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About Bank of America

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Bank of America is one of the largest banks in the U.S. and offers a range of banking products, such as checking and savings accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs). Customers can also use Bank of America for financing through various cash-back credit cards, personal loans and home and auto loans.

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  • Savings, checking and investing options
  • Accounts for students
  • AI virtual assistant
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  • Account fees might apply
  • Low APYs
  • Required account minimums for checking accounts

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    Reviewed April 25, 2015

    Hey guys, so I recently got a application from Bass Pro Shop a loan I had got approved on a 12 month interest-free loan. I had signed the contract with clerk. Now Bank of America makes the approval on the loan. Now when I got approved I said, "Great." Signed the contract, make my monthly payments on bill, pay to Bank of america. Now 4 months go by and I am making the minimum payments as I am supposed to. I am 24 years old and I have never been late since I was 18 years old. Now I was out of town for about 6 months in Hawaii for work so I got no mail or nothing. I thought I was doing everything right. Never received a phone call or nothing.

    When I come back home I receive a letter from Bank of America saying they turned me into the credit union for not making the minimum payments?? I question them and show them I have been making the payments. They said, "No." They had charged me interest when it's only been 5 months on a 12 month interest-free loan. They had no comment when I said, "How come you guys decide to charge me interest now after it's been 5 months." Well they gave me the story, "Well, we have no record of a 12 month interest-free loan." However I was with my brother and mom when I signed this contract so somehow there is false advertisement or lack of communication somewhere.

    Now after arguing with them over the phone for the past 4 days talking to them, I paid off the remaining balance. I told them I would no longer ever bank with them again. So what do I get for making my minimum payments? A bad credit score. I don't recommend Bank of America ever again. I have called them numerous times trying to get a hold of the general manager to fix my situation that is not my fault.

    I talk to multiple employees saying they would contact me in 20 minutes. The first time, they said they will call me Sunday when he gets in. 2nd time said, "He will call you in 20 minutes." 3rd time, same story. So I think Bass Pro Shop and Bank of America needs better communication Between Each other. Now since they have sent me a statement of voiding the late fees they are claiming at fault. I am warning people not to get the Bass Pro Shop loan through Bank of America!! I did not want to write this letter but for them giving me a hard time going through all these runarounds not to fix my credit, I think this letter is much needed.

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    Reviewed April 24, 2015

    Bank of America debited my account for a 35.00 overdraft fee even though my account doesn't show ever having gone into a negative status. According to banking online my account dropped to .50 cents. The next transaction is a debit from Bank of America for $35.00 and a new account balance of -34.50. An auto deposit was made minutes following. Bank of America boasts a 24 hour window of time that if an account does go into overdraft and a deposit is made within that 24 hour time frame you are not hit with the overdraft fee. Still hey refused to credit my account. The customer support team was unconcerned and burdened by my fretting over the fee.

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    Reviewed April 24, 2015

    Asked for help for manager, were told only one teller works. Elderly people in line with canes. International and Seneca branch management hiding in back.

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    Reviewed April 24, 2015

    Add BofA to our list that we need to take to court... Already have a suit pending for Expedia because of the RAPING and PILLAGING we suffered on that DISASTROUS Cancun trip last December. We contested the OUTRAGEOUS up-charges Occidental Grand Xcaret EMBEZZLED us out of - $1,500 AFTER FULL PAYMENT TO EXPEDIA! (Full gory details on Occidentals TripAdvisor "Taken For a Ride" terrible review.) Sent a letter explaining everything that happened, attached at least 7 pieces of written testimony of other people they victimized through the years, which took HRS. to dig up EVERY review and complaint posted about this Resort. BofA didn't even have the COMMON COURTESY to inform us of their decision to refuse our claim and snatch the money so unexpectedly out of our account!

    One day we were having lunch at a pub when we got a call from our daughter that she was at the gas station and she tried to put gas in her car but her card was DECLINED. Wow! So VERY NICE! We look at our account and realize we have barely anything in it and found out that they had snatched out an amount to the tune of about $1,500 dollars! Just POOF! GONE! That's QUITE the SIGNIFICANT CHUNK of change for ANYBODY! Especially if you're not aware and don't have the time to prepare it or to allow for it. We were FRICKIN' LIVID of course, and demanded that they find a way to put the money back and reinstate the investigation because that was JUST PLAIN WRONG ON SO MANY LEVELS!

    We asked them why they took our money without so much as a call. They said, "Oh, well the resort sent us a copy of the signed charge slip and we never received anything regarding your side of the argument. So basically, you guys are responsible..." Ooh HELL NO! I SURE AS HECK DID FAX ALL THAT EVIDENCE! LIKE A WEEK AGO! "Sorry, we never received it..." Well I KNOW FOR A FACT that I stuck around the fax machine and made DAMN SURE it said, COMPLETE! "We suggest you go down to a branch and fax it from there so there is no discrepancy that it was successfully sent and to ensure we get it this time." (They were just trying to sweep this under the rug.) So I do that, call them and made sure it went through.

    I wait ANOTHER week or so, I don't hear from them, CALL AGAIN. They told me that it "can take weeks to process", they'd "prioritize" it, maybe make a few notes, and we should hear from them in about another week. But if we don't, we should call back... Ugh! I KEPT HAVING TO CALL EVERY WEEK FOR MONTHS and each time I have to tell BOTH LONG-ASS STORIES. (Really sick of it) AND they keep feeding us B.S. and stringing us along.

    My husband had finally had it with the runaround and told them, "Look, you guys are supposed to protect your loyal customers from being extorted by criminals. THAT'S YOUR JOB! Its called, PURCHASE PROTECTION! If you are not willing to help us out and you're going to let them get away with this, we are already suing Expedia, so we can easily add you to the list!" Also, my wife is a popular and well-respected TripAdvisor, Yelp, etc., reviewer and blogger with 60,000+ views and 26 "helpful votes" on her review of Occidental. So that comes out to an average of an estimate of $5-10,000 they are losing per "helpful vote" and I'm SURE that there is a good amount of people who read it and who decide not to go, but don't bother to hit the "helpful" vote up.

    That right there is A HECKUVA LOTTA MONEY they are LOSING, and that's NOT EVEN COUNTING the NUMEROUS other complaints boards she has contributed! KARMA! We were basically told we were O.O.O. = On.Our.Own. After displaying disbelief, maybe a little cursing, they slammed the phone on my hubbie! Well folks, here's what I'm going to do: I got TONS MORE Burden of Proof that I collected tonight and I'm going to send it to Corporate attached to ANOTHER letter stating that since they declined to help with this, we will have NO CHOICE but to sue.

    I have ZERO QUALMS about suing them, even if I don't get the money I'm entitled to. I will take GREAT STRIDES to win, just PURELY BASED ON PRINCIPLE ALONE! I'll work hard to Yelp and blog the CRAP out of complaint and boycott forums. We will then leave BofA and go with a company we feel safe with. One who ACTUALLY cares about their clients and who will do their job and protect them! Their name will be included in the disclosure and report I plan on going to the media with, that will BLOW THE LID OFF this shady OPERATION and EXPOSE ALL 3 of these A-HOLES and hold them accountable!

    I really feel strongly that this SCAM has been allowed to continue WAY TOO LONG. I mean it needs to STOP! NOW! And I'm the 1 who's willing to do it... I HOPE IT'S WORTH IT, Bank of America! THERE are WAY, WAY, TOO MANY CROOKED PEOPLE OUT THERE PREYING ON INNOCENT, UNSUSPECTING PEOPLE. It's SICKENING! Always, always, got to be VIGILANT and stay on your toes. You may have gotten away with it for a good while, but the GIG IS UP and the BUCK STOPS HERE!

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    Reviewed April 23, 2015

    Bank of America just took $9.00 out of my savings account without permission, without letting me know that they were going to do that. In some places this is called stealing, but I guess Bank of America has the power to wrap it up more nicely if they call it federal required fee, because I made too many transfers in my savings account. It is ridiculous. I called the bank and nothing happened. Now my savings account has an overdraft fee in it because they took that money out of MY savings account, WITHOUT my permission, and WITHOUT letting me know that they were going to do that. If I knew, I would have closed the account sooner. Please STAY AWAY from these thieves. I am closing all my accounts with them.

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    Reviewed April 23, 2015

    I have come to hate everything about BofA. Many moons ago, back when the world and I were young, I learned how banks work. You are doing the bank a *favor* by depositing your money with them. That is why banks pay you interest, to reward you for doing them the favor of putting your money in their bank. Somewhere along the line BofA (and other mega-banks) seem to have forgotten their roots. The goal now seems to be not only to rip you off, but to make it as excruciatingly complicated and difficult as possible while they're doing it. The poorer you are, and thus the less able to absorb fees, the more they charge you. ATM charges, teller charges, account 'maintenance' charges, paper statement charges, and oh man if you ever want to get your records printed out be prepared to pay $7.00+ per page! Every month they fine and fee me into negative balance, and then they fine and fee me for that.

    I also hate their 'suspicious activity' thing, which they refuse to deactivate. Maybe it works well for some people, but for me it's totally chaotic and unpredictable. I can travel through 4 states with no problem and then it freezes my account because buying a $1 iced tea at the McDonald's a mile from my house is 'suspicious'. This stupid account-freezing crap has left me stranded all night at a closed gas station in the desert and just a few months ago had me calling my friends crying and begging to borrow money for a vet emergency because my card was frozen and I couldn't figure out how to reach a person on BofA's convoluted, rage-inducing phone system. And to top it off they treat me like I'm some sort of infantile moron who can't possibly *really* want that 'feature' deactivated because oh my goodness, then someone might steal the few dollars left in my account before BofA can get their grubby hands on them.

    There's a lot more but I'm supposed to be watching my blood pressure. My advice is stay far, far away from BofA, especially if you're anything less than wealthy.

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    Reviewed April 22, 2015

    Refused to cash a check written on an account they hold after seeing my driver's license. They demanded to see a credit card. They took my credit card and id. They held me hostage for 2 hours and refused to return my cards while they grilled me on what the check was for, who I was, Who wrote the check, why I came to their branch, why I needed the money, why I didn't have an account with them, and so on. Then, a half hour after closing, they kicked me out and said they couldn't verify my parents were the owners of the account.

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    Reviewed April 22, 2015

    Long lines and one teller at the branch at Queen Creek, AZ.

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    Reviewed April 21, 2015

    If you are an adult, working and trying to get banking done - you better take time off to do your banking. BOA close at 4:00 pm; if you've made it to the front door at 3:59 pm look out, they'll clip your toenails to shut the door. If you're trying to close your accounts to move into another bank because you've had it with their rudeness, and general impossible business maze, you best take more time off from work. They will not let you transfer any of your money out on-line unless you have a current credit card or debit card with them. TIP - don't close your credit card out at BOA if you have any money in their system. They won't allow you to do anything on-line without a plastic card.

    If you're naive like me and think you've gotten an answer from someone knowledgeable, think again. You'll have to take even more time from work, because ultimately they will make you drive to one of their bank locations, go through their rude tellers to get anything done. I've been so upset with their services that I have reported these issues to their management and in several "service surveys". Nothing is done. We want out! This bank must think that it's the only bank in town.

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    Reviewed April 21, 2015

    I am victim of job scam; I reported to BoA a day after the incident. BoA however still charged me a fee, closed my account and still threatened to report me to ChexSystems. They care less in investigating any matter. They treated me like **.

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    Reviewed April 20, 2015

    First, let me state that I have been a loyal Bank of America customer for the past 11 years and have previously closed a home loan with the bank. As far as this experience goes, I initially contacted Bank of America last August, when I was beginning to search for a home. I was put in touch with Mrs. ** in your home loans department and we discussed and obtained a pre-approval letter in relatively short order. It took until February for us to locate a property that we were happy with to make an offer and, as of February 21st, we had completed the purchase agreement and negotiated a final price. Upon completion of this, I notified ** of the details and provided the initial documentation needed to obtain a specific pre-approval letter, which was delivered the following week.

    During the process of arranging for the pre-approval letter, I had discussed with ** that the property we were attempting to purchase was located in a community that was mostly rental units. According to ** and every communication I or my realtor had with her from this point on, she maintained that obtaining a loan on this property was doable, despite the ownership ratio, and would be processed as a conventional uninsured loan, as is stated on all of the approval/pre-approval letters obtained from her. The condition that was placed on this was that we needed to put a down payment of more than 25%, which we were able to meet. It was her assertion at this time that if the 25% requirement was met, then the fact that nearly 80% of the units are rentals would not be a problem for loan approval.

    The loan documents were sent and signed, along with the additional requested documentation from me, by the first week of March. This is where we start to encounter problems with the process. First, I have found throughout the process that **, the loan processor, was routinely unavailable and did not reply to either email or phone inquiries. This made it incredibly difficult to provide the documentation requested, as documents that ** said were needed was contradicted by information available on the mortgage status website. Further, the requirements for several of the documents is needlessly vague. For example, the statement that a detailed and satisfactory piece of evidence has no meaning without stating what is considered detailed and satisfactory, perhaps with an example. Regardless, I made several attempts to contact ** to resolve these issues to no avail.

    As such, I provided the best I was able to address these requests and was informed by ** that she was following up and checking the status every day. With the closing date set for March 31st, both my realtor and I were starting to wonder why we had heard nothing from the bank as of March 25th. So, we called and found that ** had no more information available and we escalated to discuss the status with Mr. **. His efforts did help to resolve that the condominium approval department had decided they could not do a limited review of the project, due to incorrect information in the assessors' report. This decision was reached on the 9th of March and was never communicated to myself or my agent.

    Further, this department had gone to the homeowner's association to retrieve the documentation they needed. When they discovered there was a fee for these documents, they notified no one and did not obtain them until the 27th of March, when I was forced to go and pay for the documents so they could review them. As of our original closing date, March 31st, we had still heard nothing except that they were reviewing the project still.

    Our answer on this came April 1st, saying they could not approve the project. I received a phone call from ** at 1:30 PM to inform me of this and to ask for permission to attempt an exception to this decision. On April 2nd, at approximately 9:30 AM, she called to inform me that the exception had been denied. As a result of this, I am now out several hundred dollars in fees associated with inspections and documents and all that Bank of America has been willing to do was refund the appraisal fee, without any consideration for the trouble they caused in the whole process.

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    Reviewed April 18, 2015

    My mom deposited 3 checks inside the branch with ** only to find out later a adjustment was made on her account because one of the check is lost, not any check-- an IRS tax refund check. After talking to the assistant manager **, tellers Does NOT verify the deposit total, if there is an error adjustments will be made at the end of the day. Now the funny thing is that ** actually added the checks and wrote #3 on the receipt. So when we asked the manager to look at the cameras, maybe he dropped it somewhere or it fell somewhere, he said he didn't have the access to the videos and have to request for the video. And on top of that ** said they didn't write the 3 on there. How would he know that if he didn't even look at the videos.

    As my mom stood around and watch ** take other deposits, He added the checks for all deposits to verify which I think that's the right way of doing business. As she pointed out to ** what ** is doing, all ** can say is "I don't know what happened to your check, we have to wait for the research." Not sure why Bank Of America have tellers if at least the ATM will verify your deposits, because apparently the tellers are not suppose to. And why have managers if they don't have access to anything, and only knows how to say "I don't Know"!

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    After a positive interaction with Bank of America, Jose increased their star rating on May 5, 2015.

    Updated review: May 5, 2015

    The bank solved the problem.

    Original Review: April 18, 2015

    By mistake I transfer money online from savings to a credit card account instead of to the checking account. The credit card account has zero balance, I called right away to have the money transferred back. After several phone calls and visits to the local branch I still don't have my money. A month has passed and I need the cash to run my business. This is creating a big hardship and my bank doesn't seems to care. They can't even say when the check was mailed!

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    Reviewed April 17, 2015

    I went into a branch to send money to Malaysia fast. I gave the banker the information they requested. I was asked to verify that my information, recipient information and amount by signing the form. I signed the form because information was correct. I received a sheet of paper which is apparently their policy stapled to copy of paper I signed as I was leaving. It was not given to me prior to signing or explained to me. I asked when will the money be available and she said 2-3 days. I was under the impression everything was all set. 2 days later I received what looked like a receipt that the transaction had taken place.

    Later that day I received a call from the banker stating the transaction was not completed and they need more information such as recipient's date of birth, country of citizenship, passport number. I asked why they didn't ask for this before because if I had known it would be such a hassle and not faster I would've had the money hand delivered by a family member due to go there in near future. They said they weren't aware that compliance department would ask for this additional information.

    I called customer service and they originally blamed Malaysian bank for asking for additional information. Malaysian bank confirmed it was not them requesting their client's information. Bank of America customer service then admitted it was them and that a hold had been placed on transfer. I asked to have my money returned and they said they would not return or complete the transfer until they received the information they requested even though it is my money that I want returned to me. I asked what happens if I don't get the information, they said my money just sits there until they do get the information.

    I think racial profiling is also involved in this situation as the person I was sending the money to has a Muslim name. I have talked to others and they haven't come across these issues. They said their process was rather simple. Is this how Bank of America makes money by tricking and "holding" onto their client's money? They are certainly not protecting me from anything such as fraud. What can I do?

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    Reviewed April 16, 2015

    I had a checking account for years with Bank of America (BOA). I closed my account because they were taking $12 out a month. Days later I returned an item from a retailer which was then credited to a closed account. 2 weeks later Instead of reaching out to me BOA waited for me to call to ask where my money was. Originally they said they didn't have it and the retailer had it, which little to my knowledge was not true. I waited a little longer for the money to be mailed. I reached out to BOA and they explained they in fact had the money and that a file needed to be claimed. Why it needed to be claimed is a mystery but I did anyway. They told me I would receive notice of my claim and the money would be mailed soon after. No claims letters were mailed to me nor any money.

    At about 2 months since the return was verified my parents told me they had a dispute with the bank over funds that matched mine exactly. I contacted the bank and was told the original claim was canceled and another would have to be filed. So I told them my address which they had, my phone number, which they had, and filed another claim. To make sure that the claim was filed, I went to the bank in person and asked to speak with the manager - appointment was made in advanced. I show up on time and the manager has a conflict with another appointment. So I speak with someone who is not the manager who then calls claims center to see what is happening. The new claim was never filed. Attempt 3 was made to file a claim and I am currently awaiting a response which should take about 10 business days to be processed and sent.

    Things I have left out: Each time I called I was sent to different never being explained why or where I was being sent. One time they sent me in a circle of call centers making me end up where I began. The account the money was sent was my father who was not attached to that closed account. Each time I called I received different answers where my money went. They told me they sent it to my previous address. They told me they sent it to my current address. Both were not the case. Approximately 5 hours of call time and in person these interactions took place.

