that day. I then asked to speak to the manager, and she basically said “Sorry, but we have to treat all our customers the same”?!?! What in the world??
I’m not asking to be treated differently just to please kindly appreciate the courtesy of me calling in advance by removing since I’m making my payment! And she responded, "I’m sorry, that’s just the way it is. Our bank doesn’t do deferments and we have payment plans that you could have used as well." Is this lady not listening!?!? I didn’t have any dollar to my name! I told her it was ridiculous that a billion or trillion dollar bank can’t take one's hardships into consideration for once!! She then asked me what my hardship was just like the first kid and I told her and she was like, "Oh well taking that particular hardship into consideration I will be able to waive your fee this ONE time." Saying, "I appreciate you telling this to a stranger as it is not easy sharing one's private life and private problems with a stranger."
It’s completely ridiculous that they have these people determining whether your hardship is personally enough for them to waive a $20 late fee. Completely unprofessional and unethical!!!! I have had this bank before before I decided to close my checking account with them because their fees are outrageous. If you accidentally slip or god forbid you have $0 in your account, they’ll charge you for that too!!! It is the LAST TIME I ever have any services with such a money hungry bank that feeds on the poor and the rich!!! They are not there for the people at all!! So if you want to get jipped some money they are the bank.
Reviewed June 14, 2019
Updated on 06/17/2019: Bank of America is a Racist Bank. Hi, my name is Mohammed **, and I am a client of Bank of America for a good number of years now. I just finished medical school and about to start my residency in medicine. For my move to a new state, I was supposed to receive a wire transfer that bank of America has been holding for over 10 days now. I am writing to let you know that this bank is a racist bank, especially the wire transfer department that has been holding my money for over 10 days now without releasing for lame reasons that they wouldn't tell you as if it was a military secret. From the sender's bank that informed them that they needed their middle initial, even though the sender bank did, in fact, respond with the information, BOA would still not release the funds.
I do not know. If this is not racism what it is. Your bank should be ashamed of itself. I have left them a lot of messages and nobody from the bank got back to me until I left a bad review on Consumer Affairs, which is a clear indicator that they do not care about your customers, rather they care about their reviews. I will cancel my BOA account and make sure to spread the word of how awful and racist this bank is to all my circle, and to a circle as large as I could.
Original Review: Bank of America wire transfer department doesn't seem to know what they're doing. I have had a wire transfer to my account from an outside bank. Usually, the wire transfer goes into your account within two days maximum. They took 10 days and they're still not showing the money in my account. They asked for a clarification from the sending bank which is the middle initial of the sender, they received it and they still wouldn't release the funds because the people who are responsible for reviewing these things "are not to be contacted neither by customers nor customer service." This is ridiculous and this is the last time I am using this awful bank.
Reviewed June 13, 2019
Deposited a regular check with ATM and they held it for 10 days. Customer service is horrible and do nothing to remedy problem. If you need your money right away, they don't care. Absolutely horrible.
Reviewed June 13, 2019
Allowed a company to charge my EXPIRED card for a fraudulent subscription after it was canceled. So I cancel all my BOA cards that I used at 5-15K per month. Have a nice day BOA. For $168.00 you lost a 25 year customer.
Reviewed June 12, 2019
Very bad experience in Bay area & Sacramento by BofA lady Marie. Signed up and paid fees for a year. Lost $800. Even account was told it's Free. Never got $500 credit either. Lame excuses. Liars. 2nd time, when contacted Mary, she said nothing she could do. Never ever trust them.
Reviewed June 10, 2019
They charge ridiculous fees for everything and if you ask why they will throw rocks at you. Never answer the phone and give you the runaround about everything. Closing my accounts with them. I paid more money in fees than I even had in any of my accounts while with them. I don't usually write reviews but they are the worse institution in the world.
Reviewed June 5, 2019
I have had an account with BOA and its predecessors for 38 years. Bank of America suspended my account because they said they sent a letter to my son who is on my account to update his information supposedly mandated by the Federal Government. My son never received the letter. Bank of America never contacted me. This caused 4 of my credit card payments and an insurance payment to be returned. This action by BOA has hurt my excellent credit. I will not forgive and forget.
I am advising everyone not to bank with BOA. They are too big. Go with a local bank and also have a separate account a two different banks so that all your funds are not tied to one bank. I have a checking and savings account with BOA. Funny thing I am on my Mother's Bank Account with another bank which was opened about the same time as I put my son on my account, her bank has never contacted me about updating my information. BOA just wanted to tie up my money. Maybe they are short after the stock market ups and downs.
Reviewed June 5, 2019
This bank is trash!! Don’t believe the lies. They are still the same POS they were years ago with charging the unnecessary fees and not telling you how they work until after the fact the. Acting like they can’t help you with fake stipulations. I went back last year and have had nothing but back to back issues and no help, constantly being told different or pieces of information instead of the full detail about how things work with the fees. I spoke with Amanda a manager with customer service and she was zero help and went on about stipulations and telling me she could tell me more about fees when that’s the same thing other rep told me and it was not all the information. Every time I call it’s something different. I’m closing my account. I HATE THIS BANK!!! Y’all are liars and scheming and really out here getting people for their money. Just trash and soon y’all will be in the hole just like Wells Fargo snake **. I wouldn’t even give one star.
Reviewed June 4, 2019
I wish I could give -1 to Bank of America and it’s associates answering phone calls and branch employees! I have requested credit increase 2 times and have been declined 2 times. With excellent credit and income of 100k+!!! This is a joke! My checks are always on hold, this time it went overboard and they put hold for 12 days! Same check that comes 2 a month. People are rude! Seems like they discriminate people based on appearance! Applied for Chase bank, instantly approved for 10k in cc. Closing all my accounts with Bank of America. 10 years they used my money and couldn’t increase my credit line from 500$ to 2k. Joke!
Reviewed June 3, 2019
I've had nothing but problems with the website & APP. I recently was forced to make my payment using their automated phone payment system. It looked like it worked. I even got emails thanking me for my payment. Then two weeks later I got a late payment collection call from them. Three hours later (mostly on hold & after getting disconnected twice) I demanded to speak with a supervisor & I think I've resolved the problem, hopefully with no late fee. We shall see. I told them to put me back on snail mail paper billing & I'll write them checks until my balance is paid off...then, it's goodbye BOA!!
Reviewed May 30, 2019
This all start when I checked my account in my phone app and found several debit holds on my checking account with no vendor names attached to them. I called the number on the bottom of the app for fraud in hopes of finding out what was going on. The first CSR I got said that she could not tell me why but the holds were put in place by BOA itself. She then transferred my to another CSR. An auto reply asked if I had gotten a letter and if not put my social in and wait for a person to answer. When I finally got a human we went through everything to prove I was who I said I was. But she said that she could give me any info on the account and it had been frozen due to him husband also being on the account and the freezing of the account pertained to him. My husband has not used this account in over 15 years but for some reason BOA took it upon themselves to supposedly send him a letter to update his personal information.
Of course neither of us have seen this letter and the only money on this account is my paycheck. But according to the CSR I had no say over anything to do with the account. They said unless he called within 72 hours it would remain frozen till he did so. When I arrived home I dialed the number I was given and listened to the conversation on speaker phone. They proceeded to ask for name address origin of country occupation and social. For that small amount of info they froze the account and blocked me out of having any say about my money period.
After remaining quiet while the woman went through theses trivial questions I made myself known and asked if why this account was in both our names. I wasn’t asked for updated information or even told why I couldn’t access my account for such a small stupid reason. Come today or tomorrow my husband is removing himself from this account and once I get and withdraw our direct deposits squared away si another bank I will be taking MY money and closing the account with Bank Of America. I’m sure they are too big to care but hopefully this story will some other person they feel the need to prey on.
Reviewed May 30, 2019
When I opened a secured credit card in Bank of America Walnut Creek, California branch (North Main Street, 94596), the manager told me that in a few months, I will graduate from secured to unsecured and my credit limit will increase from $300. I was also advised to use my credit card and make purchases. I did. I also paid full credit amount on time all the time. However, after seven months, I called and requested an increase and was declined. They made my credit card unsecured but it was a joke because the limit was still $300. I tried again 10 months later and was declined again.
Moreover, TransUnion told me what I've been advised was wrong because I should only use up to 30 percent of credit limit as I was going for 100 percent pay it in full and purchase again and this was never explained to me by BoA. They never cared that it would affect my credit score. How difficult would it have been to explain that I should only use up to 30% of my credit limit as it would affect my score? Anyhow, I decided to close both my checking and credit cards because I was pissed. I tried to reach another Walnut Creek manager by email, also by phone, complained on their Customer Service, even went to one of their branches - the one in San Ramon, CA and all to no avail. They did not increase my limit.
Reviewed May 30, 2019
On a scale of 1-10, giving their customer service and client relations team a 1 would be generous. I was put on a "brief 1-2 minute hold" which in reality was about 15 minutes. After approximately 5 hours on the phone, I was told by a manager that there was nothing they could do for me. The worst part was the manager asked to call me back with more information. When I received the call back, he left me a 15 second voicemail asking to call him back at the 1-800 number. It took me another 20 minute call just to track him down again to hear he couldn't help me.
Reviewed May 29, 2019
Somehow Bank of America processes all the EDD Cards for the United States after being one of the companies that stole billions from its citizens. As if that wasn't bad enough they still try to rob you anyway they can. I never received my EDD card so after waiting almost 3 weeks they finally told me that the card was never sent so I would have to pay $10 to get a replacement card for a card I never received in the first place. Then I used a Bank of America ATM machine to withdraw money from the card and the keypad doesn't work and the machine ate my card.
The lady behind told me that she never uses the Bank of America ATM's for her EDD card because it only eats EDD cards. That seems odd, why only EDD cards I thought? Then I called to the number on the ATM to get my card back and was told that I had to order another card because even though they are BofA cards they are not considered BofA cards and they shred them. So I have to order a new card and pay another $10. ** Scam, How anyone does business with BofA is beyond me, and how the government forces people to do business with those criminals absolutely infuriates me.
Reviewed May 26, 2019
Recently went into the branch to see a customer relationship manager about changing my address. However, the lady at the reception (can't remember her name) would not let me see a relationship manager unless I also wanted another credit card. This made me very frustrated - so I can't see anyone unless I open a new account now? I told her I'd like to speak to someone, and she kept insisting I go online and she'd only get someone if I wanted to open a new account, otherwise I can just go online. Very disappointed with this customer service.
Reviewed May 25, 2019
I never write reviews but, I'm beyond upset with Bank of America. I filed a dispute for $505. I was told I have to wait 45 days for my claim to be reviewed. I couldn't wait so I asked for a credit. They told me I couldn't since I was new member. Since they couldn't I contacted the merchant and the merchant gave me a refund. The merchant stated I would get the refund between 3-5 business days. I said ok. I contacted BOA and ask for the release of funds because the merchant gave me a refund. They said they couldn't do. I said ok. Gave up.
So during this time I started to receive unemployment every Friday. So I knew I was getting deposits. This took place the firsts week in April. So after talking to a agent a week after the merchant refund I received the credit from BOA as well. I didn't realize BOA gave me the credit a week after. Now here we are on May. BOA reverse the charge putting my account in the negative. Now they want me to pay them back. But that's not my fault. What was the point of them reviewing my account and giving me the money after I told them I'm getting a refund. The reps were not understanding at all. Nobody notated the account properly. And even when I told them to listen to the call they didn't want to. They were not trying to help me at all.
Reviewed May 24, 2019
I have spent the last ten years completing my bankruptcy terms. Not one missed or late payment. Credit score now ranges from 780 to 810. All sites consider excellent. Decent amount of accounts to verify. While yes I did have issues from 2008 so did they. They took government money with no shame, so why am I being denied a second chance? What is ridiculous is murderer's have spent less time in prison than people who file for BK. This bank does not care about you or anybody for that matter, they want to use your money to make them more money hand over fist. Just to be clear the credit unions are far better if you want those "holds" to not apply, or want a loan that same day. All these crooks want is to hold your money in float as long as they can so their money pours in without you knowing it should be yours. Run While You Can!
Reviewed May 23, 2019
My husband and I had joint checking and savings accounts with BoA. Both accounts were established for several years. One day I called to verify a deposit. I was told they couldn't provide me the information as I was no longer on the account. She did tell me my husband could get that information plus she listed the other person who appeared on the account-my ex husband of years. The ex had no knowledge of these accounts nor would he have cared and he has never banked with BoA. And my husband didn't remove me and add my ex. Plus this would require signatures of which there were none.
We immediately opened an investigation. After 6 weeks we were told the findings were 'inconclusive'. We reopened the investigation and this time we noted our belief it was their error. A person isn't randomly added to an account with a computer glitch. Someone at BoA knowingly made this happen. After 6 weeks the results were the same. Somehow this all happened without anyone or anything at BoA assuming any responsibility. We promptly closed all our accounts. I will never recommend this bank to anyone.
Reviewed May 23, 2019
Despite being a customer since 1989 and a PLATINUM HONORS member, I still receive utterly disappointing Customer Experience all around. Here are recent examples all in the past week: Went into a local branch to get wire service. Was asked to wait in the lobby, where I did for almost an hour without any service. Eventually I just walked out. Called BOFA customer service, which is highly automated upfront, and after being recognized as a legitimate account holder, the systems puts me on indefinite hold, over 30 minutes, nothing...just a black hole. Called again twice, and the something happened. Clearly they have IT issues as well. Disappoint Bank of America customer in San Francisco.