    Some people may not ever experience this happen to them. But the point is this - if you ever have issues with your money, they can hardly be trusted. It had been 2 months and I have yet to receive any money. At this point I am not sure I will. If I don't I will have to take them to small claims court which would be unfortunate because it would cost me more money. This could have all been avoided if they would have forwarded a check to me or rejected the funds and sent them back to the retailer. I do not know why my parents were involved has still not been explained. There have been other bad experiences but this was the worst. If you take away anything from my review it should be this. Do not open or keep open an account with this corporation. You never know when they might start taking money from you or keeping money from you.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2015

    The atm at my branch ate my deposit. I went into the branch and called customer service to file a dispute. The customer service dispute agent said they would give me credit that day. The next day no credit and i have to wait 10 days for an investigation of the banks atm mistake. I am out over ten thousand dollars and will not be able to pay mortgage. They do not own their own atm's at B of A branches. I have to wait until the owner of the atm makes the investigation of the deposit i make in my llc every month. I am going to cancel all my B of A accounts. Over and over i have made excuses for B of A. This is the final straw. Do not open an account with them. Cancel what accounts you have before they use your money. Their procedures are from another century.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2015

    It has taken over a month to secure a loan for a used auto purchase and if it had not been for me requesting information or assistance throughout the process, I never would have been contacted by BoA. Here are a list of my problems: (1) No followup on payment dates took 15 days to pay off original owner loan. Then took 10 days after that to pay me the balance. (2) Loan package includes documents that on phone employees state are no longer used. (3) No one assigned to the loan that I can communicate with about receiving title from original lender.

    (4) Last they advised it could be 30-45 days before I receive the title once it is paid for. So nothing illegal, nothing hostile, no extreme loan rates, just absolute apathy and lack of concern for the customer. I am a BoA customer for other services and have had no problems but the lending section is an absolute disaster and just does not care about the client. (5) Reply of we cannot control when you receive title to the vehicle from lender but make payment on scheduled date. (6) No return calls when promised.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2015

    I paid off my entire balance of my B of A credit card, which was $3,237.74. Afterward, I accrued a balance of $26.04 in interest from the previous balance and had a minimum payment due of $26.00 (which I wasn't aware of yet). Toward the end of the billing cycle I had to use the card for a trip. Upon return 13 April, I checked the balance and scheduled a payment for its entirety, $522.11, for 2 days later on payday. 2 days later I find out I have a $25 late fee because I didn't pay the $26 for a $26.04 balance by the 12th, WHEN I PAID $3,237.74 THE LAST FREAKING MONTH AND ANOTHER $522.11 THAT DAY!!

    I called customer service and was told that I missed the 12 April (arbitrary) deadline. I asked him if they are willing to lose a good customer over $25 and the guy said there is nothing he can do about it but send in a request to whom, no one knows. And THEN GET THIS, I SHOULD CALL BACK AND WASTE MY TIME AFTER TODAY'S PAYMENT POSTS TO SEE IF THERE'S ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE!! THEN WHAT IS HIS REQUEST DOING??? ** B of A. I have other cards and other accounts.

    These idiots aren't the product of our modern economic system, they are the perpetrators of it. Glad the bailouts were worthwhile. Too big to exist and not my first bad experience with a crappy bank. I'll still with USAA!!! And even Citi treats me pretty dang good!!! Forget Bank of America, they don't seem to like Americans very much and I'm a combat veteran so that means something to me.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2015

    I brought several hundred dollars worth of change to be deposited into my account over 5 weeks ago and it is still not there. I have made numerous phone calls and went back to the branch where I brought the money and was told they are looking into it and there is nothing else I can do! So BOA doesn't have to be responsible for our money anymore? I am currently unemployed and have bills to pay. Now what? This is ridiculous. After/if I get my money I am closing my account and going elsewhere!

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    Reviewed April 14, 2015

    I've banked with BOA since 08 and I know when I get over drafted but my account is negative $25 bc BOA over drafted me 35$. Obviously I had $10 in my account! I REFUSE TO PAY $25 to Bank of America! I called them again and told them to cancel my account but the guy was a huge ** and gave me an attitude. ** that, I'm not paying it! After all the money you guys get from me, forget about it! What a horrible bank. I knew I should have canceled with them a long time ago. I'm getting married in 2 weeks, I need all the $ I can get, not charged for something that didn't happen! DON'T BANK WITH BOA.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2015

    BOA shut my husbands business bank account down today for NO disclosed reason. They didn't even have the decency to even call and tell him they were going to close his account down. He found out while his secretary was trying to reorder checks. Apparently they can just close your account down for no reason and not legally have to disclose anything to you. No we do not owe the IRS or child support or anyone for that matter any money. Just for no reason they shut it down.

    When he called they said we will mail you a check in 8-10 days with no explanation. When he went to the nearest BOA location they pulled account up, it said call this number. Banker called, they told them same thing. UNREAL!! He has a business to run which he also has his credit card machine with BOA so of course now he cant do any business. So these IDIOTS at BOA can just shut peoples business's down for NO REASON and its legal. This just blows me away. I will be going tomorrow to shut down our other two bank accounts which I have had one account for over 25 years. My family will all be shutting theirs down too. But unfortunately they wont care. WE are all just a number to BOA, not real people.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2015

    I frequent the Malden Massachusetts branch quite often because I work in Malden and it is convenient. There is always a line, reason being, they do not have enough help. The line of people is always out the door. In the meantime, you have a greeter and other personnel meandering around. I always have to leave. Now, having been in banking and a teller, I can honestly say that when I worked in a branch office, there was no LESS than 4 tellers behind the line to make sure there was never a ridiculous line. Bank of America has to get on the ball and either get more help, or have the manager of that particular branch get his act together. Something has to be done about this! I am sure I am not the only one with this complaint. I live in Stoneham, MA and the branch here is wonderful, except they close at 4 PM everyday. This bank needs to cater to the consumers needs a LOT more.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2015

    I originally set up an account for online payment of credit card uses. Standard info... routing number, account number. Used the card a few times and always paid before payment was due. On March, 2015, all that information was suddenly null and void and I get information that I HAD to print off and SEND IN an authorization. Never missed a payment, always paid ahead of due date, and always using the established information. To their credit they allowed me to pay via phone for March. I went to pay for a small purchase for April. Same thing. They still had the account as needing authorization... mind you, the previous payments were paid from the exact same account.

    I decided to delete the existing account, suspecting they couldn't possibly be that stupid and that it must be a computer glitch. Instead, the account is COMPLETELY LOCKED!! This was the last straw! Called their support number and they asked all the same questions that were there in their record, answering them in the exact same way as listed. I paid the amount off in full and immediately closed the account. These people will go to any length to try and collect fees. A definitely crooked and dishonest way of doing business. What the heck? They talk to the customer from a listed phone number, answered all the security questions correctly, have all the correct banking information... what kind of stupidity exist that allows a bank to be so damned arrogant and ignore good sense. I had decided to try BOA in spite of the repeated terrible press, thinking they HAD to better now. How wrong I was.

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    Reviewed April 10, 2015

    I'm incredibly disappointed in Bank of America. I deposited a check paid to me which was then subsequently returned and I was charged a fee because of the returned check. When I contacted customer service, The answer was that I have to go after the person making the check to get the fee back. Absolutely ridiculous money making scheme. Very very disappointed in Bank of America.

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    Reviewed April 10, 2015

    Have 2 cards (unfortunately) with BofA as one card of MBNA bought by BofA. Have had both cards since 1995. Relatively no trouble. However, end of Feb 2015- beginning of March 2015 they did a "system upgrade". It threw our cards into chaos. Have made repeated calls to their tech support and have been told that the system upgrade affected "old accounts" and they were working on the glitch.

    We had scheduled 5 months advance payments on both cards, and when the "upgrade of the system" went into place it cancelled all scheduled payments and then we received past due notices, then late fees. Phone calls have corrected the late fee issue "as it is entirely our fault" and they have taken payment scheduled "outside the online banking system while we try and correct the issue with the online banking". This has now been going on since February 18, with weekly Sunday calls to their advanced tech department as they tell us that we are not the only ones and they are trying to straighten things out. What the? They need to hire a 4 year old and get the system up and running properly.

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    Reviewed April 9, 2015

    Closing accounts because they lost my ID in their files?!? Without no notice they closed my checking and saving! I realized it when I swiped my debit at a grocery store! Through online I made my BOA credit card payment too the same day! They fixes the accounts, then closed the credit card for returns!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 9, 2015

    Attempted to consolidate my elderly mother's funds to be able to pay for care so that we could pay caregivers that help her in her own home rather than have her go to a nursing home. She is 95 years old. We went with her to the bank to put checks in to consolidate her funds to make it easier to pay the staff who would now help her around the clock and also help manage her funds as she was not computer savvy and she kept making mistakes and missing deadlines. She had her SS card and a recent photo ID from her seniors’ transportation service to show them. The people at the bank stated that she needed a state approved ID card and what she had was not acceptable. Some of us came from out of town to help and the bank people said they would not help and we would just need to come back another day.

    We called a bank that we had taken funds out of earlier that day and they agreed to deposit all the funds. This Bank Of America in East Meadow or Levittown had people who were haughty, rude, demanding and pushy. They went so far as to contact the county and say that the funds were being taken from an elderly person. This seems to be the work of a know-it-all bank and they seem to be upset that they let the deposit slip from their hands. Greedy and pushy to say the least.

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    Reviewed April 9, 2015

    Five months ago I closed my Bank of America savings account and asked if that would affect my free checking. They said no, and that my checking would continue to be free. I don't use the account often, so when I looked recently and saw that I had five, $12 monthly service charges I was pretty frustrated. When I called, they informed me that I could only have one charge refunded, then that I could actually have three refunded, but not all five. When I explained the situation they emphasized that this all could have been avoided if I were more responsible with my finances and had checked my account earlier.

    While this is true, I had trusted the B of A associate I spoke to when I called five months ago, and had no reason to suspect that they would have misinformed me. So much for trusting them! To top it all off, the manager I spoke to told me he would put me on hold and see if he could get approval from someone else. After waiting on hold for 20 minutes, the line went dead. I closed my account with B of A yesterday.

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    Reviewed April 9, 2015

    I deposited a $500 check using my mobile device. Usually when you make a mobile deposit, the funds are available the next business day. This time, Bank of America placed a hold on my funds for 5 days. Customer service would not provide an explanation for the hold and wouldn't lift it. I have been a loyal B of A customer for 10 years, but now I am RUNNING AS FAST AS I CAN TO CHASE!!!

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    Reviewed April 9, 2015

    Bank of America will start asking for ID for cash deposits. This is ridiculous. I will have to show ID every time I want to deposit money into my sons account. I'm sure they will follow Chase and then say they won't receive cash deposits unless its your own account. Their excuse is they are trying to stop money laundering. This is just a scheme for people to have to open an account and hope that they rack up fees. They will ask you to open the account, deposit the funds in your account and then go online and transfer it. They don't have any accounts that don't charge you a fee unless you either maintain a minimum or have direct deposit. I don't want an account with them and don't want to be forced into opening one either.

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    Reviewed April 8, 2015

    We had medical issues and voluntarily returned rv. While in negotiations to pay they took all our money from savings and checking, leaving us 200.00 and incoming bad checks for over 6,000.00 including irs bill. They took 21,000.00 with no advance warning and we were trying to work out a settlement to pay them and our bills. Forcing us into bankruptcy when all could have been paid.

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    Reviewed April 8, 2015

    All I can say is please don't go in the 6120 W Maple Rd West Bloomfield Township, MI branch if you want to cash a check, or if you may want to open a business account. On top of that the lobby was empty. I'm not sure if it was because I was African American or not I was told to go down the street to another branch someone could help me down there??? The manager was with another customer and they could probably help me over there?? Let's just say I was shocked taken back by that statement.

    I didn't have time to really see if the manager would be available in an hour or not.. So I'm saying it now. I normally don't pull the race card but I know that was some bull crap. I used to be a teller a long time ago, and I don't believe that was the proper protocol in handling the customer. Had to get that out so others will know about this particular branch.. By the way the other branch was much better in handling my situation. If I was thinking I should have recorded it, because it was unreal really.

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    Reviewed April 7, 2015

    Bank of America is by far the worst bank. Not only did they charge me one month $30 because I transferred money in between my own accounts, but this also happened: I made purchase for $605. 2 days later, I see another pending transaction on my account for another $605. I contacted the merchant, they said they only charged me once. So I contacted BOA, and they quickly saw their mistake and cancelled the pending additional transaction, and opened up a claim and refunded me the additional $605.

    Flash forward a few weeks, I get a letter in the mail from them stating they are withdrawing $605 from my account. So after calling them, they are now trying to say I was only charged once and they shouldn't have refunded me the money and since the 2nd transaction was only pending when it was cancelled, they couldn't see that mistake. So now I am being double charged for a transaction I only made once and BOA won't give me my money back. So I'm out $605 because they are stealing it out of my account for a mistake that they made.

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    Reviewed April 7, 2015

    I went to Bank of America Pittsburgh, by Leland and railroad. This is my second and last time I came here, it is taking me almost an hour to get out from there, only 2 cashiers and lot of people in line, more than 20. This bank should appreciate more their customers and hire more cashiers instead of firing them. It is a shame that been one of the big banking institutions in this country, they provide this poor customer service.

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    Reviewed April 3, 2015

    Have been underemployed for three years, well below poverty level and they take $6.00 of my money, my check is drawn on their bank. To add to that they require my finger print even though I have my ID. They are stealing my money and I'm the one treated like the criminal. Worst bank ever!!!

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    Price

    Reviewed March 31, 2015

    After 8 years banking I am closing my account. Charging 12 USD monthly fees without acknowledging me is too much! Bye bye BOA! I'll take my money elsewhere! Never ever BOA!

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    Reviewed March 31, 2015

    BOA is sooo ** slow. If you gonna start an account go to chase. They give you $150 bucks free for choosing their bank and I bet they're not sooo ** slow and lazy pieces of ** !!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed March 26, 2015

    I recently opened an account with Bank of America in the Atlanta Downtown area on Peachtree Street. The bank officer who opened the account for me was the bank manager named **. I opened the checking account with him and was given the wrong routing and account number. Actually, I was given someone else's routing and account number. In addition, I was sent a debit card with the wrong name on it. When I tried to straighten it out with my debit card, I was charged five dollars for a mistake that was initially theirs and then was sent another debit card with the wrong name on it. I put in the paperwork for direct deposit with the wrong routing number and my money has been going to the wrong account.

    This is how I found out I had the wrong account number when my money was going to another person's account. Although, they did reimburse my money, again this week, my money will be getting deposited into someone else's account and I have to again get the situation straightened out until my direct deposit is cancelled from my company that I work for. I hate this bank and that damn manager named ** who opened my account. That employee is careless, rude, and inconsiderate. This says a lot about Bank of America and the banking practices they have inherited.

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    Reviewed March 25, 2015

    I received an email from Bank of America saying that my account was overdue. I called to find out what they were talking about since I was always paying my bills on time and they told me there had been a glitch in the system and my address was changed back to my old address so I did not receive the statement, but they continue saying I was charged a late fee of $25 and interest changes and they could not waive those charges even though they admit it was their fault not mine. I ask to speak with a supervisor who gave the same story just adding statement are available online even though I never signed up for online statement and I always got paper statement from them. I think they do this kind of things on purpose to charge fees to people. Stay away from Bank of America. They don't deserve honest paying people. Give your money to somebody that deserve them. They are horrible. Worst service ever!!!!

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    Reviewed March 24, 2015

    I suspected suspicious activities on my account and so did bank of america. At least that's what the lady told me when I called. Why didn't she put a block on my account so no further fraud transactions were made or the customer service representative that I spoke to after her.

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    Reviewed March 23, 2015

    For some reason when I go to use the inside banking at Bank of America there is no more than 2 tellers no matter how many customers there are. This not what I considered as convenience banking. I will be switching if something doesn't improve.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2015

    I made a deposit in a hurry. I had more money in my account than I thought. The teller started acting funny and then reversed my $200 deposit that day. The police wouldn't get involved because it wasn't $976. Or more. Lmao B of A Management sent me a blank paper that said photocopy as their proof. Idk what to do. I been putting so much time into this little $200. I can only wonder how many people have had this happen and just given up on getting it back :(

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    Reviewed March 19, 2015

    BoA's customer service is absolutely terrible. l have been trying to contact their customer service and I simply can't contact them. I called different number at first to find out my account number to set up me Bill Pay and the 16 year girl that picked up the phone didn't even know what she was talking about. I am very disappointed that I can't even get my account number by calling.

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    Reviewed March 19, 2015

    It absolutely astonishes me when I meet an individual in a business environment who is completely inept and under qualified for their position. Surely institutions such as Bank of America have the ability and resources to hire and train talented individuals who are capable of conducting themselves in a civilized, professional manner while adhering to company policy and standard operating procedures. NOT TODAY MY FRIENDS!

    I went into a Bank of America, branch located at 7702 FM 19060, Suite 102, East Humble, TX. Phone 281-812-3500 with the intent of simply cashing a Business Check that had been sent to me, drawn on their check stock by one of their customers. I supplied the teller with two forms of identification. I was never asked if I was a Bank of America customer and I didn't feel the need to inform them either way. A Branch Manager named ** was called to approve the transaction and after several minutes without any eye contact she pushed my identification and check back through the teller cage slot and informed me that she was unable to authorize it. She went on to say, "Go to your bank and have them negotiate the check." I have never heard that phrase as a customer before and did not understand why a third party would need to be involved in cashing a check drawn on a Bank of America account!

    I am in a Bank of America location holding THEIR instrument and they are refusing to cash a check from THEIR customer!! I asked ** if she could explain her decision but for some reason she couldn't find the words. She just kept telling me to take it to my bank and have them negotiate it!! I stood there in utter disbelief that she was treating me so rudely and was that she was unable to articulate her reason for her decision or demeanor for that matter. I asked if she would be kind enough to call our mutual customer to authenticate the check. Her response was "Not today I wont."

    I stated 3 times.. This is your instrument, written by one of your customers and for some reason you are unable to give me any kind of explanation why you can't cash it: why is that? I wasn't angry. I wasn't rude. I simply couldn't understand WHY she was being so unreasonable, unhelpful and just plain nasty. She gets more bizarre. The most egregious move she made was grabbing my forearm and moving me towards the front door!! I'm a 56-year-old businessman and this bank manager is pushing me towards the front door!!! You can't make this ** up!

    Once more, she conducted herself in this manner in front of at least 12 other guests waiting in line and sitting in the waiting area. I left the lobby and decided to call her on my cell phone in an attempt to get some type of explanation. When she came on the line I identified myself and again asked her for an explanation. I asked if the account had insufficient funds. She said no. I said I know that the tellers have direct electronic access to all accounts and asked if their system was down. She said no. I said that I deserve a reasonable and credible reason why she denied cashing the check. To my utter disbelief she said (Wait for it!!!) YOU ARE NOT A CUSTOMER, I DON'T NEED TO GIVE YOU ANY REASON. I asked her what made her think I wasn't a customer? I said it doesn't matter in the least if I'm a customer or not, it's imperative that a company employee treat everyone who comes through the front door with the utmost respect and courtesy. I added that I thought her area Supervisor along with Board of Directors and corporate office might be interested in her attitude.

    The success and future of any business including a banking is contingent on not only taking care of valued customers but securing new customers. In my opinion ** rudeness and lack of customer service is a detriment to her employer.

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed March 18, 2015

    BoA closed my account because they said I broke an agreement made between me and BoA. The disclosure they read to me mentioned account was closed because of I did not maintain a direct deposit in the account. The main account did have direct deposit set up but not the second account as of yet. I found out when I was making a purchase the merchant said the transaction failed and she was instructed to keep the card. After a number of calls to BoA no one could give me a direct answer... all they said was they had the right not to give me answer as to why they closed the accounts. I told a customer service representative... "What if I was out of state and you closed my account without just cause?" Totally appalled at the service I received at this bank. So sad and disappointing. I was able to get my money out of the accounts.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2015

    For a while, I have been getting a message from Bank of America when I log in online stating that my account might be restricted if I do not verify my current residence and restore my services. The message goes on to say our records indicate you are a citizen of a country that the subject of comprehensive economic sanction. I went and met a banker few weeks ago. He told me that our record shows that you are a US citizen, but your wife is not a US citizen and that why you are seeing the message. He advised me to close my joint account and I did. However, the message continued to come up every time I log in. So I went back to the bank and another banker asked me to bring my US passport so he can make copies of it and submit it to the systems. I do not know why he asked me for a copies of my passport but that what he did.

    Today I went to the bank with my US passport. When I walked in, I tried to cash some money but my debit card was not working and the teller told me my account was frozen and I cannot make any transactions. I went to meet a banker to lift the restriction on my account. The banker happened to be the same banker who asked me to close my joint account, and he started asking me if I am getting deposits from overseas, and if I transfer money overseas, just very weird questions... I asked him what do you mean , do you see any thing wrong with my deposits and withdrawals. I told him I am a US citizen, I go to work, get my paycheck deposited, and pay my rent and my student loan like anyone else and I asked him why he is asking these questions. Anyway, I had to deal with a series of incompetent bankers who were not able to answer any of the basic questions I posed and were harassing me and asking me unjustified questions.

    I asked them why they have me in the system as a US citizen. How come they are asking me now to verify my citizenship by bringing a US passport? A banker got on the phone with someone in deposits, and the guy started asking me which country are you originally from? I told him I have my US passport and it right in front of your eyes, why does it matter where I am originally from? I asked them if they have any forms that ask customers where they are originally from. I asked them why they asked me to close my joint account then. I asked them why my other banks did not ask me to verify my citizenship. Every time I asked someone for evidence or a reason, they leave me waiting and come back in 20 minutes. My last banker did not come back until I left.

    I am still bothered by the mistreatment I have been subjected to. You have me in the system as a US citizen. You asked me for my passport, I bring it to you. Then you started asking me about where I am originally from. This is true customer abuse. I asked that my account be closed and tomorrow I will pick a check with my balance and open an account with a bank that does not subject me to abuse.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed March 17, 2015

    On February 27, 2015 I went to BoA to make an ATM cash deposit. I withdrew $800 out of my other card and I attempted to make a deposit onto my BoA account. As the ATM was taking my money the slot closed after it took in $760 and left $40 that were not taken in. After that the ATM displayed a message saying that all of my "Cash could not be accepted, please insert all of your cash." So I attempted to put the $40 into the ATM but the slot did not open and the ATM froze. I was waiting at the ATM to see if it will spit out my money back but it did not. The next message from ATM was "Thank you for banking with BoA." I reinserted my card to see how much money was counted by the ATM but my account did not reflect any deposits. I went online and there also was no deposits pending. I then called customer service but it was late and it was closed.

    I called BoA at 7 am as soon as they opened and filed a claim. Since I just opened my account they told me that money will be made available to me within 10 days. I called every 2-3 days and there was nothing done with my claim. After 11 business days I received a message that my money will not be given to me because there was no extra cash found in the ATM. I called BoA again so they review the cameras. They confirmed that they have a record of me swiping my card and they can see that I am at the ATM but they still declined my claim.

    I called the branch manager myself and he informed me that the claims department never contacted him regarding my claim. Last night I researched what people do when things like this happen and to my surprise I learned that is very usual for BoA to steal people's money. I called the claims department again, of course just to learn that my claim was denied for the third time "because the extra money was not found." So where is my money? Since this was my first transaction with the ATM card I am afraid that there may be some disconnection between my card and the ATM? I'm trying to think of all possible ways.

    The guy I spoke to in the claims department told me I can file a police report, which I will if I have to but I really just want to get my money back, and as soon as I do I am closing my account. I have few thousand dollars available on my account and I check my balance every day to make sure they don't steal anymore of my money. I will take it all out as soon as I get to the bank. Mind you, I only had this account opened for less than a month...

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    PricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed March 17, 2015

    We subscribed email alert for our checking account so that it sends email if it's below $25. It has happened so many times we got the email alert after 3 days. We've been charged late fees. First, it seems a technology issue but later if you think twice, it should be strategic for it to charge the customer money.

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed March 17, 2015

    This bank is as ** as anything can be. Their credit card personnel are confused and they just want to rip people off their hard money. Pls go with credit unions cause they stealing your money. YOU Call THEN THEY GIVE YOU Stupid Suggestions - ALL invalid. I'll be after them. This I get justice. The least chance I have I'll tell people about the scam.

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    Reviewed March 15, 2015

    I've been a Bank of America customer for over 5 years. I recently got scam for over $10,000 and I've been contacting their fraud department everyday but never got answer. Bank of America failed to do a proper investigation to get my money back.

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    Reviewed March 15, 2015

    January 27th I made a cash deposit of 1600 dollars and the atm only counted 300. I called the number on the atm and they credited my account for the 1300. Today I deposited 1000 dollars and they take it!! I get online trying to figure out why and they had removed the credit! Now I know ATMs have cameras. I am pissed, this is now 2300 dollars they have stolen for me. Are there any lawyers out there good at dealing with these things?? I have heard this is common with this bank and even though it's not a huge amount of money I refuse to not do anything about it. Please email me at ** if you know a good lawyer in the Dallas area.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed March 13, 2015

    Their lender at an Irvine Branch reviewed 2 years of my tax return, credit, 2 months bank statements, verification of employment and W2 and everything else. He said I would absolutely have no problem and I am approved and my loan is set to go. He said I make more than enough to qualify for the loan. After waiting two months and a great rate, they rejected my loan. None of my information had change and there was no surprises. The Loan officer simply had lied. It was truly the worth experience I have gone through. He filled up the application, got every piece of my income and information and then just disappeared. Two months later, I got a letter from Bank of America that they had rejected my loan. Bank of America is truly the worth.

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    Reviewed March 11, 2015

    When I opened my BofA business accounts I was sold on adding Bank of America Merchant Services, because 1) the rates per transaction appeared more affordable at 2.3%, and 2) signing up with this service meant that I didn't have to pay $25+ a month per business account. Fast forward a few months, I try to understand all of the extra fees associated with having Bank of America Merchant Services. They can tell you that they charge 2.3% per transaction, but they aren't able to tell you how much Visa and Mastercard will bill you per transaction. I tested my reader out and charged $1, I was billed $2.71 from Visa, and 2 cents to BofA. Square and Paypal take on these costs when they bill you a flat rate of 2.9% per transaction.

    BofA sells this product, even though they are in no way affiliated with Merchant Services. And they know NOTHING about the product, the rates, the cancellation policy or the 5 year contract they're encouraging you to sign for. The bank managers claim the rate is lower than any other device, and it’s beneficial to have it linked to your business account. Long story short, after trying this product and being billed $100 annual fee, I decided I no longer wanted to use it. And I was under the impression that I had the option to cancel, because that's how the product was sold to me by a Bank of America Merchant Services sales associate. I call to cancel this product, and they tell me it will be $500 to terminate the product, and the only way to avoid this fee is just not using the product for the remainder of the contract period.

    I say fine, I stop using the product and I close my bofa business accounts. A month later I receive a letter in the mail for a bill for $502 stating I owe them money. I call to inquire what this was about and they claim they tried to bill me $2, and were unable to collect, so they terminated my account. I asked "When did you contact me about the $2?” and they said "NEVER", and they decided to close my account because they couldn't take the money from an open account. What kind of BS is that? I never asked them to close my account, and they state the only way to remove the fee and re activate my account is by paying the $502. As if I would pay that money and continue doing business with these thieves. SHAME on Bank of America Merchant Services. And SHAME on Bank of America for selling their AWFUL services to their customers.

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    Reviewed March 10, 2015

    I called on March 9, 2015 to ask how to reset my EDD/BOA card email address to reset a password due to being locked out of that email. A young foul mouthed man that said his name was **, would not listen, shut me down and then when I FINALLY ASKED FOR A MANAGER, HE PUT ME ON HOLD 14 MINUTES and then hung up on me.

    I TOOK A PICTURE WITH MY PHONE DUE TO IT WAS CONNECTED TO MY CAR, YOU CAN SEE THE PHONE NUMBER AND HOW MANY MINUTES I was on hold. BOA disgusts me. By not properly teaching their employees about customer service, don't you know it's the customers that make your bank run. I called back after I was hung up on and when I asked to speak to a manager once again a young lady by the name of Ms. ** also hung up. So I am sending this, hopefully to find out how to change my email address, I can't log on.

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    Reviewed March 10, 2015

    I ** hate BOA and their high as over draft fees 5 dollars. They charge 35 dollars for the smallest **. Who has money to keep paying 35 dollars all the time. I don't understand why they just won't decline the cards. People have money problems.

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    Reviewed March 10, 2015

    Bank of america allowed husband to cash checks made out to me. He was able to deposit and withdraw my checks without my signature. Two checks were for $50,000. There should be some safe guards at bank to prevent husbands from cheating spouses like this. He was able to go "on line" and move money in and out of my private checking account. He even closed it without my signature. Banks use trite security questions which spouses know all answers. Bank has filed his credit card nonpayment under my name with Equifax. Thus ruining my credit with his account. He took out loan thru B of A without my knowledge, they ran it thru my Equifax & Experian listings but refuse to give me information about loan. It's like B of A has a partnership with him to scam me.

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    Reviewed March 10, 2015

    I opened two accounts with Bank of America a few years ago. I cancelled both accounts as I wasn't happy with their customer service at all and decided to go elsewhere. Cancelled accounts was the least of my problems. I wrote them a total of three times to request a check of my money. I was sent a form saying I needed both accounts to be Notarized. Fine. I did that and sent them the required information with an authorized notarized letter. I waited for a total of four months without a check or letter of apologies or explanation. I sent them another letter, sent priority receipt. Nothing. I called customer service which I got the run around saying I needed an notarized letter in order to release my money. I am tired of waiting for my money and of writing countless letters which go unanswered. I wouldn't recommend this bank to anyone. I am stuck waiting for my money where no one cares to return the check to me.

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    Reviewed March 9, 2015

    I have opened three accounts with BoA end of February. Went through approval process and my cards were on the way. I have started moving money to the accounts. Rerouted my direct deposit there, which by the way is a complicated procedure involving three countries. Two weeks later this weekend when logging into online services I have found out that my accounts are not there. After talking to customer service a polite lady gave me a number for account closure and told that they will be open only Monday.

    I have called Monday morning just to find out that my accounts have been closed without any warning just because they have made a business decision. It was done in a rude manner. I would have respected their right to close an account but they should have done more thorough review when I was opening it two weeks ago. No explanation was given and what is most important-- any warning. Now my paycheck will bounce back to the company and I will get but few weeks later. Not a lot of people can handle such things without damage. Terrible service, wrong attitude. Will never do business with them again.

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    Reviewed March 8, 2015

    I wanted to ask for your help to investigate Bank of America branch on Soledad cyn. in canyon country. I walked in that branch on the December 27th Saturday. I had been saving 6,000 dollars for a year to pay off my car. I walked in the branch with 6,000 dollars cash. I walked up to the teller and told the young man that I needed to deposit 6,000 dollars cash and gave it to him. He started putting the money through the machine and I noticed it was not catching all the bills so I told him that I didn't think the machine was working properly because all the bills were not going through. He kept trying several more times. And then he said no it is not working.

    So then he starts picking up money and moving it around and ask me if I am sure there is 6,000 here. I told him to count it and I told him I know exactly how much I have because I have to pay car off and it 6,000 dollars and that I have been saving this money for a year. He did not say anything and he started moving his hands around on his left side of the counter and could not really see what he was doing but I thought maybe it was another machine counter since he never counted the money by hand. Through the conversation he ask me two times if I sure there was 6,000 dollars. And I repeated the same thing. And then I started telling him that the bank was charging me a fee for my checking account and he said "If you have 1500 or more balance they won't charge you that fee." So I told him to put 1500 of the money in my checking account and the rest in my savings. He said "ok".

    The other odd thing that I remember is that he had put some of my money on top of the drawer. And never put it away. I thought he was new and would have never thought any teller would be dishonest. Well he gave me the receipts and I remember I told him I needed my balances. And I put them in my wallet. I did not even realize until 20 days later when I checked my savings that I was missing 1,000. Then I went to my wallet and I brought out my deposit slips and noticed he put 1500 in my checking but only 3500 in my savings.

    That was on January 19 but banks were closed but I did the fraud department. They told me I needed to call the branch manager and I did. She was very negative and said "There really not much we can do. You're calling 30 days later." I told her that it has not been 30 days. It has been 19 days. I told her I had reported it to the fraud department and she said "You did" and then she changed her attitude a little and said she would get investigate this and get back to me in 2 to 3 days.

    On January 1-26-15 at 11:15 I spoke with ** the branch manager. She said that she viewed the video with her and another manager and found nothing wrong. She said that the machine read 5000 dollars. She said the teller did nothing wrong. She said that she viewed me and that I kept pulling money out of my purse. And that I had glasses on and I never took them off. I don't know if she really watched the video because I never kept pulling money out. I had a pouch purse and I pulled the money all out at once. And for her to say he did nothing wrong. He did not follow any procedure. I told her I wanted to see the video. She said "You can not see it." I told her I was going to get a lawyer. And she said "Not even with a lawyer you can not see the video." She said there was nothing more she can do for me. And she said "Maybe you should just talk to that lawyer you said you have."

    I was very upset that she never showed any concern about this matter. So I decided to take it further and called customer service and got the person higher than her. I was given ** title market manager number. I called him. And left a message. He called back at 12:30. He seemed very concerned about this matter and I finally felt like someone was going to help. I told him everything. He said he was not only going to investigate this alone. He was going to make sure the president CEO was going to investigate with him. I felt a lot better after I spoke with him. But then I got a message on January 28, 2015 from a **. Left a message said she was market escalations. So I called back and they said that she was not available but that she was just calling to introduce herself and let me know she was investigating and will call me back in two to three days.

    I called ** back on February 5th 15. She was not available. She called back about on February 5th and said she investigated and did not find anything wrong. And she said she viewed the video. I told her I am going to go higher than her until someone helps me. Through all of this I was never asked for a written statement. I never got a letter or anything related to this important matter. I been treated very poorly. And If the teller thought there was only 5000. Why didn't he say anything. So we could have got a supervisor. If this was someone going in the bank and taking it from the bank everybody aware of that. But they can get away with stealing from their customers. Please help me!

    Updated on March 13, 2015: I reported the theft and nothing was done. You guys published my report and the response from the Bank of America was they told me to contact them. But yet no contact information. And when I call the customer service number they have no idea. I guess they just wanted to look good like they’re responding when they actually do not care.

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    Reviewed March 6, 2015

    I had set up automatic payments to my credit card account which I have with Bank of America. The system was setup to electronically pay the minimum balance on the due date and had been working flawlessly. Then on 11/04/14 their online banking system started attempting to process my payment as a paper check, which of course was returned because there was no check. I was subsequently charged late fees and return check fees. I contacted BOA in 11/2014 and they refunded all late fees.

    On 12/04/14 their system again attempted to process my payment as a paper check and I was charged late fees and a return check fee. When I contacted BOA they assured me that I needed to take no action and that I didn't need to pay over the phone, even though I offered to do so as I was worried about my account and credit standing. As I waited for their system to be corrected, BOA closed my account for late payments. Even after calling and explaining the situation I am unable to even speak with a credit analyst to get my account opened. Everyone that I have spoken with agrees that it is a system error and has left detailed notes attached to my account, but I am still unable to get my account reopened.

    As I have been monitoring my account I noticed that another paper check was scheduled for 01/04, despite the fact that I was no longer enrolled in bill pay and had in fact paid January's payment over the phone in December. When I spoke with BOA online banking they assured me they would fix the payment. When 01/04 came their payment system again attempted to process the "paper check" and on 01/12 I was notified that the phantom paper check had been returned and that I was charged a return check fee of 25 dollars. I was told that other customers may be impacted by BOA's error. It is very frustrating and I feel I have no alternatives available.

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    Reviewed March 5, 2015

    Every time I come into the Bank of America on the corner Seneca and international Speedway Blvd they only have one teller. The only business I have currently with this bank is to pay my rent. I don't know why they have 4-5 platform people and only one teller but this is ridiculous! Seeing as I don't have many options to go to another branch seeing as I have no car and this branch is right up the street from my job I just don't understand what the management point of view is here which he is rude with customers when they raise a complaint about the amount of time it takes from line to teller. Today I have been in line for 15 minutes and I'm still the fourth person in line. I'm able to find this complaint website and write this whole complaint on my cell phone. I'm up to twenty minutes now. 30 minutes, 35 minutes, 37 minutes in line for a deposit is shameful!!

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    Reviewed March 5, 2015

    Been a customer since 1993 and have needed questions answered/additional service twice in the past 2 months. Prior to this, I hadn't needed any service/questions answered in years. Both times service was awful (despite being assigned a Platinum specialist).

    The first incident involved a check that I deposited into my account which was returned. It ended up being another bank's issue but it took BofA two days and several calls to tell me what the problem was.... two of the specialists surmised incorrectly what the actual issue ended up being. Then, it took 7 days to return the check to me so that I could redeposit the check and correct the error. This after being told I would receive the check back in 3-4 days. I lost money on the deal because a tenant couldn't move in until the check cleared and thus I lost rental income for those days. And though specialists were "nice," no one was ever able to speed up a process during which I was told things that turned out to not be correct nor were they able to even get the check back to me within days of when they said it would arrive.