Reviewed May 23, 2019
I’ve been with BofA for several years now. Their customer service continues to get worse. It’s not just the call centers, but the local branches are trash as well. I’ve had several issues with them, especially when it involves moving money from their accounts to others. I am so unimpressed with how poorly organized and run this organization is. I will be moving all of my money out from BofA in the very near future. Terrible bank. Wouldn’t recommend.
Reviewed May 21, 2019
I deposited a check from MoneyGram, made out to me into my BOA account at their ATM. I've banked with them 25 years. They put a TEN DAY HOLD on the funds. TEN DAYS!!! When I called to complain, they took off the hold (it took 2.5 hours of talking to multiple people). Four days later? They put the hold BACK ON, without notifying me at all. Nothing had changed. The hold is supposed to come off tomorrow, the original 10 days they had initially held it for. I'm closing my account asap. This bank is a nightmare.
Reviewed May 17, 2019
I got an ID theft and all my information was hacked thru my computer. My Bank of America credit card was charged and my phone app alerted me, then I reported to the related commercial stores such as eBay, Walmart, Amazon.. Then I was advised to contact my Bank of America. All the purchases had been in pending and some of the purchased were cancelled by either Ebay, Amazon and Paypal, but the last one purchased from Walmart wasn't and after 3 months via around 20 phone calls made by me, Bank of America investigation department failed to do their job, which was investigating the incident.
They then tried to escape the case by putting the blame on me, a so called zero liability client victim, that I have to be responsible for what I did not do! The amount of money is not big ($199.99), but the frustration is after emails, chAttings, talking on the phones.. I am extremely disappointed with the outcome left for me and I have been very tired for the way Bank of America treating their clients as well as their attitude toward their loyal customer like me. Khanh **
Reviewed May 16, 2019
Yesterday I called BOA to ask about refinancing my home, I said I was exploring my options. They asked for my name and the co-owner of the house. Email address and phone numbers. I am a Bank of America customer so they had all my information. After speaking with a representative, it was decided that it was not a good time to refinance and we ended the call. 15 minutes later I received a call from LifeLock that I had a credit inquiry to open a new account. I tied to call BOA many times today and was transferred all over and could not get anyone to help me. I am so disappointment with them, I have been a BOA customer since 1998. Terrible customer service trying to get this resolved.
Reviewed May 15, 2019
When my children were of elementary age their Godfather opened them each a custodial Savings account with Bank of America. A substantial amount of money was deposited into each of these accounts. We decided that custodial savings would be the best option since the money was to help pay for college expenses or for their first vehicle after graduating High School in the event that they opted not to attend college. We received bank statements for many years until we moved. When my daughter was 17 she needed emergency cash for a vehicle since she was working and finishing her senior year of High School so we went to BoA to inquire about her getting access to the funds. A BoA representative pulled up my daughter's account informing us that my daughter was the only person that will be able to withdraw from the account but she wouldn't be able to do so until she turned 18 years old.
Wanting to check on my younger child's account I gave the representative my son's information. She confirmed that his account was set up the same exact way. No one except my children will be able to access the funds in their savings accounts until they turn 18 years of age not even their Godfather that set up the accounts. Several months later my daughter turned 18 and graduated from high school. She seriously needed the money so she went to BoA only to be told that she still couldn't access the funds due to a change in their policy. The representative told us that new guidelines now require her to be 21 years old to have access to her money. We asked to speak with the branch manager only to be told the same thing.
We were extremely upset not understanding how they could suddenly change their policy when the account was opened under the terms that she would be granted access at 18 but regardless of our argument the manager told us that there wasn't anything anyone could do, this was policy therefore they were denying her access to her much needed money until she turns 21 years old. Less than three years later my daughter turned 21 and then was expecting a baby. She REALLY needs her money NOW. We go to Bank of America. My daughter gives the bank teller her information. The teller tells us she can't find the account. The teller calls over a supervisor, the supervisor asks a bunch of questions, tells us the same thing and asks us to have a seat so that someone in customer service can try to help us.
A customer service representative takes us to her desk, she can't find the account either so she sends us back to the lobby to wait on the manager. The manager takes us to her office, after go around and around with questions, she made calls to the heads of other departments. She tells us that once the custodial accounts matured that they would have needed to convert them to a regular account but she can't find any account there for my daughter nor for my son. She said to check with the state to see if the funds were sent there, that maybe BoA closed out the accounts due to dormancy,.stating that she can't find any record on Bank of America's end so that's her only suggestion.
We contact the State and government agencies to find out if they have received the funds only to find out that in fact haven't received any dormant bank account funds from BoA in the name of either of my children and in fact they have not received any unclaimed funds belonging to either of my children. We go back to BoA informing the manager that there isn't any record indicating that BoA sent the funds to the state or government. The manager basically says "Oh well, Nothing I can do", sending us on our way.
We tried several other BoA locations on multiple occasions only to be told they don't know what happened and no one can help us. How can a bank just lose accounts and thousands of our dollars like this??? What can we do?? We're not wealthy people, we literally scrape by. My kids are now 23 and 21 years old yet neither of them have ever been able to get a penny of their own money. This isn't right.. Someone please help!!!
Reviewed May 15, 2019
Agent in the past set up an automated re-payment for my credit card. Today I find out I have a late payment and am charged a late fee of $27. Call first agent. After 33 minutes, she picks up. Find out that the automated repayment only lasts for a year and the agent just happened to forget to tell me. No notifications at all btw that the automation stopped. She refers me to the dispute center. I wait 20 minutes. I learn that they can't do anything. "Next time tell them to tell me that it's a one year automation." In the back I hear another agent say something along the same line to another customer. Even reading this is likely to give you some sort of disease.
Reviewed May 14, 2019
This is absurd. Checks were processing, a cash deposit was made to cover the checks. BoA didn't apply the cash deposit resulting $105 in fees and a returned check item. The excuses and rambling from the customer service rep and the manager-Andrew, were completely disappointing. I have had this account since the early 80's and have not experienced such disregard or lack of empathy. I know that there is options to rectify a situation such as this! I have an account at Wells Fargo as well - guess my business will be moved.

Reviewed May 14, 2019
BoA locked my cards when on a trip in the Colorado Rocky's. I had set my cards with a travel notice but BoA still locked my accounts. I spent 4 hours on the phone only to be told that I would only be able to withdraw $100 dollars and would have to wait for my new cards to arrive at my home in Texas. I was only 2 days into a planned 2-week trip. Once home, 2 days later, my cards didn't arrive for another week. I wasn't allowed to withdraw money from accounts during this time and was forced to rely on friends to feed me. Because of the short notice, I was unable to reclaim many of the reservations I had made. BoA gave me the cold shoulder when I complained and even tried to gaslight me into saying the issue was my fault. If I had to change anything about this event, I would filed a small claim against BoA for my losses.
Reviewed May 14, 2019
Although I'm not a fan of banks I used to like Bank of America because they had one of a kind virtual teller assist atms that were open until 10 pm most days . Sure they had a rather high fee but I could go in and cash a check after bank hours which was the saving grace for someone like me who is always at work during bank hours. And I know I was not alone in my appreciation of the teller assists late hours since there was often a 1 or 2 person line after 7 pm.
Recently they changed the automated teller assist to only be available during bank hours and thus have negatively impacted their progressive teller assist project to render it completely useless. What is the purpose of the high tech teller assist if I can just go to the bank. Better yet what is the purpose of going to the bank if they are just going to point me to teller assist? Bank of America is using what was a topnotch business idea of teller assist at the time that you need it, and turned it into a waste of time when we don't need it.
Reviewed May 14, 2019
After 20 years with BOA, they made a “business decision” to close the account my wife and I had with them since the beginning. They also closed our sons’ (22 and 19 years) accounts. All without any warning. The four of us were traveling 500 miles to attend a family member’s college graduation. While attempting to purchase gas 3/4 of the way there, we learned that none of our debit cards worked and since it was after 9 pm on a Friday, we had to wait until Monday morning to talk with anyone.
On Monday, after being on hold for 18 minutes, the representative and his supervisor could not or would not provide any reason other than their generic “business reason” for why we were left out to dry after 20 years. I guess that my complaints about their horrible customer service finally got to them. So, in order to improve their customer service scores, they apparently plan on dumping customers that complain.
Reviewed May 10, 2019
Here is why I left Bank of America years ago:
1) I had a personal loan with a company which was taken over by B of A. With no notice or due process, they slapped an arbitrary additional 10% on this loan. (My credit rating was extremely high and payment history immaculate.)
2) My parents attempted to deposit a check for one thousand dollars with a teller. This check somehow became lost - I cannot imagine how a check for $1,000 could be lost by a bank - but needless to say B of A took no responsibility and my poor parents never saw that $1,000 again. I know for certain there have been other people this has happened to.
3) Although I no longer - and will never - do business with B of A, I was asked to be a cosigner to someone else's account. I recently needed to arrange a simple inter-bank transfer from that account, a process which should have taken 60 seconds. Due to a stupid bug in B of A' online system - completely their fault - I could not move forward. The account got security-blocked and two hours were wasted talking to their customer support, which of course meant piles of waiting for them to answer "due to high call volume" (sic). Your time means NOTHING to B of A.
Reviewed May 10, 2019
It is so frustrating to try to get to a person and actually resolve an issue. The phone menu is impossible and the waiting times are absolutely insane. You really have to plan your day and plan for 30 to 45 minutes when you have to do paperwork so you can be productive while you are on hold. I absolutely hate contacting Bank of America, my blood pressure raises at least 20 points if I have to contact them.
Reviewed May 9, 2019
I have been a Bank of America for over 20 years. I deposited a check from a financial company on Tuesday around 10 AM at their ATM. Please note there were no options given or did I get a message but they waited til I finalize the deposit. Then send me a message on that receipt that the check will be on hold for 7 days. May I tell you that I have taking this loan to bury a family member. Was I told during the deposit that they will hold the check I will have canceled the deposit and take the check elsewhere. I feel that I was mislead by this bank. The check amount was less than 5 Thousand dollars. I tried reaching the bank to see if they will at least issue a partial fund. I was told no. So not only I lost the ticket that I purchased and my father body remain on hold because the bank has an hold on the account I am stuck and stressed. Horrible bank. I will close my account and family.
Reviewed May 7, 2019
So I have been waiting to receive a new BOA debit card since April 15. It is now May 7. I have received no card. The first time I reported this issue I spoke with the fraud department over the phone and they informed me that it would be five to seven days. Nine days later I called back. They told me the same thing 5 to seven days 9 days later. I went back nine business days no weekends. The guy was very nice. He said that I should have received it. He gave me a temporary card and told me five to seven days.
Today is day 9. I went into Bank of America thinking maybe the post office was the problem. I asked if my card could be shipped via UPS instead of USPS and I was informed very rudely that Bank of America only uses normal PS... I'm not sure what normal PS is but long story short I was given another five to seven day sentence. This makes no sense that the people at Bank of America get to be jerks and send people on the runaround without consequence. I would like to file a official complaint but given the way I have been treated the last few weeks I'm not sure it matters.
Reviewed May 7, 2019
Do not use Bank of America. BoA intentionally causes my account to be overdrawn. I can not tell you how much money over the years I have given them in $35 fees. A few years ago there was some type of lawsuit and I receive 2 checks for insufficient fund/overdraft when in fact it was BoA intentionally causing my overdraw. Recently again it seems my account is negative every week. Since February 16 I was charged $35 fees 16 times! Last year I called and they told me I can change my acct so they decline the charge if acct insufficient, and then I sat down with an account rep and he told me there is no option to opt out of overdraft protection? I told him when I called 800 # I was assured I could request all transactions be declined if funds unavailable. So that was another lie I just found out; I do not write checks so all these overdrafts are from debit card transactions.
They are manipulating the order of my transactions so they can charge me $35. I can not believe that they have been getting away with this for so long and I do not want to think about how much $ they have made from stealing from a single mother with a daughter in college to support. This time they left me with $60 after overdrawing me again. I will be calling every state and federal office that deals with banking. I hope everyone that has this issue with BoA reports this to their state insurance commissioner, Dept of Consumer Protection and every agency that applies. They should have to return every penny to everyone they stole from. I don't know how they are continuing to get away with this for so long to so many people, please report BoA if this happens to you.
Reviewed May 7, 2019
I thought I had lost my card so I locked it using the app. I found it so I tried to unlock it. It said call customer service because I had not updated my phone number. I gave them my new number but they refused to give me the code to unlock it saying they could not verify it was me. I went to the branch on Monday and sat there over an hour with one of their customer service reps. They stayed on hold 30 minutes but it still is not fixed. I feel like closing my account if this isn't fixed tomorrow.
Reviewed May 6, 2019
Tried to cash a check made out to me drawn on Bank of America and they wanted to charge me $8.00 on a $200.00 check. If this is any indication of your procedures and policies, well, what does that say to anyone considering doing business with you? Not the first horrible policy I've experienced trying to do business with this bank. Every other bank I've done this same transaction with does not charge! I hope you enjoy ripping people off! But things always work out in the end.
Reviewed May 4, 2019
Been with BOA since 2003. May 2019 transferred $200 from savings to credit card by accident (on mobile app, meant to transfer to checking). There was no cancellation button. I waited a day and then transferred the negative $200 back. Was charged $10 and BOA refused to reverse the $10 charge. Cancelled all accounts.
Reviewed May 3, 2019
Media branch of Bank of America encouraged me to open a new savings account for a deposit of a large check for $245K. They gave me a slip stating that $5k would be available 3 days after the deposit at 5pm and the balance would be available 7 business days after the deposit. Without notification, they rescinded the initial availability of $5k. The total amount will now not be available until 9 days after my deposit.