    Issue #2 -- I transferred money to an outside vendor, and paid for a next day transfer. I initiated the transfer late afternoon on Monday. The bank said the "next day" transfer would not be scheduled until the next day (presumably Tuesday for delivery Wednesday). The transfer does not hit on Wednesday so I call. Now, the rude specialist explains that the "next day transfer" won't be delivered until Thursday. This despite the fact that the money for the transfer was pulled out of my account on Tuesday. I ask for further clarification, he says that I just gave it to you. I ask to be transferred to someone. He transfers me to the "management team." This takes 10-12 minutes on hold.... and then I am disconnected.

    Hard to explain the frustration, but hard not feel angry when you get the feeling that people are going thru the motions and not trying to help or solve the problem. Unfortunately, I will now have to spend time and effort switching all my accounts because it would be a travesty to reward such service with loyalty!

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    Reviewed March 4, 2015

    After banking with Bank of America for 13 years, they decided to change the terms of my accounts. Now I will be forced to pay $25 monthly fee or keep a $10,000 combined account balance. I called customer service and was told that unless I keep the 10 balance I will have to pay the monthly fee. I had my first mortgage with them and they sold it last year. Bank of America just want to take their customers' money and they don't care how long you've been with them or how much money you spend on their products and services. I will be closing my accounts as of April 14. So if you are shopping for a bank, stay away from Bank of America.

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    Reviewed March 4, 2015

    When I walked into the building no one greet me. After 25 minutes staying in line, that banker came to me and starts asking me about credit. I want my check to be cashed first. Instead poor quality service. It took me about hour to cash 359 dollar check. Teller did not gave me receipt.

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    Reviewed March 4, 2015

    Called Bank of America because when I was making a transfer from one account to the other my money went into my credit card account. I called to let them know that the money was not supposed to be transferred to the credit card account. They said there was a credit of 3500.00 and that they would return it to me in 2-5 business days. I asked if this could be done sooner since it was the first of the month and I needed that money to pay my mortgage. I spoke to Greg at the San Antonio office and he said he would be able to transfer it back in and it would be credited to my account the next day. An hour later I received an e-mail that said that upon my request that a check for the credit amount would be mailed to me in 7-10 business days. I called the call center again because this made matters worse. They said they would not be able to help me that I would just have to deal with it. I called again and got disconnected.

    I called again and got a different call center in a different state. I asked to be transferred to the San Antonio office. They said they could not do it. I called again and the next office said they could do it but they put me on hold for a very long time and then disconnected me. My husband called and got a different call center in a different state and they said they could put it back in and took our routing number and said it would be back in 2-3 days. All of this mess for nothing. When my husband told the customer representative that we had received an e-mail that we requested to have our money in check and mailed, she said that they don't usually send out an e-mail. I was told so many conflicting things and given the complete runaround.

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    Reviewed March 1, 2015

    2/28/2015, I called the BOA customer service and after 11 minutes and 44 second Michael was answering me. And I told him that I never used my platinum card. Even not activated yet but I have $15 charge on my card. Michael told me that he is going to transfer someone but my call is nobody pick up yet and still ringing. To BOA: Is there any customer service now? You say 24/7 available. It’s been 34 mins and 16 second now. Please please please answer my call. I wanna close my account.

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    Reviewed March 1, 2015

    I called this customer service number and one lady picked up my call and I told her I have annual fee charged in my account and I got one bill.. I have not used that card more than a year and I told her I want to close this account cause of the fee or find me a way not to pay fee. She is so rude and I can hear people talking on back too. She said she cannot do anything about that - if I want she will go ahead and close it. I was like really? I can find banks those can help me for what I need. I said, "Go ahead and close the account." I work in customer service too but never asked customer to leave. Very very unprofessional. Maybe they have lot of business so they don't care about old customers. Good luck. I'm not going back to Bank of America. I'm paying 50 bucks for nothing.

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    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2015

    As a result of a mistake on their side which they were aware of, all my accounts with this horrible bank got restricted and my credit card was closed. After long long really long waits on the calls and being passed through loops for one responsible department that could actually remove the restrictions off of my accounts, I was able to save my checking and savings however, still no luck with the credit card account. After rounds of following up which was their job since they made a MISTAKE, finally I was able to narrow it down with card services department to the point that they had to do a hard inquiry on my credit history in order to re-open my card with which I strictly disagreed and thus my credit card remained closed.

    Now the most annoying part is that, after a week when I checked my credit report I saw a hard inquiry has appeared on my report and guess what: from BofA!!!! Again I had to call in and wait for someone to finally explain to me that they have made ANOTHER MISTAKE and while reviewing my account, ACCIDENTALLY reported a hard inquiry!!!!

    I can’t express my frustration with them: what if I hadn't called in...they would've just gotten away making small small mistakes which they have no idea in what ways can affect people's lives. The least harm is the sense of being ignored with nothing that you can do while someone else has put you in this misery! Please please please do yourselves a favor and end your businesses with these lunatics!

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2015

    Today we found out when we tried to buy an item at Staples and our card was declined that the bank had froze our account and cancelled our debit card. This is the 6th time it has happened in a little over a year. They did not let us verify the charges and simply assumed fraud and cancelled our cards. We will now have to spend days updating our auto-pay accounts and bill payer. This is so annoying because we have to wait for a new card and have no access to our money. Am going to start looking around for another bank. Tired of the uniformed guest services people in the branch. We have checking, savings, home mortgage, credit card and family trust accounts.

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    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2015

    Filling my 1099s, I found a copy of a check that was cashed from my account to a person who signed his own name on it. When I filed a complaint, it was denied claiming I have 60 days to notify them. I immediately closed the account and when they withdrew the fund it went negative. Instead of contacting me, they sent it to collection.

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    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2015

    I am currently a client with Bank of America and yesterday with the help of ONE bank manager (** on 86th Street & Lexington branch in Manhattan), I was affirmed with all the reasons why I have been with this bank for the past 9 years. I had an issue with my account with the NYSD where my account was on freeze for over 4-weeks. On Monday the State Department released the hold, but a lot of recurring charges went through that day, some of which was still processing. During the whole freeze period my account said I had $500.56 in it. The real name when I called the Bank of America customer service was stated to be $399.

    One Tuesday night at about 1am I checked my account prior to making a purchase on Google Play for $9.99 and my account showed a positive of $170. My purchase went through as expected. That following morning when I am having breakfast with my fiance' we both receive an email stating that our account fell below $25. I didn't panic because I thought maybe a bunch of charges just went through. I immediately checked my online banking account to see that Bank of America charged me not one, but THREE overdraft fees with a date of Monday 02/23. Each over draft fee is $35.

    The confusing and complicated shock with this is because I have NEVER experienced THREE overdraft charges in one day without my account being negative first and given adequate time to cover the negative in my account if it was down to that. I saw very clearly how Bank of America tried to make a chess moving like this thinking I was a checkers player. I immediately called Customer Service to dispute the transactions and I received no help requesting to speak further with a Supervisor. The Supervisor brought up bogus reasons as to why my account is negative and for me to contact the Claims Department which was of no use by the time she transferred me over because I was so mad that I was not getting a simple request handled.

    I shortly went straight to the bank branch on 86th Street & Lexington and met with a Rep by the name of ** who was helpful but had to bring the request to his manager because he had no authorization to handle that. He said he will get back to me by the end of business day that Tuesday if he can. I didn't get that call which was okay. I came back that following morning and was greeted by a gentleman of the name of ** who understood the situation and brought over a manager very quickly.

    That is when I met the wonderful ** and he helped by providing with a complimentary request to have the charges removed. He saw that because of my account being frozen for 4-weeks along with a claims that I had made because of the $250 I had deposited the same the freeze begun not being aware of it then, along with Bank of America charging a $100 processing fee and all the recurring charges hitting after the freeze that there was some major complications on my true balance.

    I hate how Bank of America played that move and to some extent its reasons like that that has shown me how not to fully rely on these big banking institutions. But what I will validate is because of the quality of service with bankers/managers at branches those are the people that are the super heroes. I was that close to closing my account after 9 years, but that branch helped me out to highest extent because they saw how important it was to me along with just wanting to do right by their clients. Thank you ** and the whole 86th Street & Lexington Branch for continuously maintaining a high level of service, even when it may be a bit of a real challenge. Thank you!

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    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2015

    I opened a bank account when we started a fundraiser for my daughter who was born with cancer last year. The manager who signed me up for it let me know "of course" there would be no fees for that. Well almost a year later there were monthly maintenance fees and BofA won't refund, so basically I was lied to when I opened the account AND BofA being a multi billion dollar company won't refund the money they took from a child's cancer fund account. Took all my leftover money out and will be canceling all of my accounts and going to another bank for when we start up the fundraiser again next month.

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    Price

    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2015

    I have two bank accounts at BOA and they refuse to link them so I will not be overdrawn. I have plenty of money in my Business account but I am very sick with Lyme disease so I forget to transfer money to my personal account sometimes and they hit me with so many $35.00 fees that I could have made a house payment with those funds. And there is plenty of money in my business account. I have tried everything to get them to link the accounts but they will not do that because they want you to open a credit card so they can hit you with interest fees and get you into debt. There should be a law against this! Thank you.

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    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2015

    I opened an account with "Bank of America" about a month ago. I deposited a large check when I opened that account. I was given a temporary debit card and was told to wait a few days before using that money. So about a week ago I receive a couple of notices stating that my account had been closed and that a cashier's check had been sent to my address for the deposited amount. I have not yet received that check, and my rent and bills are right around the corner. I called the bank but they said to just wait for that check! That is about 13 more days without being able to touch my money that I need for groceries, rent, etc... They never mentioned that they could potentially close my account. This is my money and I would have appreciated it if they would have called and talked to me about picking up that cashier's check!!!

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    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2015

    I have been depositing funds on a regular basis. Yesterday I deposited a paycheck at the Van Ness station in DC. Something told me not to use that bank because of their shady dealings in the past, but I ignored the intuition. The cashier did not ask me to swipe my card and I believe she already knew the pin number. So, today I tried to withdraw $20.00 and receive an "alert" of "irregular" activity. I go to a BOA (one outside of DC that is very trustworthy) and came to discover that the rationale behind the alert was that it appeared I tried to extract $20.00 twice, which was true. I thought perhaps the machine was malfunctioning, so I tried the adjacent machine to no avail.

    When I called the bank before going to see them in person, a Hispanic clerk refused to tell me what was the culprit of the problem and asked me to validate the last usages of the card, which were validated. So I go to the BOA in another location and find out this was the only reason a hold was placed on the account. And then I was told that I had been issued a new card in January 2015, which was totally inaccurate. I spent all day (and now have blood pressure of 240/190) with these people.

    I would say to all BOA customers that something fishy is going on and if I were you and lived in DC, I would NOT go into any BOA in DC, but go outside of the city. They have recently hired some very shady employees who now run this country due to the cocaine they supply undercover, therefore, it is of no concern to them to try to hack into someone's account. The entire system has been changed, and I would not be surprised if these alerts were to target individuals whose debit cards do not contain a "chip", so that these individuals would be forced to come into a bank and obtain one that does. If this is the case, letters should be sent out informing the customers that they need a new card, not printing out silly notifications on an ATM receipt.

    I lost an entire day's pay on a consulting job due to these "new" employees who are taking over BOA and don't even understand what the word "no" means in English. I'm not stupid and whomever is tampering with my account, I hope you understand I have not been dumbed down and I know what you are doing. If it is done again, rest assured I will do everything in the legal confines of the law to get your paws off my money that I earned.

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2015

    Yesterday morning i was able to use my debit card and the funds in my account. Around 3:50 pm I tried to make a transfer from my personal BofA account to my business BofA account (which I have done several times before) and I couldn't. So I called the CS number only to be transferred again and again and again until I reached the account closure department where it seems no one works because it send you to an answering machine. I am not a wealthy woman that has money bleeding out my body. My money is sitting in a bank that has no ONE person on the phone that can help me figure out how I can access my money.

    I am over the fact that they chose to close my account without informing me because that cannot be resolved BUT MY MONEY is my money. I have children to feed and bills to pay. This is the most ridiculous experience I have had and my daughter has an account there as well as my husband's business. After reading all these complaints and issues I am appalled that a BANK operates in such a way especially in this day and age. No one can tell me if I can go to my branch and withdraw my money, so now I have to take time off work (as if I can afford to do so, if my boss doesn't fire me for doing so) to go sit in a bank hoping to at least be able to access my funds for withdrawal and find a bank that CARES about its customers. This is appalling to the worst.

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2015

    Oh yes, I’ll be fair with BOA. They are greedy, rude and ignorants. My husband had open heart surgery and we did have difficulties to pay our mortgage. We contact them looking for help with the modification. To make story short, let me tell you that after we submitted the documentation, they will call back a week later saying that something was missing. We keep waiting. And waiting, and when we call back, an answering machine was saying that they will return the call into 24 hours. Guess what? They return our call a week later. This was on and on for almost three months. They Never, NEVER help us, and by Law they supposed to do that. Thanks God my son help us. With the money and that way we were okay with our mortgage. In the future I don't want to know Nothing about BOA.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2015

    I get a phone call yesterday saying that I owe $600 at Bank of America my account has been closed nine years ago. How do I get this resolved since I went to jail in '06 over a 50.00 check which the bank told me I had $70 in my account. I wrote the check for 50 then ended up in jail for four days and everything was exchanged from my record so I closed my account.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2015

    Bank of America... In the old days people used to rob banks with masks on...now the banks rob you and they hide behind a phone number to a voice mail. Bank of America has frozen an account with over 7k in it. After 10 years of banking with them you would think they owe an explanation but they won't. I'd be very careful using a national chain bank that won't deal with your complaint or concerns in the branch. If their only answer is to call a phone number in another state with someone you don't know you might as well use the bank of India. They're thieves...and according to the people inside the bank watch out. It's happening more and more every day... It might have something to do with the 17 billion dollar Dept of Justice lawsuit they lost last year...

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2015

    I went down to the local branch office and inquired about opening a business account. The person I spoke with was more then happy to help. She mentioned to me there would a monthly charge, unless I enrolled in their merchant program. I told her I wanted to use the mobile card reader and she responded with, "They really don't work well and will take up to a month to deposit your money. However, our program will only cost about $25-$30 per month." Well that was wrong and cost me approximately $3000-$5000 over the course of the past 2 years. That almost cost me to loss my business (being that I am a sole proprietor and only employee).

    Since I closed my account with them and opened one with a local Credit Union, all of a sudden I have a balance that no one else seems to be dipping into. I learned a few valuable lessons. For one, I definitely will never do business with Bank of America again. Two, read EVERYTHING!! Don't waste any time talking with branch personnel because they will say what you want to hear, then when the contracts are signed, deny everything and you're left out to dry. This is just one of many reasons I would highly recommend turn your head and go to another bank. I wouldn't have even rated them a star but I didn't have a choice. Would be nice to have the money I worked for, back.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2015

    This is not the first time it happens. I am a contractor that receives checks all the time and normally deposit them into my bank, but sometimes I want to cash them. I've been to Bank of America in several occasions to try and cash checks which were posted in my name and it's been a problem. To begin with, the teller asking me if I had a account with them because they could not cash the check. When I asked why, she said that the signature on the check did not match the one they had in the system. I told her, "Is there any other way that they can verify because this is inconvenient for me to waste my time in line?" She said that nothing could be done.

    Long story short, this has happened to me on more than two occasions and they make you feel like a thief, which is what really bothers me. I would never open a account with them because if I give a check to somebody, I don't want them to feel like crooks when cashing their hard-earned money.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2015

    I paid my bill in full for new charges above my zero interest balance transfer. I was charged interest on the daily balance even though I paid it Prior to the due date. The bank expects me to pay my credit card bill immediately upon receipt. Absolutely ridiculous!!

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2015

    I guess bad things happen when you're a member of any bank, but Bank of America is awesome. Their customer service reps always answer, they're very helpful, they resolve issues quickly. The only issue I have is sometimes it takes a while for payments to go through, but overall, I feel like they're a good place to have your money. Great fraud protection, too.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2015

    On 3/22/14 went to Marlborough, MA branch, provided 'letter of authority for personal representative' for my deceased husband, opened 'estate of account' and bank was going to transfer money market account to the estate of account (rep Beverly ** ) - piece of cake, ha. Following week I called as funds not transferred, bank said they couldn't find the letter of authority, day later received call from bank- they locate.

    4/15/14 I received letter from bank that they wanted a notarized request from pers. rep. to close account. Following Saturday, I drove back to Marlborough branch and was told they could not help me as the 'estate of office' was closed on Saturdays. Totally frustrated and do nothing until 2015. 1/28/2015 - drive to Marlborough branch again, with letter asking to have money market account closed and transferred to 'estate of' account - bank notarized letter and faxed to the estate of department.

    Following week, I'm told letter was faxed to wrong department, it is lost and would have been rejected anyway as they cannot transfer funds, would have to cut check to close account. I was told to have branch to call 855-893-8793 and they will provide correct fax # for new notarized letter. Quoted turnaround time of 3-5 business days once new letter received by Bank of America.

    2/5/15 - drive back to Marlborough branch with new letter. Same helpful woman waits on me (Lorena ** ). She notarizes new letter, calls phone number referenced above. They confirm receipt of new letter and quote a 5 business day turnaround to close account or we could have branch manager expedite and would receive overnight check. Branch manager send expedited request. Then told that the date on the 'letter of authority' (3/5/2014) was old, they not sure if still valid. I said it was and did not have an expiration date. Bank of America tries to call court and no answer while I wait another 15 minutes. Then told that they cannot expedite due to old date issue, but would be no longer than 5 business days. I asked to be called (also written in my letter) if anything amiss.

    2/18/2015 - I call B of A to find nobody has even looked at this request. I was told that they in fact have 10 business day, not 5 and that I was misquoted several times previously. I was then told that I did not sign the letter. I asked why nobody called me as I specifically requested a call as didn't want to wait a month to receive a letter. She didn't have an answer. Then was told the date on the 'letter of authority' might be an issue. I should drive back to the branch and have them call the court to ensure still effective. I complained about the ineffective, misguided process I am given every time I contact the bank. I ask if anyone could help expedite my request, she said nobody can talk to the back office, but she would ask them to call the court.

    This has been the worst experience ever!!! And have no guarantee this will close the account and cut the check. Customer service have been horrendous - nothing but inaccurate information. I have continued to receive fees in the 'estate of' account as the minimum balance has not been met. They refuse to call and update me, I have to keep following up on my end! I have driven to the bank 4 times (3 hours driving) + have sat in the bank at least another 2 hours. Not to mention all the phone calls. So I have spent a could day of my life trying to get Bank of America to close my dead husbands account and disburse the funds.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2015

    Bank of America on West Hillsboro Blvd in deerfield is the worst bank anyone can ever go to. EVERY SINGLE TIME I go to that bank I'm in there for at LEAST 45 minutes which is ridiculous. I work 9 to 5:30 Monday thru Friday and the only time I can bank is on lunch break which is only an hour. More employees need to be hired if it’s a short on staff. This bank is the closest to my job and I grind my teeth every time I have to stop by. Customer service needs to be number one priority.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2015

    About three weeks ago I walk in to a BOA branch on the sky walk (approx. 1545cdt) where I live. A service rep. greeted me, then said that the only teller would be with me shortly (as she was busy with another customer). I said ok, and she walked away. After about 10 mins of waiting, I was getting a little pissed as the service rep. that initially greeted me fumbled around basically doing nothing (plus the space temp. was about 78 degrees according to the wall stat). So I left, swearing that I was going to deposit my money in another bank. Which I later decided not to, and spent the $680 that was going to deposit.