It is my opinion that this is misrepresentation for the purpose of getting me to make a deposit of $245k and open a new account. Had I known that no funds would be available I would have deposited my monies elsewhere. Their explanation is that they are not given a reason by corporate - that the transaction must be investigated. Like the title company or myself is giving them a bad check.
Additionally, the new account they opened for me has a monthly $8 service fee on an account that will have a balance of $200k+. Thanks for years of customer relationship!!! I also had 3 mortgages with them for more than 10 years. I'm not going anywhere. I have vendors that need to be paid and based on the information THEY PROVIDED IN WRITING, i made commitments to others that their bills will be paid. These are the proceeds of one of my properties. When I sell the other property, I will certainly look elsewhere for an institution that stands behind what they put in writing. This is how Bank of America treats their long standing customers. THINK BEFORE YOU DO BUSINESS here and don't count the certainty of what they put in writing.
Reviewed May 2, 2019
Yesterday I went into Bank of America on Cattlemen and Bee Ridge in Sarasota Florida. I deposited $6000 into my account and needed to have the money sent by wire transfer to a title company which would only take about five minutes. The teller at the counter informed me that they only had one appointment for later that afternoon at 2:30 so she tries to book the appointment and then she tells me, “Well now there’s no appointments available.” She calls another lady on the phone and tells the lady on the other end that she’s having trouble booking the appointment that five minutes ago she told me I could have. She hangs up with that lady and then tells me that somebody must have booked an appointment on the app so they have no more appointments all day long to do a five minute wire transfer.
Meanwhile there’s about 10 people in line behind me and only this one teller working. Another lady comes out from an office and starts asking everybody in line what they need and someone needed something notarized and she told her she would be more than happy to notarize it for her. So evidently they have time to notarize something for someone but yet they didn’t have five minutes to do a wire transfer for me. I had to get on the app and make an appointment at a different branch later in the day and spend my lunch break going to that branch which was farther away when the original branch I went to could have taken five minutes to do a wire transfer.
Reviewed May 1, 2019
BOA doesn't have anyone in this branch at Slaughter and William Cannon that cares about their customers. There's one lady and only one that handles the teller function. All the other people stand around and do nothing. Yes, yes I can change banks, however I am very busy. Have many accounts both business and personal and credit cards and it's easier said than done.
When you call in all you get are recordings. All of the business calls I have goes all to voice mail. Poor poor poor customer service. Plus their website is deplorable. I am working along downloading transactions and it asks for my username and password. Why I am busily working on my transactions. Then the stupid thing wants me to change my password. Like I forgot it minutes prior. C'mon get it together and fire the manager there for goodness' sake.
Reviewed May 1, 2019
I was a victim of a scam in which $1700.00 was taken from me. The experience in attempting to get my money back was probably one of the worst customer service experiences I ever had (I have just learned that I am not getting my money back); the most egregiously incompetent service wherein the people on the phone speak like robots and have no intelligence; they all failed many times to even refer me to the proper department among other incompetencies. Trying to even reach the right person is a grand nightmare. The service could not have been worse. Not surprisingly, because of this awful experience, I am closing all of my accounts with Bank of America and will be opening accounts with another bank; the worst customer service experience in my entire life. What an awful bank!!!
Reviewed May 1, 2019
One day I was negative so that very same day I deposited funds to my account. I went to sleep with a positive account, enough to cover a payment I knew would come out the next day. When I woke up, to my surprise I was hit with 4 overdraft fees. I called the bank immediately and after being transferred to a supervisor the best she could do was remove two of the fees because she said I would have had to make my deposit by 8 pm Eastern time (I am Mountain) for it to reflect on my account as same day. So it didn't even matter that my account was positive with available funds (ridiculous!).
Well next morning I wake up to realize that not only did they not remove 2 overdraft fees as I was told, instead they added 2 more! I called immediately and they said there was no record of me speaking with a supervisor and that all the fees were assessed properly and would remain on my account. I canceled my direct deposit, I explained the situation and tried to do the right thing, but I also will not be scammed out of more money. I have filed a complaint, but if they don't do the right thing I can care less to stay overdrawn and lose a decade of being a customer of this lousy bank!
Reviewed April 30, 2019
They charge for almost anything that you can imagine! I was dealing with a nice rep but had to close my accounts because this task of keeping track of hidden fees, was becoming a part-time task, as repeated warnings did not pay off!
Reviewed April 30, 2019
Went to BofA to cash my payroll check as I have for the last 4 Years. Without even checking it at teller window the called the manager who asked for 2 form of ID. I gave them my drivers license and insurance card. After 5 minutes I asked them how long it was gonna take. He said 15-20 minutes. I told I couldn’t wait because I was only on a break and had to get back to work. I asked for everything back and he said not until after the verification. I asked if I could have my drivers license back. He refused to give it to me.
After waiting another 30 minutes he came from behind the door and gave me my drivers license and medical card back and said the check was fraudulent and to give him the number to my employer. I called the controller where I worked and she said this is not true. The manager walked out again and cashed my check. I was literally held against my will because I didn’t have my license to drive. If I know what I know now I should’ve called the police on them. I really do have sympathy for their customers. Something strange is happening here. This was a very traumatic experience and change banks while you can.
Reviewed April 30, 2019
So I filed a fraud claim back in January 4th, and I’m still waiting for this guys, they keep denying and reopening after I send them the documents they need, it’s ridiculous that I have to go through all this, they also told me to talk to the cops and to tell them to contact the other offices outside of the country since my incident happened outside of the country. I filed a police report, sent them email in regards to the alerts, it’s 1,300$ and they just won’t do their job or want to pay, it seems like they are just acting like idiots because they all keep telling me different things and they point fingers to each other. Do not recommend this bank at all, never had such a bad experience.
Reviewed April 29, 2019
I received a Cashier's Check from a lady I sold a car to. This was a BOA check signed by one of their Mgrs. They would not cash the check, even though it was their own check, unless I had an account with them. HUH! But it’s a cashier's check from BOA. She told me I should go to my own bank to cash it. Any bank that won’t honor its own cashier's check, should not be dealing with the public. I will never have any dealings with BOA, ever. This is something usually found on a stable floor.
Reviewed April 29, 2019
I called BoA's fraud department after noticing a $50 unauthorized charge from Google *CCI Intelli. The guy that picked up the phone mumbled throughout the entire conversation. Didn't catch his name and barely managed to understand when he asked for mine. I don't know how he managed to pull up my info because I only provided him with my first and last name, no middle name nor birth date or anything of that sort. He told me I had to call Google because they would be able to give me my money back, not BoA. "If you can't get it from them, call us back and we'll help you then."
I understand if BoA isn't able to give me the money back, even though it's frustrating because the transaction is going through BoA. The issue is how dismissive the guy I spoke with was about it. He cut me off a few times during the 3 minute conversation. My explanation was not long, nor was I trying to drag on the discussion.
He didn't offer any suggestions to avoid it and blamed me putting my card info into Google Play for why the charge had happened. I would've like to have my account security reinforced a little more but he didn't offer any suggestions to help me, didn't even touch the topic or give me the chance to ask about it. He merely said, "Call Google and THEN call us if that doesn't work out for you." It was all very vague on his end and I'm annoyed that it came off so unprofessional and "idgaf"-like. If it were them losing money they'd be losing their **. But because it's not their personal problem, they couldn't care less. Definitely not the people you want to have answering your customers' phone calls.
Reviewed April 27, 2019
After today this bank has taken on step too far after spending 3 hours in the phone still no resolution the people lie and are very condescending, after being a customer since this back was Bank Atlantic. Had my identity stolen and just every few months my card being closed down for account comprising. I’m starting to wonder if they are stealing the information!
If you love banks that steal your money and you have to be your own banker account auditor and getting your identity stole then Bank of America is the one for you! They have the nastiest customer service. They are very rude and unprofessional. When you catch them in a lie they keep lying to keep covering their tracks. This bank needs to be bought by a company that has the interest of their customers at heart. This is just so sad. After 3 hours on the phone still have the same issues and no help even the banking branches are just awful. I guess no one cares to work these days and the banks are using our money to pay these lazy incompetent people.
Reviewed April 27, 2019
In trying to free up credit to improve credit score, I made a large payment of more than half my credit limit to free up credit, was working on this card first. In return, they reduced my credit limit and stated this was based on review of account for late payments. I told them I was on maternity leave and would pay as soon as I got back to work. And as soon as I got back to work made payment of more than half the balance. So my baby was 3 months old when they decided this and the following week I went back to work and in less than a month made my substantial payment and then immediately after receiving the payment they reduced my limit. I am furious. Had I would have know this is how they operate, I would have paid them last.
Reviewed April 27, 2019
I have been with BOA for over 12 years. Decided to get the Alaska Card about 3 years ago because my son was almost born and we were hoping to travel. I recently received 2 emails that said the first account was closed and my Alaska card account was lowered...And yes, I said it was emailed. 12 years and no phone call. Come to find out...they ran my credit and my 747 points were not enough to keep 2 cards open. But they couldn't call me. I called to talk with a specialist but was told they would have to rerun my credit and yada yada yada... Dear Alaska Airlines...you are a great company. Please pick a better one to represent you! Rhonda **.
Reviewed April 25, 2019
Bank of America lies and tells you everything is ok with your HELOC application... Then you go through all the work of getting the documentation and get the "Ah-HA" moment. They intentionally lowered the appraisal of my home over $225,000 from the Zestimate on Zillow so they could give us a HELOC below the $100,000 and not give us the introductory interest fee of 3.99% for first year. (They "claim" the loan to value was too low, but the Zestimate and Comps around me were so much higher than their "appraisal").
Oh by the way, my husband's and my credit is over 800 and income is overly sufficient. The 3.99% introductory rate is a game to them to snare you and get a higher interest rate by defrauding the home value to much lower. Their communication is lousy. Fortunately I do not need their money but I am going to cut ties with them on my current HELOC and Credit Card. By the way, never try and make an international wire transfer with them. I told them they had the incorrect bank ID number and they did not believe me. A wire transfer got lost and I had to chase Bank of America for it. (Horsham Branch) and their employees barely speak English either. They gave me lip service for 10 days about where the transfer was. It never reached the destination and got returned.
Reviewed April 25, 2019
Bad customer services all the time. If you call them you have to wait 45 minutes until they answer. Poor system, if you have fraud or dispute on your account it takes forever to be resolved. Never deal with this bank or do business with them.
Reviewed April 23, 2019
I have solid evidence Bank of America is cooking the books, and they deflate and inflate the balance in their favor. I have recorded conversations with customer service, screenshots, digital paper trails I have created by transferring funds from my deposit account into my purchase account right before I make the purchase and I zero back out each time. I know they inflate the balance, manipulate the posting order and deflate the balance on the posting order so they can steal money and access fees. I want to initiate a class action lawsuit and I need other current or past customers with same or similar issues. Please message me if you are interested.
Reviewed April 23, 2019
I deposited two Checks were were backed and cleared by the account of checks bank. Bank of America unnecessarily put holds on both paid for checks throwing my account into negative. Self made bad or negative Checking Account by this Bank. The availability of checks paid were confirmed by Bank Of America Manager in Woodbury Site and still she refused to release my money into the account. What it did not make sense is that Mrs. **, "due to previous or past negative balance in my account" she is unable to release my money. The problem is their intelligent decision smart deposit computer system. If you stop putting HOLDS on people's deposits that are paid they couldn't go negative in the first place. I should have listened to a friend to beware of this Bank's games. -Beware.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
Bank of America is currently taking out my payment from my checking account everyday. This has been going on since April 8th. No one can help. I cannot remove the checking account because it's the only one listed and when you try to remove it, it says you cannot remove it without giving another checking account--don't have one--they are STEALING! No one has an explanation or reason and they can't fix it. Unbelievable. Will be talking with the checking account people about removing that checking account and starting all over again. They are thieves.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
Bank is charging my account a fee to have checks printed on my statement WITHOUT MY REQUEST OR CONSENT! I called them to ask what the fee was for and they said that it was one of the options that pops up while doing online banking and that it was already pre-selected and that I hadn't unchecked it! Sorry, but that is a sneaky way of scamming people! If they are doing the same thing to the thousands of customers, Bank of America must be collecting a good chunk of money only on this simple and stupid option! I also asked them if they could reverse the fee since I hadn't requested the service and they said that they couldn't! Trust on Bank of America is gone!!!
Reviewed April 19, 2019
My husband deposited a check to perform a potential job, funds became available right away then found out it was a total scam, check bounced. It is the bank's job to do its job and flag that the check was fraudulent in the first place. They cleared the check and made the funds available. How is it our fault?? We entrust in the bank, why should we get penalized? He immediately went to the bank to file a fraud claim, did all that he was told to do. Was still waiting on the final outcome which he was told they were still working on it. Then found out BOA took money from my personal account to offset the negative account just because he was on my account even though I wasn't on his account.
I've been going back and forth with different people and every time they give me different answers. I was not even told that they were going to withdraw money from my account. I was negative because bills that were already scheduled to come out cleared then I was charged $35 3 times. So frustrating that BOA does not care about their customers. But I am going to file a small claim to get my money back. It's sad that I have to over exhaust myself when we were victims of fraud. You have billions of dollars and I'm pretty sure you are insured, why wouldn't you help a customer that is a victim. I was never informed of anything!!!
NRS 657.120 Fees and charges: Imposition and collection by financial institution; limitations. 1. A financial institution may impose and collect a fee or charge, not to exceed an amount specified in or limited by specific statute, for any service it provides to a customer, if the fee or charge is clearly and conspicuously disclosed in writing to the customer before the customer receives the service. A financial institution must provide a customer with written notice of any increase in the fee or charge at least 10 days before the increase becomes effective.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
I initially applied for this card after using their card finder tool. It displayed here are your offers. I was instantly denied on reconsideration. Call a helpful analyst. Advised me opening a savings account with Bank of America would help. I opened it and applied again after being prompted to do so upon completion of opening my savings account. After a few days of the card being in review and confirmation of savings account being open I called back and the analyst said he didn’t see the savings account being open yet but denied the application. At first this disappointed me but my husband suggested writing an email to the executive department. I doubted it would help but to humor him I did. He found an email address for Mr. Brian **. I emailed him and explained my circumstances and asked for reconsideration.
A few days later I received a call from Mr. Moynihan himself. At first I couldn’t talk so I asked him to call me back. Knowing now that he is the CEO and Bank president I am actually surprised he did call back. After a 10 min conversation he indicated he was going to approve me for the card with a small starting limit. I am thankful for the chance and am confident it will grow. The commitment This Gentleman has for his customers is far superior than anyone else in the banking community. Leaps and bounds above Douglas Tabish at American Express who feels it is beneath him to reply to an email or even place a call to a customer but instead calls his assistant and instructs her to do his dirty work. Mr. Moynihan’s Integrity and commitment is something other CEO’s can learn from. I will be a lifelong loyal customer for now on and refer all of my friends and family in the future to Bank of America. Thanks.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
I have been banking with this institution for over 10yrs. When I deposit a check the funds are on hold for over 7 days, and not even 3% are available right away. Their branches are with huge lines most of the time. The ATMs don’t work most of the time. Also, the staff always say “I’m sorry, I’m sorry” but no help AT ALL!!! I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND BoA to bank with!!! IF I COULD GIVE THEM 1/2 OF A STAR I WOULD!!!
Reviewed April 18, 2019
I felt like I was getting scammed. They charged me $250 from an account that was closed in 2014 and it’s 2019 now. Never will I ever go to that bank or recommend that bank to anyone. They told me the charges came after the account was closed and that I couldn’t do anything about or even file a claim for fraud.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
I deposited a $5,000 check from a business into our business checking acct. I expected the money to be in our acct the next day. The check was from a business whom my husband works closely. When I checked our acct the next morning it noted a 10 day hold. My husband called the co who sent the check and they were going to wire the money to us but checked their acct and the money had already been taken out of the acct by Bank of America.
My husband drove to our local BOA and talked with a person inside and he tried to get the money put into our acct but could not do anything. We have had our business acct there for over 35 years and have been loyal customers in good standing. But the fact that BOA held onto money that wasn’t theirs and was in fact ours for 11 days is criminal. Let me again note this check was $5000. Not $500,000. We are so disgusted with the service and them keeping money that they received 10 days ago and would not release until tomorrow that asap we will be changing to Wells Fargo. They may have some issues but they have amazing customer service and this would never happen with the, BOA follows their own rules and gets as much as they can from the use of other people's money but doesn’t care about loyal customers.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
I have used Bank of America for a year and half now and have not had an experience such as this until now. The merchant has cancelled the transaction DAYS ago and you are not releasing my money. Every time I call it is a different answer... Give me my money!!!
Reviewed April 17, 2019
I have had it with BOA, I went today to cash a payroll check and as always they said swipe your card. I did and the teller said show me ID. The card shows another name (my wife's). I looked at my card and it showed my name. I asked isn't my name on that account? She said yes. SO I have a check with my name, I have a card with my name and an account with my name and she wants more ID? Why? They have gone over the top with things. If there system was not so screwed up they would not have to worry about this. What's next having to tattoo our account number on us to show them.
Reviewed April 17, 2019
I spent an hour on the phone today (15min involved actually speaking with a BAC phone associate, and the rest of the 45min was hold time waiting to speak with a manager). Holly O'Neill, this is the epitome of poor customer service. I've been a customer with BAC in its various forms since 1995. When did BAC values change from doing the right thing for its customers,... To creating a business model where the banking services BAC provides are slanted to the convenience of BAC? HORRIBLE!
I'm not speaking for a position of ignorance, I've been in the financial services industry for over 18 years. I have not bounced a deposited check at any time in my account history, and yet BAC consistently places holds on my check deposits. Your associate tried to shift the blame to your third party vendor stating that for unknown reasons there was a high likelihood that the checks would be returned. MALARKY! GET A NEW VENDOR if that is the case. STOP holding customer deposits hostage!
Reviewed April 16, 2019
The claims department did not return my money back to my account as they have taken money out my account due to a claim I filed in 2018. This year 2019 claims department overdrawn my account saying I owe them. I do not owe BOA, BOA owe me $100 after BOA took $200 from my account. My dispute was $100 taken from my account from another party without my knowledge. BOA did not think of me as their customer. Instead BOA reverse my $100 to the other party and then BOA close the claim.
I was in the process of putting another claim in on the same claim from the start but didn't get a chance to go further due to 3 deaths in the family. My thinking wasn't up to part. March 2019 I noticed my account was overdrawn $100 I was to claims was trying to get money from me the same $100 BOA took from me. A representative from BOA told me that BOA took $200 at different times from my account instead of taking $100 from my account. The other party said I told them to debit my card without my permission. I'm still in the process of trying to get my $100 back from BOA.
Reviewed April 15, 2019
Received some inheritance from my grandmother. Paid hospital and funeral home fees from the balance made available. Next day all the money is out of my account and the cashier’s checks with MY NAME on them are frozen. It's been a week without money and I just missed my car payment. Extremely unprofessional which is surprising because usually places that do things strictly by the book don't present themselves in such a way. I have another checking at BECU and they are a much MUCH better bank.
Reviewed April 13, 2019
Just tried to do a travel notice. Now BoA will not let one do it over the phone, has to be done by phone or computer. This is a great example of BoA solely wishing to become an internet bank and not have to deal with its customers. Very disappointing especially for elderly people, would appear BoA doesn't care or want them for customers.
Reviewed April 13, 2019
This is on me... I was not routinely overseeing the distribution of my mortgage payments to interest and principle. I have always paid on time and at least the amount due if not more. But now that I'm reviewing my account history...OMG...what a bunch of (A) thieves or (B) incompetents. Avoid doing business with Bank of America. Please.
Reviewed April 12, 2019
They call me at work and my cell. Sometimes 3 or 4 calls a day... hang ups. I called and asked to have my number removed from their system but that hasn't seemed (THIS HASN'T RATHER) to work.... because I am still getting calls, calls, calls!!!! I should have started this by saying that if Bank of America was THAT GOOD, I'd be calling them. They wouldn't be calling me for my business. Tells you something about ANY company that calls you. Keep this in mind when you get a call from them or anyone else from any company. It simply means that their department heads are pushing the cold calls on people because their business is lacking in some way! Period. IF they were "all that", they'd be hiring more people to TAKE calls, not to make them.
Reviewed April 12, 2019
I have been a customer for 15 years same account and I have had multiple accounts ranging from credit cards to savings and now a business account. I have not been more dissatisfied with their customer service until this past month. I have called on 3 occasions because of a situation with some transactions that I incurred through my account. The customer service is the most horrible it has ever been.
On the first incident I processed a charge on my acct for 30 dollars, I only had 20 in my account at the time but I caught it right away and quickly transferred money in my acct within 10 mins, without the charge being fully processed I was charged a 12 dollar fee, within a matter of minutes, and to top it off when I called to dispute it because I have both a checking and a savings (with overdraft protection mind you) they would not remove the charge from my account because the rep said they have to be consistent on their fees which is the most bogus response ever and it's been a decade since I have called them to help out with an overdraft charge. But, just Because my money had moved from my savings to my checking account, they charged me a 12 dollar fee for a processed charge that 4 days later is still not processed.
Another incident occured today with me trying to get into contact with customer service to stop a pending payment. They could not verify me as the account holder because the security questions are bogus. They want me to remember a payment I made 2 months before to a company in which I make payments to but they would not let me in and told me goodbye to my own account and I do not have service where I was located to send a verification text message and they denied me to have information for my own account.
3rd occasion same incident about the stop payment for a QuickBooks charge, spoke to the rep about stopping the payment without any information they transferred me to QuickBooks customer service number without holding on the line or helping me find out anything else about how I can stop this payment. This is the worst customer service ever I will be surely taking my business somewhere else. Dont bother with Bank of America. They just want your money and don't care nothing about the customer.
Reviewed April 12, 2019
My wife made the mistake of taking out a 0% CC, transferred funds from another card and proceeded to use the 0% card for purchases since there was still an open balance. She would regularly make scheduled payments to the CC. Unbeknownst to her, the 0% only applied to either a balance transfer OR purchases... but not both. Their advertising was misleading and of course, knee deep in the fine print said that the 0% applies to either or and not both. Since she never looked at the statements, high interest was racking up on the everyday purchases without her knowledge. The regular payments she made went to paying off the 0% transferred debt, not the regular purchases with high interest. Meaning you have to pay off the entire transferred debt before payments go towards the reoccurring debt. I caught onto this after over a year when I logged onto her account to pay off the debt before 0% term was over.
Several thousand dollars worth of interest racked up during that time. I tried calling BOA but they were not helpful. They said the reason they do that is so that you pay off your balance transfer faster-makes no sense since we were accruing interest debt. I paid the entire card in full (including the crazy interest fees) the next week. I will never use BOA again. I have a number of CCs, excellent credit, and never have problems with other banks/CC's. You people should not have been bailed out by the GOV’T for your shady mortgage backed securities. Meanwhile you’re continuing your shady screwing over of the American people. I really don't know how the people who come up with these schemes sleep at night.
Reviewed April 11, 2019
Bank of America has the most arrogant system I have experienced. It is not hassle free. If you do not like a hassle, avoid using this loan / banking service. I have been with Bank of America since 2013. Every time I need to use their mobile option, it is painful. I have had many mobile experiences, and the Bank of America technology; as well as, lengthy drawn out robot system lacks the desire to deliver a satisfactory customer experience.
Reviewed April 11, 2019
My new job pays in me by using BOA small business checks. My bank is horrible too & said, "It would take 7 days to clear but take it to BOA they'll cash it" (like every check printed on a specific bank). I go into BOA this morning and I'm told she has to call her manager. It's a set of specific guidelines they have to follow. The manager comes, never touches the computer to pull up the accounts numbers, looks at me & says, "I'm sorry. We're not going to be able to cash this. It doesn't fall into a specific guideline." I ask, "What guidelines? It's your check," & it dawned on me I wasn't the right color because what she was saying didn't make sense. People of color DO NOT BANK HERE!
Reviewed April 8, 2019
Not unlike so many other people I too have had one bad experience after another but the last one took the cake. I went to make a payment on my BOA Master Card of $202.09. Because I put a comma instead of period they debited my checking account for $20,209.00 How that even happened is beyond me because the comma was after the 2. In other words, 202,09. How does that translate into $20,209.
In any event I immediately called BOA customer service and they told me that I had to contact my bank which I ultimately did. Because I don't have $20,000 in my account I had to make sure that all of my other debits including checks I wrote that week wouldn't bounce. Thank God Citizens Bank, my bank took care of matters. In the meantime I had no access to my checking account so I had to use other credit cards to pay for things like groceries. Just when I thought I had the problem taken care of didn't BOA ping my personal checking account again! It ultimately got cleared up but I didn't have access to my checking account for 10 days straight.
When the next statement came out I was charged a $25 late fee and interest. I had to go to a local branch manager of BOA not once but twice to finally get this taken care of. While the problem ultimately got taken care of it cost me a lot of time from work to deal with. I proceeded to contact the local VP for BOA in Central New York and asked if there was anything that BOA would consider doing for my major inconvenience and loss of time, and of course the answer was nothing! In this day and age of customer service, it just boggles the mind. But considering there are over 4000 written complaints meaning there are no doubt a lot more, it shouldn't surprise me. I think we should all go out of our way to cease doing business with BOA and tell others to not even begin.
Reviewed April 2, 2019
This branch is a good example of how the company views the value in face-to-face transactions from their customers. Almost non-existent from my personal experience. It's obvious they loathe having to spend money for tellers to service the great unwashed they see lining up to do deposits, cash checks, get cash, etc. Be there any day at 8:57 when they are scheduled to open @ 9:00.
I have been there when they didn't open the doors unit 9:03, despite having 5 people standing outside waiting. When I asked the teller how they could allow that, she blamed me. Told me I should have pulled on the door earlier, because they have something inside resembling a remote control the someone hits each day at 9:00. Expects the customers outside to continue pulling on the locked door until one time it may be open. She later confessed that they were all running "a little late" that day. I told her I wish that I had a business where customers were waiting for me to open each day.
Recently this Monday morning, I got in line and waited for the only teller to handle the two customers in front of me. Took over 10 minutes in large part because the teller window being used had an out-of-order ATM reader that rendered customer transactions to be slowed down to manual mode. While that was taking place, two other women were also behind the teller wall being busy doing anything other than helping the customers in the branch. Do you suppose they could have either moved the working teller to another window with an operating ATM reader, or even possibly opened another window to accommodate the existing customers long enough as to reduce the line? That might be something most businesses dealing with the public would do, but not BoA.