    Today 2-17-2015, I went to a BOA branch with a drive-up service. Guess what, they were open. But had the blinds drawn on the window. It was only about 1400cdt, so I pushed the call button, and a voice says that the drive-up is closed but the walk-in is open. (By the way they only shovel snow for one lane, the others are closed). Ok, bet you can imagine what I was thinking.

    Bottom line Bank of America does not give a damn about the avg. customer. Why have a drive-thru if you're not going to use it? Why have long wait times for customers, is it because you really do not want a customer to go to a teller line? I think it is! It's cheaper for the BOA to get customers to do the work themselves at an ATM! Ok my rants over, for now. To be continued.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2015

    I contacted BOA online chat services because I made a deposit to my account on Sunday night and had available credit to use, and the remainder would credit to my account on 2/17 which is today. Not thinking anything else, I purchased dinner and proceeded home. Well surprise, surprise, on 2/17, I receive a notification that my account balance was low and an extended overdraft fee was assessed. I thought well this must be something old or a mistake and I login and sure enough they have really goofed my account up.

    I immediately call the bank but was notified of an extremely high call volume (I wonder why) so I access chat as well. After about 6 minutes a chat rep logs on and basically told me the fee was accurate. I explain to him that is not possible to have extended overdraft fee assessed and have available credit at the same time, and a receipt that said that's just what I told him! Meanwhile after about 17 minutes, telephone banker finally is available and says due to President's Day there was a glitch in the system and my account will return to normal next business day on Wednesday and my account was fine. Meanwhile, I still have this idiot chat rep online saying I should have made a deposit to avoid the fee.

    BOA does nothing to help my financial well being and I am finally convinced it's time to switch! I have been a customer for several years now and have noticed their financial practices and that is to collect money. I try to avoid overdraft fees but for example, my rent is due by the 5th, this past pay period I didn't get paid until the 6th so I made payment anyway with electronic check to avoid fees with rent. Well I am certain BOA saw when that was authorized but didn't run it through until the 12th. That payment usually comes out the next day but I believe they didn't run it through, thinking I would go and make other purchases so they can go back and reverse all those transactions to assess overdraft fees! It's time for a switch. These big banks don't give a flip about the consumers.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2015

    I tried contacting BOA to let them know I would be traveling and would need my card available during that time. I was on hold for quite some time before, I didn't have time to continue. I begin my travels and of course, after 2 transactions, my credit card gets declined due to possible fraudulent charges. I try to contact BOA yet again, I'm on hold for over 20 minutes and didn't even speak to anyone. The web portal to verify charges on my card does not seem to be working and I've tried contacting them multiple times and spent between 30-60 minutes (60 minutes!) on hold before I hung up. Coincidentally, the "chat" feature on their website is also down. I have been a customer with them for 10 or so years now and am very disappointed in the service, or lack thereof.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2015

    I needed to process a large check from my insurance quickly (same day) as the funds were already committed and the 800# customer service people told me it couldn't happen but suggested I talk to the branch mgr. The mgr was out so the asst named Ellie was in and I started to wait for the mgr but Ellie continued to be interested in my problem so I decided to just give her a opportunity. She took me in hand, filled out the required forms for me, told me exactly how to handle the transaction and went into the teller position and a burdensome task was handled so efficiently and effectively. I walked out of the bank stunned and happy as a major problem was now in my rear view mirror. I would not have approached this bank with this problem but the mgr has always been so helpful I decided to take a chance. I guess the whole staff at this bank is just a cut above the ordinary staff at most banks. Thank everyone for a job well done.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2015

    Our FHA mortgage is serviced by Bank of America. The property requires flood insurance. But Bank of America demands we carry more flood insurance than FEMA permits. We could not get the issue straightened out working with Bank of America's insurance department. We have filed complaints with the Consumer Protection Agency, and have needed to for the last several years. Yet Bank of America continues the practice.

    My most recent aggravation is regarding scheduled payments. I update and schedule payments every couple weeks when payday hits our non-Bank of America checking account. Over 2 weeks ago I scheduled our mortgage payment to process in about 10 days. Today I reconcile our checking account and see that the payment was not made. I have now scheduled it ASAP, but it will incur a late charge. I logged onto the Bank of America website, and see that the credit card payment I also scheduled isn't showing up as scheduled either. As I have paid these bills for several years using their website, it is highly unlikely I didn't do either one correctly.

    Bank of America is cavalier regarding their transaction processing. And Bank of America chooses to operate in a manner outside of consumer protection regulations. We will be refinancing our property, with one purpose being to have our loan Not serviced by Bank of America. But with the current mortgage system, consumers do not have the choice of who they do business with. Bank of America is a rotten bank; poor practices and poor servicer. I would never choose to do business with them again. But in our current system, I may end up having to deal with them even after refinancing.

    UPDATED ON 04/07/2015: For the second month in a row Bank of America has failed to make the mortgage payment I scheduled on their website as an EFT from my bank to theirs. I called and processed as a phone payment today, supposedly with no additional charges for being 'late'. From my previous complaint I received a call from someone at BoA who was supposed to address this problem, but I cannot reach them at the number I have, nor have they called again. I did receive a generic letter to call customer service, but they cannot help with this problem. It is assumed that I don't know how to use the BoA website (which I have used for over 4 years), rather than they have a website/ processing problem. I am so done with BoA, I am trying to Never Ever Ever get back together with BoA.

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    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2015

    I don't understand why there is not enough representatives to help. They have loan officers along with other management walking around that can go behind the counter to help, instead of making customers WAIT EXCESSIVELY. I understand patience, but this happens WAY TOO OFTEN.

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    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2015

    I've been with Bank of America for about 2 years now... never have I EVER been so frustrated and disgusted with a place. They steal money and charge overdraft fees up the ying yang. I recently had a charge from amazon be returned to my account and I never saw the amount come back to my account, even after the charge had been cleared. I messaged their customer service and found out it was magicianed back into my account and that it was already gone... what?! I had an issue with this before too and kept tabs on my account everyday after I called amazon, that didn't even help.

    Whenever I'm negative and get paid the next day, I still get charged overdraft fees. I ask them to reverse it and they tell me the money has to be deposited the day before in order for there to be no fee... ok, so at EXACTLY midnight when I get my direct deposit I still get a damn fee! I don't like their app either. When I had Wells Fargo, their app gave me an current balance and an available balance (so I knew what to not go over). BofA has things that process forever and aren't cleared for a long time. So of course I go over and get fees... My husband always tells me that's why he never trusts banks and how we should close our account... I plan on our closing our account here and trying to figure out another bank with better means for not charging their clients for just breathing!

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    Reviewed Feb. 13, 2015

    BOA inactivate my account with no notice in advance after my tax refund hit my account on. I called ahead to find out if my account still open so I can deposit my tax refund - the customer services said that the account still active. So today I try to withdraw money and my debit card do not work. I call BOA, spend hours transferring from agent to agent and department and they just told me that I have to call back in a week to resolved this situation. I really don't understand this. They been manipulating my account for them to charge me a lot of overdraft too. Cherry ** was the last agent and she was so rude and unhelpful. I think that I should be able to have access to my money anytime. They should apply the "KYC" if I'll been banking with them for years. They put me in a situation by holding my money about to be evicted and be behind in couple bills. Why if they see that I have money hours later they inactivate my account?

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    Reviewed Feb. 13, 2015

    The problem is simple. BOA collected a tax lien out of my company account. Problem. BOA removed the money from the WRONG COMPANY! My company name is different. My account number is different. My EIN is different. HOW STUPID MUST YOU BE TO NOT SEE THIS ERROR. BOA refuses to refund my money and fix their error. BOA tells me - I HAVE TO CALL THE STATE TAX BOARD AND GET MY FUNDS RETURNED! There should be a law! BEWARE OF BIG BANKS........ try smaller local banks where you can meet your banker. BOA sucks! (This is not a personal insult.... it's a FACT.)

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    Reviewed Feb. 12, 2015

    Received insurance check. Went to one branch to cash, was told I would be called when money was ready. Received a call the next morning and was told money wouldn't be ordered because non member! Third and last time BOA will screw me. This was done after I told teller I didn't want an account because I don't like their practices. I was a member when they were Summit, Fleet and all others in between til 07 when identity was stolen and they hit me with overdraft fees.. over $600. I hate BOA!

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    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2015

    On 2/9/15 I checked my BOA account. At that time, it listed holds for the bill payments I made online on 2/6/15 (by the way I had more than enough to cover them). Thinking nothing of it, I checked my account again on 2/10/15, just to check my balance. Well the next morning I stopped at the atm to deposit a week old check into my account. To my dismay, when I looked at my account later that morning, I had an overdraft fee assessed that was dated the day before. I couldn't really understand why.

    I contacted BOA via online chat in which the agent told me it was a valid fee because the transactions on Friday re-posted today, in order of amount (which I STILL don't understand how they make the decision to do THAT) and that the fee was a hold from 2/9/15, mind you there wasn't a hold for a fee when I checked my account on 2/9/15. I even copied the screen to the rep on chat and she STILL told me it was a valid fee. I have been a customer of BOA since they became BOA and I can't WAIT to close my accounts with them.

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    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2015

    If I could give this bank less than one star I would. You are money hungry scumbags that could care less about your clients. There's a bunch of heartless idiots working there.

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    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2015

    BOA has been sending me one of their customer's personal emails with a lot of personal information. I called their headquarters to let them know. After two phone calls the emails are still coming. My third phone call I finally got someone who assured me she would take care of it, we spent 30 minutes on the phone and she assured me that within 5-7 days the emails would stop.

    One month later, the emails are coming through. I called back for the fourth time spent another 30 minutes on the phone only to be told that the case was dropped because they tried to call me and I didn't answer. Now keep in mind I don't even bank with this bank, I'm just receiving emails because their customer and I have the same name but our email address isn't the same. They told me today that it's a long process and I would have to start all over and spend another 30 minutes on the phone. Then weeks later if I didn't answer their phone call the request would be cancelled again. Wow!!!

    Meanwhile their customer isn't getting her important emails, and I'm being flooded with them. I know her account, her middle initial, her home address, her account status, when her new card was arriving, and the last 4 digits. I even read them these emails. They said they don't contact the customer, wow again! So she doesn't even know. So after 4 phone calls over a month and a half I've given up and told them I will contact their customer somehow on social media since they can't fix it. I will try and do their job.

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    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2015

    I wanted to sign up for online checking account for a promotion of gift cards they were having. I called three branches that all told me a different story and were extremely rude on the phone not wanting to help. I finished my online banking sign up. They took 50.00 out of my current credit card from another bank then sent me a denial in mail... said I was a victim of fraud... They are fraudulent. I have never been victim of fraud, have good credit, am out 50.00 and denied a checking account??? Terrible experience. Stay away.

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    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2015

    Bank of America sold my bank account to Citizens National Bank without my consent. When I spoke with them on the phone regarding this incident the only thing that they kept telling me was that they sent a letter to me telling me that they were going to give my bank account to a different bank. I think that in order to sell my account to a different bank they should have had my authorization first. It does not seem legal in my mind for them to sell my bank account without my permission. They kept assuring me that they had sent a letter to my house stating that they were going to move my bank account to a different bank, but I think that legally they should have to have my permission to move my bank account with them to a different bank, rather than just sending me a letter letting me know that they already did it without my permission.

    Does anybody know the legality of this? I think that it should be up to me whether they switch my bank account with them to a different bank. They did not give me this option. Due to this chain of events, all of the companies that I gave automatic draft privileges to were subsequently unable to draft my monthly payments from my Bank of America account because of the fact that it had been switched to Citizens National Bank without my authorization and without my knowledge. Is there any possible way that I can legally Sue Bank of America for all of the incurred fees due to their actions of selling my bank account to a different bank without my authorization?

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    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2015

    On Wednesday, January 28, 2015, I called Bank of America to pay off my balance of $15,426.81. They charged me twice. It is now Monday, February 9, and after spending hours on the phone with them, they have still not returned the money that they were not authorized to take in the first place. At least three times people have said they would call me back, and haven't. On February 5, they told me that they were undergoing a "system upgrade" and so I might not be getting my money back until after February 12. Unacceptable!

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    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2015

    My husband and I have been customers for decades. While in the process of applying for a mortgage (with another financial institution- we couldn't believe the list of requirements from BAC and told them no), we discovered that our significant payoff on a joint line of credit was not being reported properly. We made the payment on 1/30 which should have been posted for 1/31, but on my screen the adjusted unpaid balance changed EVERY TIME I logged in and when I logged into my husband's account, the same thing happened.

    When my screen showed the correct amount, his would show the wrong amount (the higher amount before we made the payoff) and then it would flip again, so the payment (over $100,000+) did not show up on both online screens at the same time! In a matter of 5 MINUTES, my unpaid balance would change every time I logged in. My husband and I spent literally an hour on the phone with an estimated 6 different people. Was disconnected once and then I demanded a supervisor who told me she doesn't handle this area, that she would help but couldn't see a problem.

    We are done with BAC. It is to the point where it is scary, since I am not convinced that Online Banking always reconciles balances for joint accounts. Just keep that in mind. With respect to "extra people" walking around the branch office while there are only a few tellers at work, sometimes with a customer line growing, I have seen the same thing and wonder what they all do? One person greets you at the door and says goodbye- in a suit. How much does that cost the customer? This is in Glastonbury CT. At one point, some of them stood behind the teller counter watching the teller, and then bringing to your attention that they have a rewards program that I might be interested in. That activity has diminished, but it is very annoying to have BAC market their products while you are trying to do banking business and are in a hurry (and in front of other customers who are waiting to be served).

    I also noticed that if I wrote a check from our BAC account to our business account (at a different bank) as a withdrawal from our account at BAC, it could take up to 8-10 business days for it to be cleared on our BAC account. I have tracked several checks and the lag is always about the same. Again, activity on our Online Checking causes me discomfort since the period of clearing far exceeds the time. I see the check posted on the business account at a different bank.

    We are in the process of moving all of our business to another bank, but to get back to mortgage applications, I saw their list of requirements and found it HILARIOUS that this same bank bought one of the sleaziest mortgage lenders years ago and now expects the impossible to get a mortgage. BAC is too big. Banking regulation needs to stay in place for this type of financial institution. I'm not a real fan of Elizabeth Warren- but it is because of banks like BAC that we need her in the Senate.

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    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2015

    I have 2 checking accounts, mine and one with my son with Bank of America. On Friday 1/30/2015 before noon I paid my son bills ($1135.87) from my checking account. At the same time I made a "Between accounts transfer" from his account to mine to cover the amount. I received a confirmation number and checked both accounts for the next 3 days and both accounts showed the transfers. The following week my account showed "transfer failed because of insufficient funds".

    I called customer service and was told when Monday's accounts closed out there was "insufficient funds for the transfer," after other purchases were made over the weekend. I asked why the other debits were authorized when the account showed after the transfer there was insufficient funds, but instead of doing that they reversed it back to my son's account after the transfer was already confirmed days earlier.

    I would also like to add the transfer shows on my statement today but not on my son's statement, as if it never happened. I asked Bank of America does their confirmations mean nothing? And if Walmart or any other customer gets a confirmation number from you does that mean you will not honor it? To me a confirmation means your word to do what you say you will do...so Bank of America I guess your word means nothing to your customers.

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    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2015

    After complaining to the manager of my local Bank of America branch - that the handicap access sign on the door was deceiving because there was no "push-panel" system access, the manager said I should knock on the door (in the freezing cold) and someone would come and open it for me. I was also told that they were able to use this sign because there are no steps. I wrote to the office of the Chairman and CEO and was told in a letter dated Jan. 29, 2015 that the bank is in compliance with the ADAAG 4.13-Doors and that they will not put the push-panel system in place. This system ignores problems of people in wheelchairs, seniors with back problems, and young mothers with strollers. Follow-up letters have been sent to state senators and I'm awaiting responses.

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    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2015

    I was married on 1/08/2015 and I knew that I had to change my last name. Once I changed my last name with the social security office. I had to then get a new driver’s license as well other important items like debit/credit cards to reflect the name on my current ID. I went into a Bank of America branch on 1/24/15 to update my information. The employee that assisted me told me that my new debit card would arrive in 5-7 business days. He also told me that I could continue using my current debit card until the arrival of my new one.

    Well when I didn't receive the card I called the bank. I spoke to a customer service representative and explained what was going on. I explained to him that I was worried about my card getting misplaced - well he began to tell me how my card was never mailed out. That really upset me but I just wanted the matter taken care of. So he apologized then he assured me that he was having my new card mailed out promptly. I thanked him and hung the phone up. On the very next day 2/7/15, I was traveling alone with my 5 yr old son when the time came to stop for gas. When I proceeded to pay at the pump, my card was denied. I thought nothing of it. I went inside to pay and it said "declined".

    I called the bank and they stated that my card was reported lost!! I never reported my card lost at all. So I was furious not to mention I was in the middle of nowhere with my son and in need of gas. The bank suggested that I call Visa to handle the matter. It was a Saturday afternoon, no bank in sight, no cash on hand, and no one cared. If the representative on the phone would have did his job correctly and explained that he had deactivated my current card none of this would have happened. In fact if the employee that assisted me in the actual branch would have done his job my son and I wouldn't be sitting here in the middle of nowhere waiting for help. I am very angry with Bank of America. If something happens to my son and I while waiting, I will never forgive them. Neither will my family and friends.

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    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2015

    I checked my account after making a late purchase at Walgreen and remembering a check that had not cleared. The check was not on there and Walgreen was processing. I knew my paycheck deposits at 12 am, but checked once again just before 12 and was still good. Awoke to 2 overdraft fees!! Not only was the check posted as the previous day, but the checks I had ordered fee was also posted as the previous day!?! I called and asked "how?" The lady said, "oh checks and check order fees are not posted until they process". I said I had clearly checked my account the night before and if they had processed (as she stated) I would have seen them. She told me my account would not be reimbursed! I told her I would be in to close the account, she said "your account will not be reimbursed the overdraft charges". I have been with this bank since it was SeaFIRST over twenty years. They can manipulate someone else's money!

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    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2015

    I come here daily for my company and my personal accounts. There is always 1 teller and 7 other employees walking around doing nothing other than greeting you. Ridiculous! ..always 15 mins to 30 mins wait in line.. Something needs to be done about this. Branch is in Donelson on Lebanon Rd.