The reason is simple - they really don't want you there. They want your accounts to be with BoA, but they want you to service yourself with your ATM and/or On Line Banking. Servicing you personally costs them money, and we know BoA needs to watch their spending. I am forced to go there each week to make cash deposits for the company I work for. They are old fashioned and are not ready to switch over to ATM deposit cards like BoA would like us to use. I can tell you that I closed my BoA account originally opened in 1979 when it was C&S because of this, and happily go to Wells Fargo where they not only have multiple tellers speeding up the personal service process, they also still have drive-up windows! Try finding one of those @ BoA.
Reviewed April 1, 2019
This card has very high-interest fees, and when you call Bank Of America for them to forgive you for a fee, that you were not aware that you were going to get, Bank of America does not work with you. And many of the representatives get extremely argumental with you. I feel like that is very unprofessional, but they must be trained to do this. I don't recommend this card at all. You're basically not a valued customer as far as fees go.
Reviewed April 1, 2019
10:08 AM calling BofA.. Returned call by BofA 20 min later. Agent Ashley is on the line. Me: explaining the issue, acknowledged by agent after verifying account status, My request to BofA is a) to provide me with an interest free loan for the duration of the hold on the certified cashier's check in the face amount of $3500. b) to pay interests for the duration of the hold on the check's face amount. Longgggg process shortened: After being connected to Jolanda, Christa, Mariya, Matt, Patricia, Raymond, and Larkin in various, allegedly competent departments, after significant hold times, No Solution to access to funds during the mandatory 10 days hold. Concluded @13:14 hours. Calling branch was deposited at: call is terminated, hang up, before talking to life agent. MINUS 5 stars.
Reviewed March 31, 2019
I deposited my $12K student loan in my BOA account and each time I make a withdrawal, Bank of America will repeat and repeat same transaction and debit my account multiple times and later wipe out the history of such repeated transactions while they had debited my account. In 2 months, my $12k savings was gone. Bank of America is the most fraudulent bank I know. I moved my account now to Wells Fargo, a bank I can trust.
Reviewed March 30, 2019
Worst experience in personal banking. Made a deposit with my employer's check from Wells Fargo and they placed a 10 day hold telling me that they are not sure of Wells Fargo's worth. The check might bounce. This was told to me by April a customer serv rep and when I asked to speak to her supervisor she told me I was wasting everyone's time. Did speak to a Andy ** who raised his voice at me. I asked for them to release at least 1/2 of the funds to be able to pay my utilities. They told me to make arrangements with the utility companies to pay late.
Reviewed March 29, 2019
My son opened a checking account on March 21st and the next day he went into the bank and they informed him that they had closed his account and couldn't give him any further information, and they would mail him a check in the mail, wtf. You guys are a bank you have all the money in the world. Why do I have to wait on a check. And closing my account without explanation is downright unprofessional and bogus, this is the worse bank in the world and they need to be shut-down. You go to any other bank and you will not have any problems. This is crazy.
Reviewed March 29, 2019
I opened a business checking account with 100. Added 5000 about a month later. No other activity. They withdrew 888,888 to according to customer service to freeze my account. I can't get an answer to why other than "read agreement I signed when I opened account" and they will "mail me an explanation". I have not received anything in the mail, and they won't give me access to my 5100. Attorney told me to wait two weeks, still don't have letter or access to funds or explanation. Their Facebook chat person told me same thing, and they don't have any information. Anybody have any advice on this? What do I do? Rob one of their branches to get my money back? This is outright theft!
Reviewed March 28, 2019
1 star is FAR TOO MANY! The employees at the Bank of America branch at 135th & State Line should be FIRED! We have been customers of this bank since 1994 and I recently encountered absolute SHOCKING treatment by the staff at this branch. I needed help with my business account due to an injury I suffered in which I dislocated both of my shoulders. I was unable to drive and was having difficulty depositing checks using the bank's smartphone app. I had called my local branch to get assistance with these deposits AND to inquire about ways to reduce our bank fees. I initially spoke to "Sherry"... their "Financial Center Manager" and she said she would have their "Relationship Manager" named "Keith" contact me to help. I'm putting these job titles in quotes for a reason. Read on, please!
Anyway, Keith failed to contact me in the time frame Sherry had communicated... so I called the branch back. When I finally got Keith on the phone, he was RUDE and showed zero empathy for my recent injury. I tried to explain the sense of urgency I was dealing with as far as getting these checks deposited and also asked him to email me ways to reduce our bank fees... as I was being picked up for a doctor's appointment and could not discuss further on the phone at that time. I communicated my frustration to Keith that he had not contacted me as arranged and apologized for my tone. I was in massive pain due to these injuries.
I urgently needed help in getting these checks deposited... and again asked him to email some ideas on reducing our business bank fees as I was leaving for the doctor. I explained that we had a Chase Ink business card and that Chase bank had contacted us to see if they could secure our Personal and Business banking accounts as well. Keith continuously (and rudely) interrupted me and then told me to "** OFF AND GO TO CHASE" AND THEN HUNG UP! That is a VERBATIM QUOTE! I will gladly submit to a lie detector test, swear on a stack of bibles, whatever it takes. I say this because I tried to escalate this unacceptable behavior to their Corporate HR & Small Business reps... And, in the end, they chose NOT to believe me and NOT to address this situation. Keith told "Zach" (the regional manager) that he never used profanity. In addition, SHERRY, Keith's boss or co-worker at this branch also lied and covered for Keith.
DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS BRANCH of BANK OF AMERICA. In fact, based on the horrible handling of this by the BofA Corporate offices, we will take ALL of our banking accounts elsewhere. Keith and Sherry are LIARS... plain and simple... And no one in this company has the decency or backbone to handle this incident in the proper manner.
Reviewed March 28, 2019
So... After a 6 day back and forth with this bank I have decided to close my account and go to a bank that appreciates who keeps them in a job! Needless to say you wouldn’t have a job if we as customer didn’t allow these incompetent people to handle our hardwares money let me remind you!! Reviews go a long way! And you will continue to urge hard working people to not bank with this establishment! Fraud fraud fraud false advertising on the bank Website overdraft protection allowing overdrawing, etc. Do not go by what they posted as a policy on their Bank of America page! None of it is as they stated... Be very careful. This bank is a slum bank! Want to handle your money. However it’s no benefits in banking with them. You better off at a credit union who offer services that actually accommodate the paying customer the reason you have a home and the bank is even open! Your better off putting your money in a shoe box people!
Reviewed March 25, 2019
I recently had a claim with my Bank of America credit card. I had been triple billed by a company. Placed my claim with 100% proof and verification that I was overbilled. Received a check from the company that overbilled me. Bank of America called me the day I received check and asked if I had received it and wanted to close the claim. I said not until the check cleared the bank. B of A closed the claim. The check bounced and now B of A says they can not do anything for me. Once a claim is closed it cannot be opened again. Thanks for "screwing" me out of $2000; for me a loyal customer of over 10 years. Horrible loyalty to their own customers. I will spend my 10-15 grand a month with another bank card.
Reviewed March 25, 2019
I have been a BOA credit card holder for over 15 years. I spend over a million a year on the cards and pay the balance in full every month. I have witnessed a steady decline in their customer service policies over the last 8 years. They used to get in touch with me before shutting down my card for fraud concerns, but now they make their fraud problem my problem by shutting down my card without notice. I travel extensively, and have literally had my card shut down 3 times on a trip due to BOA’s fraud detection software (it stinks btw). They also hold large payments, suspending them even after they have cleared my bank, for some unknown reason, even if “you pay in cash at a BOA branch” I’m told. In general, BOA credit card is way too much of a hassle to use. I’m going back to USAA, where they actually contact you before shutting down your card.
Reviewed March 25, 2019
I have a student account for my son, he became overdrawn about $200 (4 separate charges from Royal Farms). He was overdrawn $1192. I called the bank to see if they could reduce some fees because 90% of the negative balance was from fees. I was told yes. The best they could do was around $450 but first the account had to be paid then the would refund the fees. I thought that was good. The account is paid so I called today to see about my refund and I got a song and dance about how they can’t give it to me now that I paid the account in full. Only if I set up a payment arrangement they would refund those fees we spoke about. SO NOW THEY WILL NOT REFUND ANY FEES.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
I mailed this to Bank of America on 12/28/18. "Re: Accounts ending in #0001 and #0002. Case: #00000000.
2) My only account ending in #0001 with BOA was closed after multiple companies related to Ashley Living Madrid begin charging my account different prices for the exact same product.
3) I have not had access to online banking since my account was closed.
4) It has taken me several months to find addresses and figure out what was going on with the multiple charges from different companies, which I found out were all related to Ashley Living; the only company from which I purchased the item. I have kept in touch with BOA every step of the way.
5) The only 2 boxes of AMORA products I received came from Ashley Living Madrid and JOFE, both boxes were returned UNUSED. Copies of shipping receipts with dates and addresses to where they were returned were faxed to BOA immediately after I shipped them.
6) All other companies associated with Ashley Living Madrid such as Green Carl and Active Living Enterprises never sent me any packages nor products, so their charges are fraudulent.
7) In November 2018 I called to check on status of accounts ending in #0001 and #0002; there was no information regarding any amounts due or past due. This made me certain that BOA had read my last fax and could see that I was not at fault.
8) December 2018, I received a letter from BOA stating that I owe $264. 60. I called and found out that I have been charged late fees even though my account was closed. If an account is closed doesn’t BOA know that a customer does not have access to online banking? Are banks allowed to add late fees without the customer knowing they are being charged?"
Bank of America responded: that I “reported card lost or stolen”. This is not true. I closed it after that I no longer trusted Bank of America after I made two BILL PAY transactions in April 2018 for $1000 each to be paid to a Hospital. One of the $1000 payments never got sent to the Hospital. Instead, I noticed suspicious activity in the BILL PAY history such as numerous checks listed there, but no amounts attached to the check numbers. I have made numerous calls and have sent faxes to BOA so they can correct all of the above mentioned problems...BY PHONE and FAX the operators always transfer me to other departments; nothing ever solved: 08/05/18 Mindy in Tennessee (877) 388-6578, 09/21/19 Tiffany from Dispute Department, 09/21/19 Micada from Fraud Department, 10/04/18 Koesha of Nevada (866) 266-0212 Existing Claims transferred me to Steven in Tennessee, 10/04/18 Steven of Tennessee.
01/09/19 Aerian of Florida (888) 266-0212 Existing Claims told me I had to call another number, 01/09/19 Alisha of Tennessee (800) 634-2927, 01/10/19 Didn’t write down contact name: (800) 472-7970 Fraud, FAX (888) 672-6262 BILLING DISPUTE – 8/6/18 Faxed copies of return shipping receipts to JOFE WEB GROUP and ASHLEY MADRID TX/ACTIVE LIVING ENTERPRISES (share the same address), 9/25/18 Faxed my research log on the companies who got my credit card number from Ashley Madrid TX, 10/09/18 Faxed document of names of all companies that charged me different prices for the same two items (i only ordered one time from Ashley Madrid TX/Active Living Enterprises).
Documented addresses and number of packages I received and did not receive, even though I was charged. Bank of America is/was obviously in cahoots with these con companies because even though I showed proof of returning and cancelling purchases, they continue to ruin my good credit which was at 790 before dealing with them.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
Friday night, I attempted to use my trusty Bank of America debit card and look it’s been blocked for suspicious activity, odd. I haven’t used it all day nor have transactions gone through; let me give them a call to open my card back up...3 hrs later still no answer, now I’m embarrassed and feel like a ** idiot, how’s this for service? I can’t even use my mobile app or go online to verify my card/identity/or purchases! Maybe I should try and call again...2 hrs later ‘all reps are busy’ so let me guess. For about 5 hrs nobody was available?! Just say you’re ** closed!!! Allow me the consumer access to MY MONEY!!! We can deal with fraud when you're open. Bank of America are a bunch of ** crooks! Oh but they’re always available to charge you $35!
Reviewed March 22, 2019
Lets just say for over a year I've had 8 different debit cards all go bad after 2-4 time use with only the chip working. As of last month they've been playing games with me. It all started when they shut off my card first without alerting me, when I asked they couldn't give me definite answer, just kept transferring me over to different departments. Ended up paying $15 for my debit card to be expedited due to the fact that I had a rental in my possession and couldn't return car without updated payment info. UPS ended up not giving me package for some BS, when I called to get it resent out. I had to repay them $15 again to then find out 3 days later the person charged me for the expedited service but didn't even send out the card. I racked up $650 dollars in car rental due to that.
This Monday (3/18/19) when I was trying to return the rental, found out they closed my account and took my money; according to them... "They'll send out a check and should receive it within 10 business days for the remaining money on my account." I sure ** hope they do. And all I got for an answer regarding about why they closed my account was... Pending bankruptcy, frauds, and of course "someone closed my account" and yes I got multiple answers. Now I really hope whoever is reading this and has Bank of America get out and take your money before you are next. It has already started the same situation or similar to others to my friends that have BOA.
Reviewed March 21, 2019
Bank of America is the most non-customer friendly business (not just banks) that I’ve ever dealt with. They no longer have a drive-thru window open. This is such an inconvenience for the elderly and those who are disabled and/or sick. When the weather is bad, it’s even worse. When I asked a teller about this, she got an attitude with me. They also have very high rates and fees! Don’t consider this bank!
Reviewed March 21, 2019
It’s hardly to believe, but YES, this is actually happened. One of the Customer Service employees, who additionally was extremely rude and unprofessional, reported pending bankruptcy on my accounts, obviously didn’t understand what I am actually saying. As a result my $30,000!!! credit cards account has been closed!!! I hope they will revise it, however I was told it’s up to the credit department now. Unbelievable.... I’m a customer with them for 10 years now, and this badly hurt my credit only because their employee couldn’t understand/speak English.