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    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2015

    Unable to wire transfer money. Unable to get financial letter of reference for co-op application. Unable to get asset verification letter for co-op application. Managers unwilling to even try to help. Stay away!

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    Reviewed Feb. 5, 2015

    BoA writes to me (with the most UNprofessional letters known to those able to pass first grade) admitting they have been holding MY money for 6 years. That's it. They write to tell me they have it. But they refuse to include contact information, or even sign the letter like anyone NOT brought up by wolves would do. So, I call BoA. Many times. Hours later, when someone answers, they have the professionalism and competency of a cockroach. Once, I called and asked to speak with the housekeeping staff. Later, after three BoA employees had unsuccessfully searched their offices for housekeeping, finally asked me why I needed to speak with housekeeping. I said, "I was trying to find someone there with professionalism and competency and I thought that was my best shot."

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    Reviewed Feb. 5, 2015

    The interest on a CD is going to someone else. I got a 1099 to report the income on MY taxes. I called the bank 22 times, sat on the phone for hours. Everybody says got it right you'll get a new 1099. Never happened. 8 months later, still no new 1099 and I am still not getting interest on MY CD. I called fraud department, checking into it. Nothing happened, I am contacting the FRAUD department with the IRS. This bank is ripping people off.

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    Reviewed Feb. 4, 2015

    Bank of America manipulates and reorders transactions to charge overdraft fees. They have REPEATEDLY charged me overdraft fees that they have made to look justified, by processing the transactions in an underhanded way. I have had the same thing happen several times and It is plain obvious that they are definitely processing transactions to make certain I am charged an overdraft fee.

    Aside from some other known ways that they manipulate transactions, here is a new thing they are doing: If your account is overdrawn, bank of America claims that you will not pay an overdraft fee if you deposit or transfer money by the end of the business day. But the truth is, say for instance a bill pay check clears. They don't post the transaction until the middle of the night and then they say the transaction is from the day prior making it impossible to make a deposit. I have reviewed my account at midnight and see no activity, only to wake up in the morning to an overdraft fee. I'm not certain yet if it is possible for me to reach out to the consumer Finance Protection Bureau or the Federal reserve or where exactly I need to file a complaint but I certainly will look into it and proceed with filing.

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    Reviewed Feb. 4, 2015

    I tried to reopen my Business account at Bank of America as it was closed to inactivity for over 90 days. The rude customer service rep at the Bank made me fill out a new account application even though I still had current personal accounts at BofA. After spending almost an hour of my time she ran the application through their system. It came back as declined by TeleCheck. The rude lady tore up my application and told me not to write bad checks and to leave the Bank. I asked her why and she gave me a piece of paper with contact info for TeleCheck on it. TeleCheck gives the consumer NO WAY to contact them by any other means than snail mail.

    Needless to say 2 months later I got a response that said that they wanted more information about another corporation that I worked for a couple year prior to starting my own business. Excuse me, That's grounds to decline me? How do they get away with crap like that? Needless to say I had my Attorney send TeleCheck a nasty letter to remove the information on my account and got a response that said they complied. Where is Government regulation of these reporting agencies and why does the FDIC allow use of them? Bank of America is famous for rude, judgmental customer service representatives, only Bank that is worse is Chase Bank!

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    Reviewed Feb. 3, 2015

    Bank of America will never have the personal customer service that smaller banks are able to... I have been a longtime customer...many years. I have been waiting for well over an HOUR and 30 minutes to see a personal banker who is helping someone set up a new bank account. The manager claimed she wasn't able to help me...even though she had confirmed the information with the personal representative... I had already driven an 65 minutes to get to a branch! Currently I am still waiting for help while the manager chats away on the phone. All I am needing at this point is a new signature card on my account. Having to wait this long is rude and far below acceptable standards for any business. It's clearly a training issue. And also why large banks in the Midwest can't compete with the excellent service that smaller banks give.

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    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2015

    I have banked with a local credit union for over 15 years and enjoyed real time entry and balance information based on my transactions. I opened an account with Bank of America because some of my larger customers bank with them. My gripe is this, Bank of America often does not post my transactions real time but rather holds them, which skews my online balance when I view it, and then post them later when my balance is low to hit me with overdraft charges. The only way to avoid this is to run a paper ledger because their on-line banking never seems to be up to date. Bank of America explained their online banking as a great way to track expenses and manage your account . . . not true. It is expensive and they make a lot of money with their $35.00 overdraft fees. It truly is a purposeful effort on their part to maximize their profits at the expense of their customers . . . I see it as dishonest and legalized crime.

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    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2015

    My husband and I have 3 accounts - already close 2. This bank is unbelievable. I still don't understand how they ADD AND SUBTRACT YOUR MONEY is confusing. The online service show when the transaction is in process and how much you have available after they subtract whatever is in process and at the end you end up with an overdraft or with your account and 0$ balance. Looking forward to close this account this week. 5 years with this bank and I only have headaches and when you call customer service everyone tells you something different.

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2015

    Bank of America has a very messy system being that the representatives and supervisors across the board are not on the same page. The information they give varies from person to person, day to day and they always read from a script. When there is an error, I expect it to be addressed and taken care of properly. When it's my error, I willingly accept the consequences but if it's not, please don't insinuate that I don't know what I'm talking about. I've been telling my husband forever to shut it down and come over to Chase which provides a much better system all around. They will never charge you more than 3 overdraft fees and their alerts go off right away. I've gotten direct deposit and overdraft alerts 5 days later with BOA - and this is helping me how??? Just overall a really messy organization. Also, weren't they sued for charging customers ridiculous amounts in overdraft fees? Well, even after the lawsuit, nothing has changed.

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2015

    First of all I am a contractor for a person who has a lien with bank of America. They lost the checks 3x from the insurance company. They were rude when one tries to call to find out information. They hang up the phone because they didn’t want to answer questions. They sent checks to wrong person, instead of the lien holder they sent to contractor and did not send the check overnight. They told the lien holder that the check was sent to her but wasn’t. Then once the check received homeowner, signed, presented check to bank which was written from bank of America and they state they are trying to protect me from myself... really. One of my representative was told this at the bank. So immediately they called me, I tried to speak to someone to explain the situation, neither the manager nor the teller wanted to come to the phone.

    So I hung with my representative and called by myself and that's when I am told I need to be protected. Ha ha ha, I am so sick of bank of America. Another situation... had a large check to be deposited in my acct which was bank of America. I was told by the representative that the check was returned back to the person…no it wasn't. The check had a hold on it for 14 days and not to mention I called my client and he states the money already left his acct and is in bank of America. If anyone deals with bank of America they really need to think hard about that decision and think twice.

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    Reviewed Jan. 28, 2015

    Honestly the worst decision choice of a bank if you want to "trust someone with your money." They steal, charge fees and make up reasons, take days to respond, are not in any way friendly, and refuse to help solve an issue no matter how long you've had an account with them. You will be losing money instead of saving it with Bank Of America. You can't trust anything they say and they will rush you out of the office while you are attempting to read terms and conditions. They will steal from you and drain you dry!

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    Reviewed Jan. 27, 2015

    Bank of America merchant services cancelled my account without my knowledge or my authorization then charged me a $500 early termination fee. Tried to run a credit card transaction, and then was told as soon as I processed a transaction $500 would be refunded. Have processed transactions. No refund. Called then was told it was being reviewed then maybe it would be refunded. Processed another transaction. No refund. Called then was told after a month of transactions it would be reviewed for refund. In addition to this, my branch, where my money is, is unable and unwilling to offer as assistance. Never receive callbacks and never receive any help.

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    Reviewed Jan. 27, 2015

    I began a refinance with Bank of America and after receiving two pounds of paperwork exactly (with more on the way I was told) I canceled my application. I have one bill (my mortgage), a credit rating over 800 and I have ample income to afford my mortgage. I'm retired so my income is stable and I have a sizable savings. My income has been automatically deposited in BOA for many years. I could not be an easier customer yet their process and customer service was so bad I could not continue.

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    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2015

    I owe about 105,000 on my home loan and paid 70,000 to get the monthly payment down. NOPE, they said I would have to redo my loan and it would cost me $250.00. I asked them to give me my money back. AH. I would never recommend B of A, NEVER.

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    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2015

    My father is 100% disabled. He is paralyzed waist-down and bipolar schizophrenic serving in the Vietnam war for 4 years. He was missing in action, received a purple heart, and a honorable discharge. I have power of attorney for last 10 yrs. Opening the account with BofA was not a problem until my dad suffered a manic episode and ended up in the hospital. I noticed all kinds of erratic behavior on my dad's BofA account and went into the branch in Redlands, CA where I was told that they could not pay my dad's bills, that I would have to become his representative for me to do any of his banking, that my power of attorney was expired and I could not do anything.

    Well that was in Oct. and it's January. He has been evicted from his house, car was repossessed and soon his wheelchair. My POA is not expired and the bank I believe is fully responsible for my dad's loss but ya right, no one has even admitted fault but let me guess, my dad the Vietnam vet is going to have to pay for everyone taking advantage of him and the bank charging him 100 of $ in overdraft.

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    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2015

    Well, what happened was I had $30 on my account when I checked yesterday in the evening, which was January 20th. During the night I got charged $317 for the delivery, which I was supposed to get charged with days ago, so I had no idea it would happen that night. In the morning, when I woke up, I realized that my balance is negative, and that I also got charged $35 as an "Overdraft Fee". I went to the ATM, and I deposited required money, then I contacted customer care, and asked to get a refund - as it hasn't even been 24 hours since my balance went negative - and everything happened overnight.

    I called there twice, and both of the times they refused to do so. My next step was to go to the Santa Monica branch myself, and talk to someone in person. Their reply that this is a computer's decision whether to refund or not, and they have absolutely no power over it, and they have no idea how the system works, brought me into frustration. Their next comment that "if I checked my balance in the night, then there would be no problem" got me frustrated even more. On my question "should I check my account every hour or so during the night to know whether I get charged or not" I got no reply.

    I got very disappointed, then I got all my money from all my accounts, and closed all of them. Now I switched all my money to another bank. The point is not even about the overdraft fee itself. The point here is that my balance gets negative over the night while I'm sleeping, and I get additionally charged for it. Not only that, but also bank employees' unwillingness to do something about it. Besides, I don't want to be involved in the system where the computer decides whether I can get my money back, and the human has no power over it.

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    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2015

    I will be closing my account as soon as I pay off my credit card. I have several cards with direct payments and as we all know that due to the economy, I only work two days a week! My intention is to pay but how can anyone survive with two days?! And then be charged late fees? I called to be refunded cash that I don't have and wasn't helped. Instead I was offered other options that charged a fee. What point of not being able to afford the late fee didn't they get? How am I being helped! Very disappointed! I will be sure to make a point that Bank of America doesn't help those who are struggling. I called with a problem and there was no solution after I got off the phone with the representative and manager. They told me since it wasn't the banks error I couldn't be refunded. I never said it was their error. All I asked was to be helped.

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    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2015

    I have been with BofA for about 15 years. I started my business in 2006. Opened Merchant account in 2012, which included Credit Card payment system. I have encountered fee after fee with BofA. I do NOT agree with their fees. I believe they, for the most part, are wrong. It's always the middle class being charged fees. How is a person supposed to make it when constantly charged "fees"? In all of my past cases with being charged ISF fees, I estimate 9 out of 10 fees, after my persistence/requests were credited back to me.

    I am very disturbed with the latest letter from BofA stating my Credit Card Service part of my merchant business is going from a $90 per year fee to a (they written this so it sounds like an amazing deal for me) $19.95 per MONTH fee!! Hello? That's going from $90.00 a year to $239.00 per year!! I will have to drop my card service, today. I pay numerous fees to have their credit card service, they charge me fees and all money I make is in THEIR BANK! What's wrong with this picture? My experience with my BofA has been very good but their fees are strangling me.

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    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2015

    I had a Bank of America credit card for years. No problem. I travel to Naples, FL in the winter and set up an account with Bank of America down there. I could not use the ATM. They said the card did not work because it was a savings account and not checking. I opened a checking account. The new card did not work at the ATM. They said I need to click on another transaction rather than just withdraw. They sent me a new card with my name misspelled. It didn't work. They sent me a new card to correct the spelling. The new card was also misspelled and did not work at the ATM. To make a withdrawal I had to go into the bank and to the teller.

    I called customer service that said I did not know how to use the machine. I went to the machine, called them and followed their step-by-step instructions. Still, no results. They sent me another new card, which had my name misspelled again. As usual the card did not work but they did try to spell my name a new way again. I went to the bank and withdrew all my money and cancelled my credit card. People told me Bank of America was not a good bank, but I had to learn for myself. By the way, I use ATMs at other banks with no problem.

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    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2015

    I have been dealing with Bank of America since 2008 and there always seems to be some new policy that requires them taking money out of my account. Currently Bank of America has been charging an overdraft fee of $35. When asked why I was still charged although I still had an efficient amount of money, they said I had signed up for the overdraft fee to be taken out when hitting a certain amount. So I asked them to take it off, however, now it seems like every month I see the same $35 overdraft fee multiple times, although I still have money in my accounts. Sometimes adding up to more than a hundred dollars which drains my accounts.

    It is also frustrating when calling and complaining to get reimbursed for the same miscommunication. Nothing ever seems to be resolved, instead it's the same cycle every month. I am tired of being lied to and my hard earned money taken. I hope the CEO Brian T. Moynihan can answer at some point to his company's polices and why they continue to steal from their clients.

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    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2015

    This is the most frustrating bank to deal with. Just needed to unlock the account because their website kept screwing up yesterday. That after giving the chat guy everything but my first born, he refused to unlock it. Then I got the run around on the fun and got hung up on FIVE times. I finally figured out an easy way to get into my account with the help of my child and Hang up on them. I will be removing all accounts from this Bank. They SUCK.

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    Reviewed Jan. 15, 2015

    I noticed I had an overdraft on one of three checking accounts at Bank of America that I've had for years and years (since the 80's). I looked into it and found that they had charged me $25.00 for something called Advantage Monthly Maintenance Fee. When I looked further, they had been doing this each month since last September. I called the bank and was told that when the sum total of all my accounts reaches below $5000 I would get a charge. I explained that when I set these accounts up, there were to be no bank charges no matter what my balances were. I asked why was I not notified that these account agreements were going to change? She had no answer. All she did was remove the last $25.00 charge. She had no explanation when I told her that my bank balances are always under $5000 so why did the charge only start last September? Her explanation didn't fit the situation. I feel like they have robbed me of $150.00. They just went in and took it with no explanation. The least they could have done was let me know this would be happening. I'm taking my money out of this bank. Horribly dishonest!

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    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2015

    There will be 2 different complaints in this reviews. Before going into my issues with Bank of America, I do like the bank because you can do a lot on the phone apps so they're quite updated. They're also almost everywhere so it's quite convenient. I loved that it was my first credit card and if I needed an increase in my limits, within a few days I would receive a call and once provided legitimate reasons, my credit limit was increased. It was quick and simple in that aspect.

    However, things changed as soon as you need to deal with names changes and promotion issues. I had just passed the citizen test and makes minor changes in my name. I called first asking if I could change my name. They said I should go to the bank with the new information. I showed up at the bank requesting a name change with the banker. According to the banker, the bank doesn't really handle credit card issues. Therefore, he checked the citizenship and also makes a copy of my NEW driver's license and faxed it. He then called the credit card agency and asked them to corrected my name and said the information was faxed. Everything was okay so I felt happy leaving the bank - a little disappointed because my stuff wasn't handle then and there.

    After waiting a few weeks, I received a letter asking for my info again - the requirement is a copy of my driver license, so okay, maybe the banker didn't faxed over so I photocopy and send it in a letter. Once again, I receive the same letter saying that I didn't meet the criteria. So I thought, maybe mailing isn't the right way for them to get it. This resulting in me trying to accommodate them, so I faxed. It went through. Yet again, I received the same letter. You can imagine how frustrated I am now - from phone to bank, to letter, to faxing. I honestly don't want to just cancel the card because it's my very first one so I faxed again with a letter attached to it. PLEASE, WHAT INFORMATION DO I REALLY NEED BECAUSE THIS IS WHAT YOU ASKED! And finally, my card get send home just like THAT!

    So what went wrong This process should've been very easy yet it took more than 4 months. During this period, I also received a promotion. This is the promotion for opening a checking account or in short, what I was aiming for - to receive $100 for opening a new BAC Consumer DDA and having two Direct Deposits of $250 during the 90-day offer period. A qualifying direct deposit is an electronic deposit of a paycheck, pension, Social Security, or other eligible regular monthly income electronically deposited by an employer or other outside agency into your new consumer checking account. I figure opening a checking account with Bank of America will benefit not the $100 dollar, you also get 10% back when transferring cash back from credit card to checking. So why not?

    After about 4 direct deposit - once each week - I emailed them about the promotion and asking why I didn't receive the $100. They said my bank have to be open for at least 90 days. So okay. I only asked because I would forget - of course, that's what they want. Opened since July, I emailed them back today. Another bankers reply to my email saying the promotion require that I have to continue my direct deposit for 90 days and I only do that for 60 days. So I figure that banker didn't read the promotion clearly and copy/paste the past banker answer as well as reassure them I only need to 2 direct deposit and I did it for 60 days divided that by 7 days so that many weeks - each week is one deposit. So I met that criteria.

    Then another banker reply, this time not mentioning about the number of direct deposit that I need to meet, instead changes into it have to be from an employer, etc., which is what I copy and pasted on the statement above. Seriously? Of course it's from my employer! They have to set it up themselves. The issues haven't been solved. It's still occurring and I'm really upset with how much you have to accommodate the banks when it come to credit card issues. Then when you receive a promotion, they try to outsmart you by rephrasing it in a different way.

    So here is my final word, at least to Bank of America. I'm apparently quite frustrated and angry to write such long reviews and describing it in so much details. I named the benefit of your bank but also how inefficient it is when handling an issues that I'm still dealing with. Either get all your employees in the same page with the promotion because a customer shouldn't have to remind you what that promotion is. Also fixing the emailing customer service systems because although I find it's easier than going on the phone and listening to your background music, I have to deal with so many bankers replying to my emails. None of them seem to read what the conversation was in the past and just went on with writing what they think is right and rewording what already there even when I copy/pasted for them.

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    Reviewed Jan. 13, 2015

    I have been with Bank of America for many, many years, and primarily a checking customer. In the past, I have had very few incidents with them, and felt that overall they were a very convenient way to bank, especially when traveling across country. Recently, I was traveling home from California back to Arkansas, and due to severe weather and frozen roads I was delayed in Albuquerque and again in Flagstaff, causing me to get home a few days later than anticipated. While away, I never had the opportunity to deposit some money in the ATM, like I always do, and had to wait until we got home.

    During this time, the balance dropped quite low, and there were a few items (ranging from $2.95 to sometimes only a few more dollars) that cleared, from monthly memberships, Satellite Radio subscriptions for the car, etc., that were NSF, since I had not made the usual deposit. For each of these, I was charged $35 as an NSF fee. I am NOT disputing the fees. I understand that things happen, and facts are facts. Because I did not make the deposit, regardless of why (weather, etc.), the items were still NSF. So, that is perfectly fine with me. HOWEVER...

    Where I am NOT happy is in how they are handling my deposits. I am a long-time user of the ATM, to the point that I always deposit my checks through there. And for years and years, I deposit my checks, and then I use the funds on the next day. (I understand that things need to be processed so I am not unrealistic in my expectations. If I deposit a payroll check at lunch on Monday, I don't expect to use those funds until Tuesday, for example).

    NOW - after this holiday trip, they are holding my deposits for extra time. I deposited my payroll check today, and rather than the usual availability the next day, I have to wait for THREE days. This is through the ATM. Well, this has NEVER, EVER happened with my account in all these years. I called support, and a very lackluster, careless person chalked it up to the fact that I had a few NSF items over the holidays, and that they were protecting the bank in case the deposit item were to be returned. WHAT?? This made no sense whatsoever.

    I have deposited these checks in the ATM for YEARS. B of A has never, EVER received a returned deposit item on my account. Ever. I asked to speak to a supervisor and was told there was nothing that could be done. I am so angry by this. Luckily I don't need the money this week and I can wait the extra three days. BUT - what IF I had to use the funds? I would be out of luck. I would certainly not have deposited the check if I had known they would do this. I could have gone to the bank it is drawn on, just up the street, cashed it, and then deposited the cash!

    I don't feel that because of a couple of NSF items over the holidays, which occurred while I was traveling, I should now be penalized by having my deposited on hold from now on for longer than normal processing time (again it has ALWAYS been available the next day). If this is going to persist, and because of the lack of caring and total unprofessional way in which I was handled as a customer, a long-standing and LOYAL customer, then I will be finally once and for all closing my account and never deal with them again. I will also not deal with them in regards to my credit cards, my home mortgage, my 401K, or my IRA. B of A obviously has no need for good customers.

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    Reviewed Jan. 13, 2015

    My husband passed away in July. We were joint account holders and I am the sole beneficiary for all the multiple accounts. Our business account (which I am the ONLY signer for) was immediately frozen for "proper paper work". It is now mid January and I finally got the funds out. I had to start a new business in my own name using money from my own savings from a separate credit union. His IRA's (I am the sole beneficiary) were frozen and I had no access to them for 6 months until they were released. Our personal accounts, checking and savings, were frozen for 2 weeks. I was left penniless while they held over $200,000 of my money. I still do not have access to our mortgage, however, I must pay because they threatened repossession. The attorney that I hired has repeatedly said that in the State of Texas, I am rightful owner of all his assets because I am his wife. We even have a will that states he left everything to me. I have been overwhelmed with grief but have to swallow it in order to fight the bank so I can pay my bills.

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    Reviewed Jan. 13, 2015

    Their overdraft fee rules are ridiculous and make it impossible to get your money back even when it's a bank mistake. The manager I spoke to did not have the slightest interest in helping me. They are obviously trained to keep as much money as possible. Terrible company, I'm closing my account today and never going back.

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    Lori increased rating by 1 star.
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    After a positive interaction with Bank of America, Lori increased their star rating.

    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2015

    I have been on the phone with Bank of America customer service for 35 minutes to get a copy of my statement. They have put me on hold and transferred me to 3 different people. I called the number on my last statement -- that says "customer service" and if this is their idea of customer service it makes you wonder. 35 minutes and I'm still not done.

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    Reviewed Jan. 10, 2015

    Awful customer service north Plainfield, NJ- This bank is horrible at customer service. I arrived at 11:10 am on Sat, one teller working, 13 people waiting ahead of me. 45-min wait, finally my turn, can't cash my check, come back Monday. I left at 12:53 pm took an hour and 43 minutes, then people waiting for over an hour were told they couldn't be helped and to make an appt. One just wanted to close his account because he had a lot of problems with BoA. Asked to speak with manager, she was no help at all, kept apologizing. Horrible experience, never again.

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    Reviewed Jan. 10, 2015

    I deposited a check for $15000.00. They gave me access to $300.00 of it the next day. About a week later they gave me access to $3000.00 more of it. Another four days later the check finally cleared and I had the full amount. A week later I withdrew $10,000.00 on a bank check and had to wait three days for the bank check to clear. I had just waited a week and a half for the funds to clear and now I have to wait longer to use them. This is absurd! I withdrew the money to open an account at another bank. The funds and now that they're there I have to wait longer again.

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    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2015

    In September I was approved and completed a shortsale with Bank of America. I have free checking account from direct deposit for many years. My account was changed and I was charged 25 dollars a month from October to December for maintenance fees. I went in December and had it changed back to a direct deposit account. I asked the Rep to return the fees because I always had direct deposit. She told me the supervisor is on holiday break and to come back after the New Year. I went back in January, the manager walked over to me when I came in and told me they could not return the fees because I had a short sale and it was not allowed. I feel these penalties are unfair. I paid 2000 dollars a month for 11 years and the person who bought the house paid 75 percent of the debt. I should not have to pay a penalty for a shortsale, that was practically paid in full. My papers say 0 dollars owed. I don't trust them now, they may extract money from my account again. This bank is not to be trusted.

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    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2015

    The worst customer relationship. I had a payment come in early and the transaction was paid but fees were assessed. I called to get those fees removed and my wish was granted. Four Months later I have a similar incident but when I called about the fee I was told that an automated system rejected my request for a fee refund and there was nothing to be done.

    I asked to speak to a manager because a manager could override the system and that my overdraft was an honest mistake. The manager was more obtuse than the system. Apparently you can only make one mistake a year with this bank. This is unacceptable. How can a system assess a situation? The manager was of no help so I ask that my call be escalated. The manager's manager pretended as if we had a bad connection and hung up on me.

    I will be switching banks as soon as possible. I refuse to bank with an institution that lets computers decide if someone is eligible for a fee credit. The crazy thing is, is that I've incurred fees from Bank of America on more than these two occasions (not excessive) but when I'm at fault I don't ask for those fees to be replaced. Avoid this bank at all costs.

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    Rochelle increased rating by 2 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Bank of America, Rochelle increased their star rating on Feb. 5, 2015.

    Updated review: Feb. 5, 2015

    I was contacted by the bank and they agreed to refund the fees on my account. I am happy with the resolution and their promptness after receiving my complaint.

    Original Review: Jan. 7, 2015

    I have been a loyal Bank of America customer for almost a decade and unfortunately the past 3 months I have unexpectedly had the worst experience as a consumer and customer.

    In October my personal account overdrew by $2 when a draft from a 3rd party vendor that I requested closed drew a final amount of $10. From the $2 over draft, Bank of America has charged me over $70 in overdraft and extended overdraft fees. When I called the bank to discussed, I was advised that they would not reverse the fees even though they agreed that $70 in overdraft fees for a $2 overdraft was exorbitant. I spoke with a representative in November. At that time the representative advised me that no additional fees would be charged for the overdraft and that I could pay the fees when I had the extra money available.

    I went in today (January) and found that Bank of America transferred the overdrawn fees ($70) from available funds in my joint account which is the account from which my family's bills are withdrawn. This is now throws the budget and balance in my joint account for my bills off and will cause additional fees now in my joint account. I called and spoke with a representative named Monica and she said that there is nothing that they are willing to do and that it is just an unfortunate situation that now my joint account is going to be overdrawn.

    The bank representatives advised that I can feel free to close my accounts with Bank of America once I pay them all of their fees and none of my accounts are in the negative even though they are in the negative because of the fees. I am disheartened by the lack of value that they place in me as a customer and that the bank has little concern for whether or not I remain a customer. It is dangerously unfair that Bank of America is allowed to charge fees that are 3500% the overdrawn amount.

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    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2015

    We are banking on BOA more than twenty years, when the name was Barnett Bank at Tampa, Florida. Most of the time the service was great from all the employees. When we had moved to Belleair Beach, and Largo cities of Florida, we continued banking in BOA, location 125 Indian Rocks Road N.-Belleair Bluffs, FL.

    The employees have a nice disposition to take care our inquires, specially the manager Roberta ** and Donna. Donna is doing an outstanding job for her professional knowledge and polite attitude towards us. Please Roberta, congratulate Donna for her professional performance.

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    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2015

    No matter how long you've been with them, no matter how much you improve your credit with other sources, this bank does nothing to help out its customers. Only thing I've ever received from this bank was a secured credit card. Read stories about some customers having the secured card making on-time payments for one year and then being graduated to an unsecured credit card. Had mine for over two years, never went over the limit, never made a late payment, cleaned up my credit report by paying off old accounts during that first year I had my BOA secured card, but each time I called to request an unsecured card upgrade, I was always denied. So I found them worthless in all ways. Even though I had direct deposit to my checking account, never had any overdrafts or any negative issues with my checking or savings accounts, I could never get anything from this place to help me out credit-wise. So glad I closed out my accounts with them. They are worthless. I don't think they deserve to have the name "America" in their title.

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    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2015

    I had an auto loan with a previous bank that I made all the payments on and had it paid off, that bank had been bought out then the bank it became had been bought out by Bank of America. This was of no concern to me because, to my knowledge I no longer had an auto loan with any bank. There were never any statements sent to me saying I still owe money or any statements saying my vehicle was going to be repossessed, so when I called Bank of America to get my title for my vehicle, they refused to give it to me because they claimed that I owed them a certain amount of money still. I disagreed with them, but asked them to send me a statement stating how much I owe them anyway. They refused to send me anything and just kept telling me they needed a certain amount of money from me for them to release my title to me. How do you expect me to just pay you money with no proof whatsoever that I even owe you money? I honestly would not have a problem paying it if they would send me some sort of statement saying something. I honestly cannot afford a lawyer at this time, but I need something to get done because I need the title to my vehicle.

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    Casey increased rating by 3 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Bank of America, Casey increased their star rating on Jan. 5, 2015.

    Updated review: Jan. 5, 2015

    A Bank of America representative contacted me and refunded the overdraft fees. Although I wish it hadn't taken writing a negative review to get results, I am appreciative that effort was put forth to resolve the issue. I optimistically choose to continue my relationship with Bank of America based on this resolution.

    Original Review: Jan. 3, 2015

    I have been a Bank of America customer for over 10 years. Recently I was charged $140 in overdraft fees ($35 for 4 transactions) because the customer service rep stated that I did not deposit money to cover the fees before 11:59 p.m. A $2500 electronic deposit went into my account one minute later at midnight. They refused to refund the late fees to me after being a longtime, loyal customer over 1 minute. There is a reason they are at the top of the customer service dissatisfaction list. I am now shopping for a new bank and am eager to end my relationship with Bank of America.

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    Reviewed Dec. 31, 2014

    Somehow my Bank of America account was hacked and someone made online purchases for about 2300$. As soon as I notice that I contacted bank to block my card and I filed a fraud claim. So after 3 days when my money was posted back to my account I went to the branch on 127 8th Avenue to withdraw it out because I had to pay rent and some personal plans I had (my birthday), so I needed that money but the Assistant Manager there refused to give me any money saying that it's going to affect her branch income or something like that. ** the worst experience I had in 3 years being valuable Bank of America customer. I don't know why she can refuse to give my money back which belongs to me.

    She wasn't able to help at all. She told me to call Bank of America. Why I have to call Bank of America if I'm already in one of your branches in person??? Then when I called claim department lovely lady asked me to transfer my phone to her so she can release my money but she refused to answer. She did not pick up the phone. Then she told me "Can you sit?" I had to wait 10 minutes till she decided to move her ass. Nothing was solved anyway. I slammed the door on her face and left the branch. Then I call Bank of America. They were surprised why it happened, they advise me to go to another branch to take out my money. Really??? Apparently they think I have nothing to do rather than go from branch to branch looking for somebody in good mood to take my money from my card.

    Please take a note about your employee **. Apparently she needs more training and customer service tips from someone more experienced. And why she is asking me "how much is your rent??" I don't think it matters how much is my rent. YOU DON'T HAVE TO CALCULATE MY MONEY. IT DOESN'T BELONG TO YOU. Looking forward to cancel the account with Bank of America only because of her ** approach to my situation...

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    Reviewed Dec. 30, 2014

    I have had an Account with Bank of America which was allegedly closed by Risk Dept. stating of a fraudulent activity on my account. The whole incident started with a check being bounced that was given by my ** and was deposited by me for an amount of $750.00. This amount was deposited so that I could pay my school fees and was deposited in my Account after two or three days.

    Prior to the deposit I had a balance of $81 in my Account, a day or 2 later had noticed a balance of $831 ($750 and the previous balance of $81) was reflected in my account so I went ahead and withdrew $750 to pay my school fees. After 2 days of my withdrawal when I accessed my Account through my Mobile App, I had noticed a negative balance, after which lost access as well to my Account as well. Owing to this, I visited the nearest Bank of America Branch to find out the whereabouts of why my Account was closed without prior intimation and was directed to the Risk Dept. in the Bank.

    Upon further inquiry, I got to understand that my Account was closed because the check that was deposited in my Account was bounced and found to be fraudulent. Also, was told that my Account could be a risk to the Bank and could not divulge any further information. While I was still not convinced as to why my Account had to be closed because of a deposit made to my account I still went ahead and cleared the negative balance which I have diligently within the due date.. Finally, my bank of America account was closed.

    Later, I opened an account in university federal credit union (UFCU) and used that account for a couple of months, everything was fine and I was maintaining a very good balance in the account. One fine day, when I visited a UFCU bank branch for my Account statement they were not able to generate a statement for me. Upon further investigation, I got to know that my Account in UFCU was closed as well and the reason was the whole incident that happened at Bank of America.

    Though I made a conscious effort of explaining them the situation about the deposited check, there was no change in their decision and my Account with them as well closed stating that my details has been kept in the Check System which doesn't allow me to bank with any of the banks, which follow this Check System reports and I am denied to have an Account with them as a result of a Fraudulent activity (bounced check). Later on, I got to know that if this situation continues I would not be in a position to bank with any of the Banks in US all through my life leaving me in a helpless condition.

    Points of concern:

    Why should I be penalized for a mistake not done by me the check bounced because of insufficient funds in some other person's Account so why should my Account get affected??

    When I deposited that check in my account Bank of America showed me the respective balance in my account which I withdrew the amount. If there was an issue with the check, I should have been informed of it rather than taking a harsh step of closing my Account without any prior intimation. If it was a fraudulent transaction why did the balance show in my Account in the first instance?

    And most importantly, I am new to this country, do not possess so much of information on banking activities and I fear the consequences that may come up in the future that could impact my credibility with not being able to bank with any of the Banks in US all through my life. So if anyone can answer my question and if there is a solution to my problem please do let me know.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Dec. 29, 2014

    These mother ** took money out my account without my authorization! A total of $344.01!! All the customer services reps are airheads and can't explain ** . I will be closing today! Do not trust this ** with your money!!!! ** them.

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    Reviewed Dec. 27, 2014

    They refused to budge on overdraft fees, in spite of several overtures on my part to pay the principal and some, but not all of their excessive fees. They closed the account and took 600 dollars from another BofA account of mine on Christmas Day. Now I have less than a dollar in my bank account. I have been poor. I have been rich. Now I am poor again. I can tell you BofA punishes the poor.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 27, 2014

    Bank of America in Springfield MO and perhaps other areas have decided to change their customer service to no longer off the benefit of drive through service. To a consumer in the trade, this is a disservice. In this fast paced economy, people like the convenience of the drive through service, which is offered at all other banking facilities that I am aware of. Hopefully with enough dissatisfied customers, Bank of America will see their error in customer service. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Dec. 25, 2014

    I am so pleased with Bank of America that I want to tell everyone. I suggest that everyone should bank here. I had many charges that were not approved by me and the Bank of America stood behind me and took all the service charges off and the fees that were not approved by me. I will keep my Bank of America account because they stood behind me all the way and were understanding to everything. Happy holidays to all of you at the Bank of America and thank you for everything.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 23, 2014

    Dedicated professionals who go above and beyond for their customers! Specifically, I worked with Simona in the fraud department who took the time to work on my case and answer my panicked phone calls when I had fraud on my credit card and was in the process of purchasing a home! Simona did not have to (but she did!) expedite my case and even talk to credit agency customer services representatives to assist me with fixing my credit report. I would recommend Bank of America for their superb customer service and plan adding more accounts with Bank of America in the future.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 23, 2014

    I am a customer of Wells Fargo Bank, but today I had to make a deposit into an account at the Bank of America. The branch is located on Crown Valley Parkway in Laguna Niguel. My bank, Wells Fargo, took me less than three minutes to do a transaction; I then went across the street to the B of A branch. The line was 15 people deep, and I had to wait 30 minutes to get up to the teller location. Why would Bank of America have only two (that's right, two) tellers on duty on one of the busiest days of the year? Glad I'm a Wells Fargo customer- that experience says it all for B of A.

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed Dec. 23, 2014

    I made a counter deposit at this bank on 11/25/2014. My deposit included some checks and two money orders for $250.00 and $500.00. The bank teller examined my checks, ran them through their machine, accepted my deposit and handed me a receipt. 2 days later I received a letter from the bank informing me that they are debiting my account in amount of $750.00 "because my 2 money orders were not included in my deposit.” After protesting their action and talking to several officers over a period of several weeks, this is the respond I got from a senior officer:

    “Thank you for speaking with me by telephone on December 10 and 19, 2014, and allowing me to research and address your concerns. This document confirms the highlights of our conversation. During our recent conversation on December 19, 2014, we confirmed that we were able to locate the enclosed money orders that were part of the deposit made on November 25, 2014. A $750 credit has been applied to the account ending in **, effective the date of this letter. Although we regret the inconvenience this matter has caused you, as we discussed, in accordance with the terms of the enclosed Deposit Agreement and Disclosures publication (the Agreement), which comprises part of the contract between us and our customers, the bank is not responsible if checks are lost or delayed in the collection process. Please refer to the section titled Checks Lost in the Collection Process. Documents enclosed. Deposit Agreement and Disclosures. Money order images. If you have any questions. Thank you again for taking the time and effort to bring this matter to our attention. We want to be sure to respond to the concerns of our customers. If you have additional questions or would like to discuss this situation further, my phone number is **, extension ** and I am available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern."

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 21, 2014

    Today, like many other days, my CCD was declined at POS. Today, like many other days, it was because of 2 transactions at Home Depot within an hour. Today, like EVERY other day it happens, I called BofA to clear my card. Today, like every other day, I provided instantly to them: my card number, CVV, expiration, name and address - as I do every other time. Today, unlike every other day, it was beyond URGENT. It was a transaction that had to be done for a 40k shipment to get to the Bahamas and I had a 10-minute window before all trades closed out for this order to make it. I told Ben this as I started talking to him - this was URGENT. Any delay in any part of the order means no shipment at all as I explained at outset.