Reviewed March 20, 2019
I have banked with them for well over 15 years with either checking, credit cards and mortgage. I have NEVER been late on a payment, ever. So because some of the horrible things they do I end up leaving and getting a checking/savings with an amazing credit union. I bill pay all my bills and had set up a payment for a credit card through them. I accidentally scheduled it for the wrong day. I called to explain and because of my history hoped they could waive the late payment fee one time. Nope... Ms. Stephanie "rude" from Montana refused. Even though through out the past 15 years I have had some kind of account with them I have never had a late payment, she refused. I am so done with that BS and recommend you take your business to some place that actually cares about your business. Because BOA does not. At all.
Reviewed March 19, 2019
I wouldn't even give him one star but I had to do that to leave a review. I opened up a checking account at Bank of America over a year ago and never had any overdrafts or issues. Until one day a friend asked me to cash a check for them. The check was for a job written from Bank of America. I went to my branch to validate the check, and was told it was a valid account and to deposit. I did this. Within 3 days both of my accounts were closed due to a fraudulent check. The same check they verified and told me to deposit. My dad sent me money through Zelle and surprisingly it went to the Bank of America checking account. The 1 in closure. When I called the bank and told them I wanted to withdraw those funds, I was told I could deposit but not withdraw until the account was fully closed. I said I will go into the branch and close it. They said I couldn't they would do it within 14 days and send me a check. Don't ever bank with them.
Reviewed March 18, 2019
After calling Bank of America the system hung up on me. I called back to press 10 numbers, then had to wait 20 minutes for a call back only to be transferred to another department and wait another 10 minutes. The phone system assumed I was calling from my mobile app and wanted to send me a text but I was calling from a phone. Bank of America does not deserve any JD power award for their customer service which sucks but I will say the people are friendly. It's not their fault.
Reviewed March 17, 2019
Many website features do not work in Chrome, I tried to open BofA website in Safari, and their other features do not work. Still charging my account a monthly fee after the funds were added. Terrible user experience.
Reviewed March 17, 2019
My daughter had a banking account which is linked to mine. A week ago, BOA closed her account and we were told that she would never be able to bank with them in the future. This was a shock because we have no clue as to why. When we called customer service, we were informed that it was because someone tried to fraudulently gain access to her account. If that was the case, why then is she being punished.
So we called the department that is responsible for closing accounts. We were told that the closure was not due to any type of fraud at all. So I asked the question again as to why the account was closed, and this was the response. "BANK OF AMERICA HAS THE RIGHT TO CLOSE YOUR ACCOUNT AT ANY TIME AND WITHOUT ANY EXPLANATION."
I was told that we would be receiving a letter in the mail indicating why it was close. Here is what the letters says. "As we previously notified you, we've closed your account. The cashiers check is for the account balance. If you have any questions about this matter you can call us at 877..." Again no explanation. This feels so unfair. If we knew what was wrong, we could correct it or not repeat it in the future. As of now we don't have a clue. I guess we will never know. Bank of America is doing very shady business.
Reviewed March 16, 2019
I am a defense contractor working in austere environments in the Middle East, I have been doing this for ten years. Come this Nov, I fill out my travel dates every time I fly and as of today, Bank of America has shut my card off 23 times while I am deployed. This has caused missed flights, put me in dangerous predicaments and caused me undue stress. I am as of now stuck in Iraq with a card that was shut off around 0100 hours and have been on hold with them for 2.5 plus hours. NEVER EVER open an account with this company, you're nothing but number, lawsuit to follow. What is incredible is BOA was just sued last year and settled for 66 million dollars from customers being double charged and for customer complaints. I may have to call the Department of Defense to get me out of the Middle East. As of 0400 hours still no one has picked the phone up at the bank.
Reviewed March 15, 2019
In March/02/2019 I was attended for ** in Bank of America 20431 US-441, Boca Raton, FL 33498. She was a formidable person. Good to know that there are people just like her in the world. Thank you so much. Marcelo
Reviewed March 15, 2019
Worst experience ever, opening a checking account for a loved one who receives social security. I am their direct payee. After opening the checking account by depositing a social security check I was told to go into the bank the next day as funds would be available to withdraw. I relied on the funds being available to buy medication for my loved one, just to be told that the checking account was closed and I would have to wait 3 days to receive the money back. I waited the three days. Went into the branch where I open the account 2101 North Harbor Boulevard Fullerton California. My banker with ** and **. I was told I'd have to wait another week for funds in addition to the three days I had already waited. This was all/risk closure department at corporate office.
I called risk management on my own and was told that it would be escalated to the risk closure manager per my request. I was also was told that I'd get a call by the end of the day but we all know that nobody ever calls back on a Friday by the end of the day. So I took it upon myself to call back 3 hours later and no one in risk Management would talk to me. In fact ** in the risk closure department advised me that not one supervisor would take my call since I've already asked elated it. They all refused.
I will wait until the end of today to see if I get a callback but I'm not banking on it just like I'm not banking with Bank of America and I would never recommend them to anyone after this. I have a sick loved one who is in need of medication and because of this huge delay and withholding guaranteed funds from the state. My loved one will have to go longer without medication that is necessary to function daily. I give them zero Stars unless this can be made right.
Reviewed March 14, 2019
Woke up to $100+ in overdraft fees despite transferring funds to cover! They've changed their policy on how many "Overdraft Fees" they charge you as well as eliminated the 24 hour period to cover. Complete crooks.
Reviewed March 14, 2019
Went Bank of America branch at Loop 12 Dallas Texas to cash a check one of their customers wrote to me. They treated me like I was there to rob them, 45 minutes. 12 mgrs 2 tellers ridiculous. "Why dont you take this check to your bank," they said. Like I was bothering them. I guess they dont need the 8 dollars of revenue.
Reviewed March 13, 2019
They have changed some things in their systems and now they found creative ways to take our money. Stay away, most other banks are better. I've been a business customer since 2011, never had real problems until this year - a couple of months ago. First they tricked me with the expiration day of my cc proportion. What they do is putting other promotions banner on your cc payment page that looks like they are stating your expiration date, however it is a later date, so every month when you go online to pay your bill you think you have more time with 0 interest when in fact the interests are kicking in sooner.
After communicating with everyone, the management sad they are not going to help and said the the CEO asked not to contact them again. Then with business checking account, they started billing me $18 a month - no less - because I didn't spend enough on the debit card regardless of thousand of dollars spent monthly via checks and electronic. I had enough! Switched now to Republic Bank. Everything is FREE.
Reviewed March 13, 2019
I have desperately been trying to contact BoA and it is getting ridiculous. A new credit card has been sent to who knows where in NYC and I currently do not reside there. There is no number I can call - only my original teller's email address, and she is not responding to any email. I have tried every number on the website and they are coming back as ‘barred’, ’not in service’ or 'can't be reached'. I need to unlock my Debit card and I can only do so with the ‘new’ credit card details which of course, I do not have as I am back in NZ.
I need urgent help before someone finds and activates this new credit card. Yet there is absolutely NOTHING I can do from outside of the US. I was never told that this would be an issue. I have my original credit card, I have NO idea why I have randomly been issued a new one. In addition, I cannot change my number on the website to my NZ number, as my US number can't be reached here. There is NO guidance anywhere on the website. It's absolutely horrible that I can't do or contact BoA from a country outside of the US. ABSOLUTELY USELESS bank, website is not helpful at all. Kind Regards, Gemma.
Reviewed March 12, 2019
In February of 2019 I bought air ticket from Iberia Airline offices in Miami, Florida for travel from New York to Rome, Italy on Bank of America credit card. I was located in the kitchen of my home in Slidell, Louisiana. The B of A charged me $16.45 cents foreign transaction fee because, they say, one of the Iberia's computers located in Spain processed the transaction. Iberia's office staff in Miami denied this saying they processed the transaction in Miami offices. My demand for refund of $16.45 was rebuffed by the B of A.
Reviewed March 11, 2019
I started banking with Bank of America and within 1 week BOA closed my account down. BOA forgets it's the customers who open up an account, and it's their money to spend however the customer chooses. I have a great credit score, never had any problems with banking until BOA. I'm disabled, so I opened an online account. I tried to wire my own money for business purposes, and BOA locked my account down. This is ** poor business practices!!! I went into the bank, and talked to a representative. That representative started asking me personal questions that weren't any of their business.
I'm an honest person, being accused of fraudulent conduct with my own account, based on 1 person's opinion, only because I shouldn't have to tell my personal life/business to anyone I choose not to. The Representative made me feel like she was asking into my life to see if someone was scamming me. I have never experienced such bad business in my entire life! I wouldn't recommend BOA to anybody, till they put their customers 1st!!! Oh, I'm so mad, I can't access my own darn money. That's wrong! I'm done with BOA, and I had only been with them 1 week. My credit score, last checked was in the 800's. Apparently, they are doing something wrong! Be warned!!!
Reviewed March 10, 2019
I received a ‘targeted’ promotion from Bank of America. This means that they already had somewhat of an idea about my eligibility for an account. I opened a 2nd tier checking account online on 3/5/19. I received an e-mail stating that my application was being processed. I contacted the application department with my confirmation number and was told I needed to answer some security questions to verify my identity. Cool, easy to do, no problem.
My account was approved and I had initiated an ACH transfer from my current bank. After a few days of not hearing anything from them, I decided to call because they did manage to withdraw the funds from my account but I never got anything in the mail and no more email communications. I was transferred to the fraud department and told I needed to bring 2 forms of ID into a financial center. I walked across the street from my job, to the Bank of America. I was then told that my account was closed because they could not verify my identity. This was a bit of a shock because I completed the identity verification over the phone and then never received any requests for further verification.
Then, the worst part was that the account had been closed before receiving my deposit and they had zero record of it. I still wanted to open an account because I am having a lot of problems with my current banks availability of certain services, and I would love to take advantage of the bonus deposit promotion I was offered. I was told I would have to make another minimum deposit of $100 in order to do this.
Now, they couldn’t tell me when or even IF I would receive my original $100 deposit, so not really jumping at the idea of handing over more money. So, I still, as of 3/10/19 have not gotten any information on what happened to my money. I also have a sneaking suspicion that I will not be eligible for the promotion as the account technically WAS open, and then closed-the terms & conditions state anyone who has had an account in the last 6 months is not eligible. So even though the account was closed before it was funded, and they had no problem taking money out of my account, they will most likely use this as a reason to not pay the promotion. The promotion I didn’t seek out on my own.
Also, how is it legal to withdraw funds from an account BEFORE verifying identity and how about keeping the application on hold until after everything is verified instead of opening it just to close it without even contacting the person to get more information? Totally ridiculous for an institution of this size. I’ve opened all of my accounts online with other banks and have never had so many issues. I’m including small online only banks like Varo in that statement. These startups are so much more trustworthy and have better interest rates and rewards so it makes me wonder how long consumers will continue to let these big banks get away with these practices?
Reviewed March 8, 2019
I opened an account online which got confirmation it was approved and opened. I was given an account number and I set up my online banking. I set up direct deposit with my employer with the information given and when I went to the branch this morning to withdraw my funds, I was told the account had been closed. I wasn't given any notice nor did they try to call me.
On top of that the direct deposit was received and the branch was unable to give me the funds. I was told that the funds would be returned to my employer after the deposits posts to the account which would be by Monday. This has been a great inconvenience as those were funds were needed for payment of bills. I will have to wait a week before I get those funds from my employer. I am very disappointed with Bank of America. I've been banking with Suntrust for 10 years and never had this issue. I was going to make the change due to the merger and also location inconvenience. Now, Bank of America will not be my choice again.
Reviewed March 8, 2019
I have been with this company when they were Seafirst back. The customer service has gone downhill so badly it is unbelievable. I have over 100,000.00 in their establishment and I wanted a cashier's check for a transaction I needed completed. They wanted to charge me for the check $15.00. I asked if they would waive the fee and was denied. I am so tired of the charges for every little thing. To make matters worse the teller had all of the personality of a dial tone.

Reviewed March 7, 2019
I had a credit BOA credit card, and I notice they are charging me transaction I did not made and they can’t find them in their system. So I call but they said, "Sorry we can’t find them so you just have to pay anyway." That insane and I don’t know how can help me but they are stolen money from me. So be careful with them, hope they enjoy that money they got from me with their family.
Reviewed March 7, 2019
I've been on hold a total of 30 minutes. The automated system is a **! I was given a secure cashier's check from Chase and BOA placed a 2 week hold on it. I've been with BOA for YEARS and they're still placing holds on my checks. I've NEVER given them a reason to believe my checks were fraudulent and I never bounced a check, yet they treat me like a ** criminal. As soon as I speak to the next available associate, I am taking my money to another bank.
Reviewed March 6, 2019
I had received a temporary card from BOA and when I went to a shopping mall around the Holidays I took funds out of my account so that I would not have to use my debit card. I ended up losing my card at the mall so I filing a police report. I tried to use the online app to block my card and was unable to by the card being a temporary card. So the Following day the whomever had my card and was trying to make Walmart purchases but the purchases declined and I received a text message asking was I authorizing those transactions from Walmart and Louis Vuitton, I texted back no and the card was blocked. I contacted BOA and filed a dispute and a temporary credit was issued. Weeks later they recouped the fund stating since they saw I had made purchases with them in the past that's why the fund was recouped. Ain't that some **.
I contacted the LV and the rep stated my name was used but my personal information was not to contact my bank. So when I contacted BOA they did not even do a full investigation on that I don't transactions with them is why they took my funds back. This will be my first and last time doing business with this company. I have a business account. In no way in Heck I will ever do business with this company again. As we all know If you have shopped at LV you have your own personal account that links to the information on your Identification and the purchase that was not use was not linked to my account.
Reviewed March 6, 2019
I deposited a small amount of cash last night (3/5/19) and the ATM machine malfunctioned. I called the number provided, was bombarded with ads, only to find that there was no option to talk to the electronics claim team. Instead, I got an automated call system that took 10 minutes just to navigate through the phone maze. I have to wait 20-30 minutes to speak to anyone, just to be forwarded to the electronics claim team, and then wait another 20-30 minutes. The option to be called back later is not functioning correctly either, so I literally have to waste my minutes just listening to ads I don't care about. Absurdly ridiculous for a billion dollar bank. Seriously, bank with someone else, Bank of America isn't worth it.
Reviewed March 5, 2019
I asked them to transfer my TD and Fidelity account to Merrill Edge so I can combine my accounts. It's all screwed! Losing my stock from TD transfer and missing all critical cost information. At least they called me to explain that they are working on it. But are you seriously. It's going to take 30 days to correct all the information. Who is paying for all the potential losses during this period? Are you just not caring about your investment customers? I can move all my banking account and investment account somewhere else.
Reviewed March 5, 2019
Bank of America customers, BEWARE. Normally I read customer reviews for products and services I use. I should have checked the reviews for Bank of America before I opened a checking account. On the Consumer Affairs website there are 475 reviews in the past year rating them with 1 star. My experience was that I have a mortgage with them. We were informed that to pay additional principal on the mortgage we are required to have a checking account with Bank of America. So we opened an account. The same day we were notified that we had an overdraft of $888,888.88. That turned out to be their code for a problem with the account.
After calling them they informed us that they are closing our accounts. The reason? It was a business decision. When I asked what that Sign In or Create an Account, was based on, they told me that in the policies and procedures when I first opened the account it stated that they can close any account at any time with no reason. I couldn’t believe it. I will be reading all customer reviews from now on. Go read them. They are very interesting.
Reviewed March 5, 2019
Have NOT been able to access the WEBSITE at all and it's been since 2-23-2019. Called them find them and they DON'T even know what's going on. This has happened before and it was over 2 weeks before the stupid site came back up. ONLY choices is: Call their phone numbers or physically go to the bank or drive thru ATM. To be on the safe side - open a separate account at a different institute, I'm glad I did.
Reviewed March 5, 2019
Very unhappy with BOA. The auto pay is set up from BOA checking to BOA credit card. The first auto pay did not pay at all and charged me more than $30 interest fee. The second auto pay overpaid and caused me overdraft and charged me $25 return check fee. It is totally the auto pay issue. BOA requires me to take the responsibility and never agreed to refund the fee.
Reviewed March 4, 2019
All of a sudden I can't access my account. My password, of a thousand years, doesn't work anymore. Probably a good thing. The most annoying thing is, that there is no way to contact online banking except through phone or mail. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? ONLINE BANKING??? What kind of archaic bank system are we working with? PHONE or MAIL?
Reviewed March 2, 2019
We have had a checking account and I a CD for nearly 15 years. Because they felt compelled to find out what my husband's profession was and he did not respond, they closed our checking account. We received a notice in the mail four days after the closure and must wait 10 days for the monies from the account even though it was from a direct deposit 5 months ago. I called to discuss and was offered an option for callback that failed. After waiting for 70 minutes a nice male answered and put me on hold for 10 minutes while he researched. He checked in with me periodically. He said he had to transfer me to another department only to transfer me to a closed department that promptly ended the call.
I called back and was able to opt for the callback which came approximately an hour later. I spoke to a woman who put me on hold for ten minutes. When she returned to me she started to explain and within 20 seconds disconnected the call. Another call with no callback even offered and after another hour the call was answered. Several short holds for research and a transfer to a supervisor who offered no assistance only that I had to talk to the compliance department on a business day. Explained that they closed the account with my husband as they didn’t know his profession. My CD they could renew but the checking closed. 4.5 hours total and now I face hours of sitting in the branch to close my CD that renewed at a lower rate than a regular no tier savings account.
Reviewed March 1, 2019
Nine days for a hold on a check for less than 5,000...seriously? This deposit was made through the mobile app. It would have been helpful if I got some notification before I completed the transaction. I have made deposits in my M&T checking account and it didnt take longer than five days. Done with Bank of America.
Reviewed March 1, 2019
Being fraudly paid by unknown user - I create my credit card on Bank of America in Edison at 2019. In several weeks, I get weird notifications from being paid on 2018. Using this credit card brings me a weird and bad experience. The credit card wrongly report my wrong payment is being paid on 2018.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2019
They don’t have good resolving skills at all. They don’t respect smaller business. They put in hold a check up to 10 days. I’ve had my account for over 10 years with them. Obviously, I’m going to cancel my account in this bank and open up a new one in another. I do not recommend this bank for smaller businesses.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2019
I'll start off by saying at the beginning of the year the bank did waive some fees for me that they really were not obligated to. But it appears now they're on an aggressive mission to collect back what they waived and then some. This is what the bank does, first of all forget accessing your account online or via the app. The bank tells you that information is not accurate. Well why give me access to something that you know is not accurate. How can I make informed decisions if what I see is not accurate.
I had an incident when I saw one figure and acted accordingly. I also mentally calculate what I spend. Turned out I was short by a few dollars and boom I got charged the overdraft fee. I pled my case. What did the bank say, well the figure on the app is not accurate but in any event I'm not entitled to any fees being waived. But I argued the overdraft fee happened only because the figures were inaccurate. Not a problem I created. Nope too bad, no more fees being waived, they're not budging. Ok fine I move on.
The following week, something similar. This time I am partly at fault. I did forget a reoccurring charge, but fine I was willing to pay the overdraft fee for that. However when I checked my account I'm charged TWO fees. Why?? So this is how the bank did it, I had two charges including the one I did not have sufficient money for. The charge I KNOW I had enough money for was made after some purchases, which again I know I left sufficient money for. How am I sure, well after I made said purchases I immediately went to my account to check. The forgotten charge came the following day. So what did the bank do the following day. All my transactions were rearranged including the forgotten fee so now it looks like my account was over drafted twice.
Makes sense...ok let me make sure you understand what I mean. I made transactions in the order of A, B, C. Enough money for all these transactions. The following day transaction D is posted to my account. This is the charge I did not have sufficient funds for. Fine. I won't argue. I did slip up. I'll pay my overdraft fee. The day after that I check my account, so now transaction D is posted first (it is also the largest amount), and then the other charges are listed from largest to smallest. Now what that does is show that I did not have enough for the last TWO transactions. So guess what, I now have two overdraft fees.
When I call the bank they say, "Yes we post the larger transactions first always". Wait, what? What does that have to do with me? Transactions A, B and C all were made a whole day before transaction D was posted. How do you decide 48 hours later to post in order of amount. Not fair. I want my money back. Nope they say, "You not entitled to any waiving". I acknowledged and said I should rightfully pay the overdraft fee for transaction D, but it's not fair that I have to pay for this second transaction that I had money to cover when I made it. Nope they not budging, the manager even calls me back to lecture me on better money management.
Ok whatever. I just give up. Guess what, same scenario just happened again! I'm not even calling them, this week will be the LAST paycheck that comes into that account and I will never use them again. I'll take my business elsewhere to people who aren't working overtime to scam and steal for me. I'll stick with the credit union. Thanks.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2019
On 2/15/2019 at 9 am PST I have seen a few authorization codes and a fraud alert voice message on my Google Voice number claiming to be from Bank of America but I noticed the contact number they mentioned is different from actual BOA fraud protection department. I immediately called the correct number and reported about the authorization codes and voice message. The agent looked into my account and informed about a Zelle transfer of $950 to a person. I didn't recognize the transfer or person and I actually did not authorize any transfer (transfer happened at 7.56 am PST while I was sleeping). The agent put a hold on my account and filed a fraud protection claim and then asked me to go to the nearest branch and open a new account. I went to the branch and opened a new account and got the money transferred to new account. I didn't file any police complaint assuming BOA would resolve the issue with a refund.
ON 2/15 I called BOA and inquired about the claim and I was told that the claim was denied with the reason "authorization code was sent to the mobile number". I had no clue what to do and immediately went to local police department office and filed a complaint and I didn't hear anything back from the officer yet. I have no idea how the transfer has happened and how the money got stolen. But bank refusing to refund the stolen money and closed the case. I am not sure what I can do from here to get my money back.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2019
Fees, fees & more fees! Originally I was told (by customer service) that as long as I made a monthly direct deposit of $200 to my checking account, I would not be charged a fee of $12. My checking account is used for my son's child support. I receive 2 payments a month that total about or over $200 (it's not consistent). BOA charged me a monthly fee & took my CHILD support money! I called customer service explained the situation, eventually after 45 mins I got my $12 back. Then was told it needed to be $200 direct deposit. I say ok, I'm doing that. I then set up a direct deposit of $25 extra dollars from another bank account to equal $225 a month (just in case), next month comes with another $12 fee.
Call customer service again! They then proceed to tell me it needs to be one direct deposit that equals $200! Angry wasn't even the word at that point! She wouldnt give me back my $12, I told the woman that's not fair to the parents who are doing the best to pay support, if the other parent doesn't make enough that week they may not be able to give 1 lump sum of $200, I shouldnt be penalized nor should you be allowed to penalize my child by taking my child's money. They need to live. He uses it for school lunch, hygiene products, sports, his basic stuff to survive/live. The only reason I set up this account is because my son is a little older with a very small part time job and he now has a checking account at BOA (with my name attached to learn some responsibility) and it's easier to transfer his child support money over to him (as he needs it/ration it out).
Originally when this $200 monthly direct deposit started, nowhere in their regulations did it say 1 deposit equaling $200, it just said $200 direct deposit. Technically that means as long as I have direct deposits that all equal $200 (Bank Of America) I should not be charged any fees! Since then their rules have been reworded, I've taken the time to read them. I am so sick of BOA! Always some new rule/fee change and a notice about their rules that could change at their discretion without notice to save their butts. I guess they're tired of being sued and losing! Save your money for another bank! I am in the process of switching banks! This happened with my linked savings account.
Originally when I opened my checking account and linked a new savings account, the bank employee said my savings is free if I have $10 monthly direct deposit from my checking. Well for 3 months I kept getting charged $3 fees and finally on the 3rd month customer service said it's a monthly $20 direct deposit. I said no that's not what my contract I signed off on said. Customer Service said well you will have to call every month and try to get that fee back then. I closed that account and stopped my direct deposit from my job. I then made my checking account a child support account. Then this new rule of $200 direct deposit started. I'm done with them! It's not how you run a business. No one will want to work with you.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2019
I have been a Bank of America for quite a few years, but my experience the last 3 months has made me start thinking about going to another bank. I initiated a dispute 2 months ago for a recurring charge that increased by 50% without my knowledge or authorization. For the first month they removed the charge. However for the second month the amount is still sitting on my credit card. When I call to ask the BOA rep how to remove, he said it was still being investigated. Then I asked him if closing my credit card account would stop the automated charges and he said yes. So I closed my account.
I called back in two days to find the status of my dispute, and still no update. However this BOA rep told me that the automated charges will never stop, even on a closed account. By this point I asked to speak to a supervisor who tells me that both BOA reps are wrong, however she still did not tell me what the correct process is. So I closed my account based on their response and they tell me it was my decision. Yes, my decision based on the information I was given by them. I am going onto the third month and still no resolution on the dispute. And the only response I get on the credit card is I can apply for another one. At this point I would not recommend bank for any banking needs. If their employees do not know their own internal processes, and they have you close an account when you do not need to, I am having a hard time trusting them with any of my money.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2019
I have used BOA for quite a few years but the last 2 months are giving me pause. In early January I transferred my balance elsewhere because my promotional rate was going to expire at the end of the month. I had been paying it down with automatic payments of $100/month drawn on my checking account for at least 6 months. The transfer went through but they still withdrew $54.10 from my checking account when I had a zero balance. Thinking that auto draft was still on I called them up, requested it turned off and that the $$ be returned to my checking.
I got my credit a week later- all good. A month later they now take another $56.02 from my checking account!! I called and they are trying to say it's not them. It's my bank's fault. The bank is just giving them my money... Call the bank... REALLY?? I can guess what my credit union is going to say... That's not a service they offer... How do I get their mitts off of my checking account??? And WHO is liable if I incurred an overdraft due to them helping themselves to MY money??
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2019
I have been a customer of Bank of America since 1996 and they refused to admit that they even value my business. My ex-husband in one month charged over 35,000 to my Bank of America Card. In the divorce, I got this bill and paid on it every month and on time. 1/2019 I made the final payment - woo hoo. 2/2019 I got an interest bill for $9.42. I was speechless, Bank of America has received thousands of dollars in interest from me and now they refuse to remove the $9.42 because "I owe them this interest." It is not about the money, it is the principle. "Crystal" in West Virginia should be ashamed of her sterile tone and communication skills. I think that if you pay the bill off in full that they should not charge you any more interest. The average person thinks that when they pay the bill off that it is paid off. Don't be fooled and don't think that they value you. Again, it is not about the money it is the principle!
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2019
Bank of America has the absolute worst customer service. Its automated system is the most frustratingly incompetent system I have ever encountered. I will be dropping this account if they ever answer the phone!
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2019
$300 New Checking promotion not honored. I had a promotional offer for $300 pop up for me when I was logging into my account online. I accepted the offer by clicking the link and followed the process to open a new checking account and completed the $4000 in direct deposit funding yet I only received $100. I called Bank of America and after 40 min of holding finally got a department that had to reroute me. I was finally transferred to an account manager which pretty much just called me a liar in nicer terms, telling me that my eyes had deceived me as the promotion was just for $100. I may not be the smartest person on the planet but I can assure you I know the difference between $100 and $300, thank you very much. She refused to do anything further about the matter so now I'm left with speaking about my experience with the virtual world. What happened to you Bank of America. You're seriously slipping on the client service experience.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
Bank of America alone is the biggest joke in the banking industry in my 45 years experience as a CPA, CFO. You can't get past the support system without some account number you may or may not have on you at the time, and when you do finally get someone, it's from another country! I don't even have anything polite to say about any branch staff! They have to offer such great deals, bonus bank accounts, credit cards when really the Discover Card is by far the best choice in the long run, don't fool yourself!
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
Management in this branch has no regards for customers. They are extremely slow in providing services at the teller. Any time people ask why there is just one teller agent they become defensive. It is a shame to see three or four employees chatting in an office while the line grows and elderly people have to wait for over half an hour to be attended.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
Bank of America's loan website is totally useless and doesn't answer half the questions you may have on your loan, yet, when you call customer service you are NEVER able to get through to an agent regardless of what day of the week or time of day you call. They are impossible to do business with. The next time I purchase any type of vehicle if they offer financing through BOA even if it's the lowest interest rate there is no way we will do business with them again.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
First I went through the automated system and selected that I would like to receive a call back instead of wait in line. When the call back came, the system would not accept my input (I WAS pressing the #1 to say I was indeed on the line). I went through the process a second time, calling again and this time holding for a full 10 minutes. The woman who took my call, Marilyn in Montana, was extremely unhelpful. She told me there was nothing she could do, that I needed to come into the bank or have her send my card to a DOMESTIC address. (I am out of the country and having difficulty transferring funds). When I asked if there was anyone else I could speak to, she said "certainly" and transferred me right back to the beginning of the automated system, to the 10-minute wait list. I am done with BofA, this isn't my first bad experience with customer service.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2019
Terrible business practices, long wait times to correct their errors, failed to update critical information on my accounts, causing bills to be sent to a non-existent address after multiple calls to change address.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2019
I have two Bank of America Cards and have my house financed through them. One time I am late with a payment by 3 days and they can't drop the late fee. I've never had any problems with other credit card companies dropping a late fee the very first time you are late especially when you have been with them for so many years! Obviously they do not appreciate their good customers. I will pay this card off ASAP and close my accounts with them!
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2019
It is hard to resolve anything when 99% of the agents have no idea what they are talking about. They just spit out whatever comes to mind. You can call 10 times and get 10 different answers to the same question. What a waste of time. Then there is the blatant defensive rudeness and denial. Definitely low class and not where you want your money or anything for that matter. CHASE has 100x better service.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2019
After receiving an approval letter stating I was approved for an auto loan, I went to the dealer and the dealer submitted all paperwork on a Thursday, that same day the purchase request went to the underwriting team where it sat for 5 days. No one in the customer service was able to get me an answer on why it was taking so long nor have a point of contact for the supervisor of the underwriting team. This has been the longest I've been on trying to purchase a car (*going on day #6 and no answer yet). I should have gone with USAA despite their high rates, their customer service is always on point and responsible. Bank of America is the true definition of incompetence and procrastination.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2019
I have 2 checking account and a savings account. My children have student accounts. One account was incurring fees due to some change they did made, I called in and they were able to fix it for me. Then my other checking account that was not incurring any fees, again they changed something and notified through letter that even though I have two separate direct deposited of $217 depositing every month since it wasn't a single transaction of $250 or more they would charge me. So to abide I have my payroll slip my check into 2 separate accounts to avoid fees, Now, the final straw is my savings account. Before as long as I have $100 there was no fee. Now they raised the "daily" min in order to avoid fees. I have enough daily things to have to worry about than to have to worry about my bank finding ways to steal my money. What a disappointment.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2019
I was looking for an email for pet medication and noticed an email from Bank of America, letting me know my bill was ready. Since I paid my cc balance in full on 02/01/2019, I figured it had to be a mistake and almost blew it off. No, not a mistake, they charged me a minimum interest charge on an account with a zero balance.
I called, and after a 42 minute wait, I was told it was because when an online payment failed to go through months earlier and the next payment I had made was only my regular $200. I may have paid $200 or more a month, but my payments were only $25 a month. So either B of A charges you to pay off credit cards early, of they wont admit when they make mistakes. I had already paid for their website failure months before, now they use the same excuse to charge more. Granted it was only 1.50, but do that to millions of customers. The late fees and charges for a bill I didn't know existed, would have financially ruined me. They also put my good credit at risk, again!
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2019
Bank of America deemed it necessary to close my credit card account that was opened three months ago. I've made every payment in the short history of that opened account. I didn't know they can review your credit without notice and close accounts as they see fit. My credit history is not great but in the high 600's as I write this. There was no contact with me prior to them pulling my credit again and then closing my account. I was blown away when I received the letter explaining my account was closed. I have never used Bank of America before and after this incident my family and I will never use them in the future. Chase is a much better bank to use. I hope this helps anyone deciding if they should apply for anything with Bank of America. What a shame.
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2019
Customer care? More like screw the customer. I spoke to 3 representatives, and neither one was helpful. They speak to you like you’re an idiot. Not once was I able to speak to a supervisor. First they charged me $35 overdraft fee for being $3 shy on my account, then 2 days later they charged me another $35 overdraft fee, even though I had the funds in my account. Tried to get an explanation, and the woman told me the mobile app is inaccurate, and I need to use online banking. I’ve used their app for many years, I’ve been a Bank of America customer for 12 years.
When asked to speak to a supervisor, the first rep told me she’s helping others, to which I agreed to wait on hold. After 10 minutes of hold she refused to get a supervisor on the line. The last rep didn’t even try, she said, "I can’t get you a supervisor," so she scheduled a call back in 3-6 business days. Throughout the years I’ve learned that they are allowed to refund one overdraft fee a year per account. Neither of the reps honored this. I’ll be changing banks. Not ok to treat people this way. I’m in customer service myself and I try every day to put a smile on someone’s face. They should be ashamed of themselves and their customer care skills.
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2019
My RV Loan is with Bank of America (had no choice) and I'm only 1 month in and I have now had to call over 5 times and have been on hold for over 30 min every time I call. All I wanted was for the auto pay to work. I had been told that they were able to get the payment, they didn't. As my due date approached they still didn't take the money so I called again and was told to make a payment online because the gal couldn't do it over the phone and she would cancel the auto pay just in case. I did that then nothing. Called back and was told it was in process. 2 days...nothing. Called again and she took payment by the phone and said she canceled the others. Take to 2 days later and they have taken 3 payments out of my account. They are the stupidest ** people and company! I'm currently on hold and am 20 min in and counting... Wish me luck!
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2019
Bank of America (BofA) sent me a promotional check to use and I have used one to pay my monthly rent. BofA emailed me that they feel that this was suspicious activity. I personally called in to verify that this check is legitimate and the agent confirmed that the hold will be released. They rejected the check later and now I am facing Late fee of $50 plus NSF fee of $25. On top of that, I was served 3 day eviction notice.
Also I need to make all future rent payments by Cashier's check or money order. The fraud department keep saying that they are not responsible for this consequence because they have sent me to confirm "Again" by email which I did not receive. The fraud department is a joke. All the people in fraud department is just repeating all the directions from their book. They are not going to help you at all if you have problems which happened by their mistake.
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2019
I have been with Bank of America for 7-8 years and nothing has happened to me like this. I had my tax money going go into an account that was overdrawn for a while. I transferred money to my active account. What I didn't know was that they froze the overdrawn account as inactive on the same day so overnight, they transferred it back from my active account to the old account. To make a long story short. I spent money yesterday so now my main account is overdrawn. My paycheck from my job hits tomorrow into the active account that is overdrawn So my paycheck will be swallowed up. I am completely drop dead broke till weeds. I explained my dire straits and they explained what was happening but it is still unacceptable. When I explained my situation they said Sorry and asked if there was anything else they can do. I am done at this bank and I am closing my accounts. I warn anyone not to bank with them.
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2019
Went to this branch today to deposit my loose change. I was told they do not accept any more. Loose change needs to be rolled. I asked why and when. Oh we have notices here as she shows me a 2 inch x 4 inch notice on one of the desks. Throws it in my face with a smug look and being rude. Also says it needs to be rolled again like I didn't hear her the first time. I have been with this bank for 15 years and never have been treated with such rudeness. I have seen a steady decline in Customer Service at this Branch over the last 2 years. Also all new management changes a few times. I think it is time for a change!!!
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2019
After a life change and severely reduced income, my Bank of America mortgage was sold to Bayview Loan Servicing because I could not make the payments. It took 2 years, but I was successful at obtaining a modification. They serviced my loan for 2 years without incident and then my loan went back to Bank of America. It has been a nightmare ever since. Instead of reevaluating my loan payment upon receiving the loan, they waited and one day I received a letter stating my payment had increased by $800 a month due to an escrow shortage. This is partially due to both banks having paid my insurance, which I discovered myself. Bank of America was clueless. Also there was a tax increase, which amounted to under $200 a month on a yearly basis. I received as much help as Bayview could give me given my loan was closed. I have no complaints with them.
I have haggled with Bank of America for 4 months now and have not been helped. On my own, I obtained a refund of the duplicate insurance payment and gave that directly to Bank of America. I was then told I was approximately $4700 short on my escrow account and not given any options to pay that, other than to increase my payment by $800 a month or to pay the $4700 in full to them. Now mind you, Bayview Loan Servicing had identified the same nearly $5000 escrow shortage and had increased my payment on a 60 month option to cover the shortage, so my monthly payment only increased slightly. At the time, they had presented to me to pay the amount in full, or 2 or 3 other options. Operative word being "options".
Bank of America then decided they needed to charge me again for the same shortage that I was already paying for. And again, the 2 options I was presented were to pay the $4700 in full or to increase my monthly payment by $800. I asked for an escrow review, which took months to accomplish. I kept receiving letters asking for the huge increased payment. Then I started receiving letters with different amounts due. It was crazy. And in the meantime, I discovered that my payments, which I was making monthly in the originally prescribed amount, and then in amounts that they specified, were not being credited. I had been given the OK to make that payment amount until the escrow account was analyzed and straightened out. However, that is not what happened.
Now I am getting pre-foreclosure letters. My credit score took a nosedive. And Bank of America says they cannot do anything because I did not make the higher payment. And NOW they tell me I should have been offered some options, but that they cannot go back and do anything nor can they do anything about the credit reporting because, after all, I did not make the huge increased payment that included money I was already paying towards in my previous payment.
Today in talking with the rep, I told her I felt like burning down my house, taking the insurance money and paying off Bank of America, and getting a loan with somebody else. There is no help. The hard work I did for the modification and to increase my credit score almost 200 points was for nothing. Why bother to make your payment on time when they don't care and won't fix their own mistakes? If this was the only option for a mortgage, I would rent. Do not ever get involved with this company.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2019
I am a retired person on a fixed income and about six months ago, a check that I had written to a charitable organization was stolen before reaching the recipient. The "Pay To line" and the signature were forged and it was cashed at a non-BOA bank. Instead of being an advocate for me in this situation and expediting a claim on my behalf, I have been waiting for 81 business. While this may not be the simplest of matters, it's also not very complicated. Every call to check on the progress has been met with excuses about how it can take up to 126 business days. If this is the best they can do to help a 30-year valued "Gold" customer, I feel sorry for those who do not have this status.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2019
So I opened an account on November 2018 and a few days later the bank decided to close my account. I still had (have) money on the account so they told me they will send a check to the address linked, I never received the check and after a thousands of visit to the bank the only answer I got was that I needed to prove that the check I deposit was made for me, when that check have my name printed very clearly. One thing I am sure of is that the Bank of America will not keep my money, I will do everything that is on my hands to get that money back.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2019
I will never, ever use Bank of America in any form or fashion again! I have tried on three occasions to have a payment withdrawn over the last three months. All three months our $800.00 has not pulled and processed. Today, I was transferred five times and on hold for over two hours and still do not have an answer to my problem. It seems there is no one that knows how to resolve my online payment issue. Tonight I finally got someone through online banking/troubleshooting (Brian from NY) and he was able to assist me within 20 minutes. I do realize that even though I was told by every representative that they were sorry for the inconvenience - they really were glad to transfer me. Not that it matters, but I am the superintendent of a large school district in Dallas area with over 3000 employees. I will gladly refer any banking institute with the exception of Bank of America to anyone in my district.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2019
Offer of service and support. Most times on phone for a minimum of 40- 60 minutes before anyone answers and they have the don't care attitude. Nothing seems to work as stated in their brochures. Going back to visa Capital One, real credit card copy.
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2019
Months after I got probate court authorization for the release of $500 left by my deceased father I still waiting for a response. I have gone to two branches so far. They made me to open an account where they will supposedly deposit the $500. After receiving a letter that I will be contacted by the bank still waiting. But not only that: BOA is charging my account monthly charge. I will pay $75 fee and go through the hazards to the court for a small claim. Perhaps they will spend thousands to their attorney.
Bank of America Company Information
- Company Name:
- Bank of America
- Company Type:
- Public
- Ticker Symbol:
- BAC
- Year Founded:
- 1992
- Address:
- 100 North Tryon St
- City:
- Charlotte
- State/Province:
- NC
- Postal Code:
- 28255
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.bankofamerica.com