    Ben asked me to repeat my CVV, I gave, expiration, I gave, address, I gave (again) and then asked how many accounts I had with them, I replied with the last 4 digits of all my accounts. They asked for some recent transactions on my card, I gave them the last 20. They asked for my SSN and I gave them that and gave them my DOB at the same time "while we were at it". Ben then asked me to give the last SIX of my accounts - at that point I said "who knows that I gave the last four and don't have that on me". I said I wished to speak to a supervisor at that point as the level of questioning was absurd and obviously not needed - I have been through this a million time - but could he clear the account while I held as I wanted to talk to someone about it.

    He then REFUSED to clear account. He put me on hold for over the 10 minutes he knew I had to transact this before the supervisor came on (Matthew **). Matthew ** then said that because I had "volunteered" the information, I could be a hacker and he couldn't clear the account! Volunteered? Upon being asked? Of course I "volunteered" - the only information I "volunteered" was the usual to identify myself that I was re-asked regardless. After a further 20 minutes of explaining the urgency and that "volunteering" information such as the account in question, my name and address is NOT pretending to be a hacker, he, too late and only upon RE-ASKING questions, cleared my account repeatedly saying "I can only go by what the representative told me".

    Not the customer? Asking him to apply logic, I said any hacker knows the BofA stuff but would hardly know the DOB, SSN and spend 40 minutes on the phone over a $1082 order! At this point, I believe this may have resulted in these items having to be cancelled from the shipment at a ridiculous cost to me as I will have to ship these down separately - that would be the best outcome of this - the worst is that my entire order misses this shipment, the last shipment before a new VAT tax comes into the Bahamas and the actual line item expense will be precisely 7.5% of $58,000 on TOP of this order. They knew this the whole way through the conversation.

    Is it policy of Bank of America to hold customers funds as hostage on time critical matters or, when it is over $1,000, is that just theft from a customer? If they had hacked the account, they would have easily have given the last 6 of the accounts! Furious. "Volunteered" = fraud? "Answering Questions" = not fraud? Doing both? This was intentional and cost me a fortune which they knew as they were doing this. I will want to speak to an attorney if I have actual expenses as a result.

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed Dec. 21, 2014

    What I have noticed is I am constantly going into red each month but if I print my bank statement everyday I don't go into red. What I have noticed that BOA does is they will put a charge as pending so the next day you assumed it's clear being that it's no longer in the pending section. Nope it is completed deleted off your account completely. You purchase something, not paying attention to your balance and all of a sudden you are in overdraft because of a charge you thought was all set. I blamed myself for not paying closer attention to my money so I decided to pay closer attention.

    I paid my cable bill on Friday through my debit card the payment automatically went into pending status. I had 116.00 left. I went to Walmart and purchased some sheets that came up to $80.00 so now my balance is $36.00 (I printed up my statement). I go to sleep and wake up and check my account on my cell phone before sending my son to the store and now my balance is $320.00. I can't see why its so high so I go to work and print up my statement and lo and behold they removed the cable bill completely off the statement. They do things like that to make a customer go in to red but I am tired of paying them $35.00 for overdraft fees. The way they do the banking is wrong and I deal with many banks and this is the only bank that does that. I will be removing my business because now I have a hold on to their little scam. Scum bags.

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    Reviewed Dec. 19, 2014

    After having bank account with them for 11 years, 2 paid auto loans, 2 credit card $15,000 limits and checking and saving accounts as well with credit score of 692 and 723 today, I applied for used car auto loan about $12000. They denied me. Lol their excuse was I had a foreclosure on my home five years ago. Guess what, I got 2.9% loan from Truliant Credit Union. Tomorrow I will Close all my account with them and never ever again do business with them.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 18, 2014

    In closing my deceased brother bank account with Bank Of America; I have encountered many incompetent employees starting with a meeting on 11/17 with a local bank manager who refused to see me and made me waiting for a teller who said the check would be overnight by FedEx the next day; it never came. Spoke to a CS rep-Manager on 12/10 (I thought the check was placed in the mail) I was told it would be sent UPS to me on Friday 12/12... Not. On 12/17 I was told the check was processed and would be overnight-ed by UPS and to call on Thursday for the tracking number. I called for UPS tracking number on Thursday and was told it was sent USPS regular mail delivery. I have found that all phone calls with this bank have been the most untruthful that I have ever experienced in my life. This is the worst experience I have ever had with a banking institution and further caution everyone to reconsider dealing with such an incompetent bank.

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 18, 2014

    They canceled my auto pay. They did not take min payment on time. They charged me $25 for non making min payment on time. They blocked my on-line account. I had to spend an hour on 800s number to fix it... 6 different reps were trying to do so... each rep asked me the same security questions. It seemed I called 6 different companies... So, if you have an option, do not have any accounts with BofA. you will spend hours speaking customer service in case of problems.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 16, 2014

    My son share an account with me. I always deposit his checks into my account. I deposited a large check into my account. Bank of America removed the deposit and when I called they said I should have deposited the check into my son's account. I said, "Look at the history. All his checks are deposited into my account." My account became over withdrawal because they removed the check I deposited and then charged me an insf fee $35 and told me as long as my account remain negative I will be charged a fee. My account was a positive before I deposited the check. I spent money based on my deposit and WOW look what happen, I end up owing them.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 15, 2014

    I was alerted today that my home equity line of credit was 30 days late. My account is current and not due until next month. Thanks to Credit Karma for the alert. This is the most thoughtless bank and I can say that as I use 2 other banks and this would never happen at them. Will move my accounts as soon as I make arrangements to change my automatic deductions.

    UPDATED ON 12/15/2014: Bank of America goes to great extremes to damage their customer's credit history. I have been a customer for many years. Real truth $15.00 was 5 days late of my $155.00 payment. I pay monthly and apparently the extra payments I make monthly didn't cover the full amount. I was called in December by a man named Gabriel that represented the machines that take the place of real people at BOA. Very nice man but assured me customer service could definitely take care of that. A week later, a lovely lady called Peggy; called me and said she would definitely forward that to the right dept. No call back as promised. BOA doesn't care what they report, accurate or not.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 15, 2014

    I had a student account with BOA. I graduated from college, but I never received any email about monthly maintenance fees. I started getting charged $12.71 every month. I called BOA, and one of the agent told me that she would put waiver for the fee for one month because I was trying to close the account. I had already transferred the required amount to close my account. Next day, I check my account there is another $12.71 fees. I called waited 1 hour long and the manager tells me that she can do nothing about it. I pleaded and told her that the agent told me that she would put stoppage on the bank fees. But she told me there is nothing that she could do.This is just ridiculous. Big bank but poor service. Heads up to all the account holders that BOA sucks! They don't care about customer care.

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    Reviewed Dec. 12, 2014

    I made my first mobile app deposit with my payroll check. At first I was getting an image error. Tried a few times. Kept getting the same error since I was unable to deposit my check through my app. I decide to give up. I waited a few days just in case it went through. Never seen it deposit to account so well at Walmart I cashed it. At this time I hadn’t received any indication that it had gone through. I have received an email from BoA stating that my account is now overdrawn the same amount that my check was for. I am so upset... I am really worried cause about 2 weeks ago a tried it again with same results. What can i do to resolve this? I will never use this app again.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2014

    I closed my business account and personal account due to the Banking Center Manager Ms. Marcela **. She is banking Manager level 2. But she act like she is the CEO & President because she doesn't give the banking service to equally to the client. She is Spanish and under her control nine more banking employee are Spanish. Only one lady is American and Security guard, rest of all the employees care about Spanish Clients only. The reason of closing both my accounts due to her. I had fee on my account. One I spoke to her she refused me totally. I also closed my Merchant account with BOA. Banking fee or some different reasons of her. Bank for only Spanish.

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    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2014

    I have been a large BOA client for over 10 yrs -- with both a ML account and bank/mortgage/equity accounts with BOA. ENDLESS frustration trying to reach a human. Call the local branch and get routed to call center. Automated system requires acct #s which I neither have memorized, nor with me when I'm at the office or traveling on business. Every call is at least 20 minutes of trying to get to a human. For the most part, I do my banking/transactions via internet, so when I do actually CALL them with a need, I want to talk to a HUMAN. Note to BOA: when you're dealing with people's money, they need to be able to get to a human within 3 "key punches" on their phone. MOVING MY ASSETS.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2014

    I had a wire transfer scheduled to deposit in to my account on 12/24. It never arrived, and after review, the wire was rejected because my last name on the account and on the wire did not match...the wire was in my married name, the account in my maiden. I have never changed the account because they require both my husband and I to agree to my name change in person at a branch (this is what I was told by a branch manager), which is difficult when we both get off work after the banks are closed. Because of the rejected wire BofA charged me $40. I disputed this charge, and they refused to refund me.

    On a few separate occasions, I have incurred overdraft fees-$30.00 (on being short in my account less than $1.00). They always refuse to refund. Bank of America in no way cares about the average customer. They have the worst customer service of any company I have ever dealt with. I will be closing my account ASAP and will ALWAYS tell anyone who asks me about BofA the disregard that they treat their customers with. BofA, you are a sad, sad excuse for a company. With an economy that is becoming predominately service based, you will have only challenges to face.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2014

    Bank Of America Corporation Sucks And Does Not Care About Their Customers!

    I walked in to one of their branches located at: Culver Center, 3809 Culver Center, Culver City, CA 90232 Telephone: (800) 432-1000 to open up a Savings Account and I came Very Well Prepared with my money, valid photo identification and valid credit cards for verification and I even have an Excellent Credit Score of over 750, plus No Criminal Record, including a history with Bank of America as their previous Mortgage Customer for several years in which it got paid off in full, however, when I tried to get just a Simple Bank Account back on Monday, December 8, 2014, I was turned down and rejected by their Risk Department for invalid and/or illegitimate reasons and was ONLY told to call the phone number of: 877-240-6886 Option 2 to find out the reason, however, somebody from within the branch that I had spoken to told ME that I may NEVER be given the reason, ever!

    When I asked the representative what it was that I was being turned down for, she said that I used to have an account which was TRUE back in the 1990s and NEVER had any problems in maintaining my Bank Account, however, somebody from within the company CLOSED my Bank Account for doing absolutely nothing wrong, nor illegal and I honestly felt and believed at that time many years ago that I was being 100% discriminated against by somebody from within one of the particular branches that I used to bank with who just did NOT like ME for NO GOOD, HONEST REASONS GIVEN up to this day!

    Furthermore, I still do NOT know what the reason is since I NEVER did anything fraudulent with the bank accounts that I had in the past and NEVER went under the minimum balance required in order to keep the account in good standing, nor did I ever write back checks and I was still able to get a Mortgage Account despite all of this happening to me.

    Very recently, I sent out about 100 emails to Bank of America's Top Executives out in Charlotte, North Carolina to please go into the system and remove the discriminatory block from ME being able to have an account with them based on my fair and honest reasoning and explanations given in my letter of serious complaint. I actually received no responses except for one tweet that said "Thank you for the information. We will give you a call today." However, when I spoke to their Social Media Executive, he was unable to help me and then referred ME over to contact their Risk Department at: 877-240-6886 Option 2 for More Information.

    Over the telephone today, I spoke with Alejandro, one of their so called Risk Department Representatives who was talking a mile a minute that I had to ask him to please slow down at least twice during the conversation since I was trying to write everything that he said down. Basically, he had no explanation, nor reason to provide to ME except that "Due to the Agreement that I signed when I opened the Account, it stated that I, or the Bank could close my Account without providing any reason or notification".

    This to ME is nothing, but discrimination and I feel that they conduct very unfair business practices. No wonder why they have been sued so much and No wonder why they have to pay the government so many fines. If they do not want me as their customer for doing absolutely nothing wrong, nor illegal, then fine. I already have another bank account with another banking institution whereby I do not get treated like a Criminal or somebody living on the Street. Thank you Bank Of America Corporation for your dishonest service!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2014

    I just had to write because I have received superior customer service since we started banking with them in 2000. We recently paid off our mortgage and never had any problems. They never sold our mortgage and always had excellent customer service. I recently made a mistake with an overdrawn account and stopped in a BOA office in another city. They immediately reversed all of the fees that were incurred because of my error. Every time I've had any fees because of my error they have been quick to reverse them. They have always been very helpful and very professional.

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    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2014

    Luckily my experience with BOA is short. I was forced to receive unemployment checks through BoA. That is until my direct deposit through a legit bank kicks in. Now I live in AZ, through research I found out that AZ is suing BoA for fraud. Why they chose BoA prepaid cards for unemployment payments is beyond me.

    (Actually through research I also found out BoA was rigging the contracts by taking turns with other companies to take turns on the lowest bids...Google it, it's one of many lawsuits they lost at.)

    The bottom line is that BoA is extorting money from the unemployed. Don't take my word for it, Google "Bank of America unemployment card sucks". You'll find a website with millions of complaints. Absolute horror stories. Getting back to me, I lost my original BoA card (which I paid their 13 Dollar fee for the "expedited" out of my benefits...took 10 days to arrive), now I am being lied to about when they sent out my unemployment benefits. They are sending it "bulk mail" which I found out by my post office is a big no-no.

    Anyone can get my card and according to USPS most of the time it will either be returned or lost. No joke, my postman didn't believe that they would send a Visa card like this. So now because I refused to pay another $13 Dollar fee out of my little unemployment money I have no idea if I will ever get my card... Been 8 days now, ran out of gas twice, no food, no money and if I try to transfer the money to my REAL BANK there is a heavy penalty. Do a little research and see what BoA did to other people. This is nothing and I'm fortunate.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2014

    I was charged an overdraft fee when my account was not overdrawn. When I called and requested a refund, they say they can't do it because the computer won't let them!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2014

    EXTREMELY POOR CUST SERVICE- BANK SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF HAVING TELLERS LIKE INGRY **. Went to the stupid bank to use my locker. Went in line, waited for teller. Ms ** said to wait for someone at the desk (2 people both busy with cust, no problem there). Waited for 20 mins, while no one was in the line for tellers at window who could have helped US with the locker all along.

    Of 2 tellers working there one, Ms. ** and an Indian lady (don't know her name who is usually rude and not very customer friendly any way) both went into to the back room for approx 15 mins while no one at the window, (no cust either) except my wife and I still waiting for 15-20 mins. They finally came out once another cust walked in, the Indian lady attended them at window and the other came to us and told us to come to her window- which she could have done 15 mins ago, when there were no cust at the bank except us. It took us an hour to use our locker wait and use the stupid locker and be out of there. SOME CUSTOMER SERVICE. NEEDLESS TO SAY, WE WILL CLOSE OUR LOCKER AND THE BACK ACCOUNT IN NEAR FUTURE AND MOVE THEM TO ANOTHER BANK.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2014

    I've banked with them for over 10 years. I use direct deposit. My employer issued a paper check for the holidays, which I deposited. Bank of America placed a 10-day hold on my paycheck, which caused numerous checks to bounce and of course caused a $35 bounce fee even though the money was deposited. Their customer service rep had a thick accent I couldn't understand. When I went to the bank today to cash another check they refused. I will close this account as a result.

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    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2014

    OK when I first started my account when I was 18 (Now 22) I loved it! No minimum balance (was important since I didn't get a job for a while after high school). So once I started making money still no minimum balance! Now if you don't have a minimum balance of over $1000 or make a monthly direct deposit of $250 or else you are charged $12/M for every month these specification are not met. Not really an issue but my work takes a few months to get this info into their system so until then it cost me $12 a month to lend BOA my money. In addition to these ** business practices they also charge me $8 to pay my credit card bill which was $30. WTF?!?!?!? That's almost 1/3 of the entire ** bill! In addition they often make mistakes that cost me money. (Most recently they were suppose to drop off a charge that was double charged instead they took off both costing me to get late fees with this company!)

    Their credit services are insane! I usually pay every single bill on time but when I was in college sometimes I would need to pay a few days late. You see this is unacceptable at BOA. They will charge you a late fee and WILL NOT under any circumstance refund said fee to you. I was once late by 1 minute (I am not kidding, I paid 12am) and they would not remove the fee. This bank is constantly trying to figure out how they can justifiably screw their customers out of their hard earned money. They once tried to impose a $5 a month debit card fee. That's right, not a $5 replacement fee but each month you use your card they charge you $5. They no longer print personal checks at banking centers which is really helpful if you need a check in a pinch (you could order a bunch of checks and have them overnighted for $40 but when you only need one check this is rather annoying).

    Now what do you do when you have an issue with your account? You call customer support, right? Wrong. If you want to speak to someone that can barely grasp the English language yet alone understand a complex screw up with your financial information then BOA is for you! In conclusion I would not recommend this bank to my worst enemy yet a friend or family member. DO NOT BANK HERE. YOU WILL BE SORRY!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2014

    The rudest customer service ever!!! Called them, waited for 30 minutes, asked to solve my problem. The representative said she couldn't do it and hung up on me. Closing all my accounts with Bank of America. Don't want to have anything in common with this place of shame.

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    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2014

    I recently open a smog check inspection for cars and I contacted bank of America to help me with the merchant services and I ask for Spanish speaking associate which they had. Since I have been banking with this bank for about 23 years I was very confident I was going to get the best service. Bank of America recommend me a guy called Luis, a good guy. He explained to me the options that I had and decided to get one of the most affordable one, which he told me it was go to be a $30.00 lease fee and the other charge was going to be a percentage of one point something to two point something, and I repeatedly ask if there were any other charges and he said NO. I also ask about contract, he told me that there was no contract, but there was a lease for one year, but if I decided to cancel it there was not a problem.

    But the reality is very very different. I am getting charges for monthly fees for lease, for usage, for not using it, for minimum amount of money in the account, fees for processing, fees for maintenance, etc... I contacted Luis and he told me that those charges were there by mistake and he was going to take care of them. Waited for about 2 months, I called him again and he told me the same thing. Waited a couple more months, nothing happened. I visited the bank and I talked to the manager over the phone. She is not willing to help at all. I called customer service. They say they have papers signed and that they can't do anything. The little money I make isn't enough to pay for the charges. I really need your help before I close the doors stay with a big debt. Thanks. P.S. I will provide more specific information like order number and charges.

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    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2014

    I have no idea why I've stayed with Bank of America as long as I have. I guess they rely on procrastinators like me. I was recently charged $35 for an overdraft. I made a deposit on a Sunday and a debit card purchase on Monday, after which all were marked "pending". On Tuesday, the debits posted first before the deposit causing the "overdraft". This is the fourth time this year this has happened to me. The representative I spoke with informed me that since they had already reversed $35 fees for me this year, she couldn't do it again. So... they only correct their mistakes once per year???? I asked to speak to a manager whom she could not find. I was promised a call-back from the manager within 24 hours. No call-back after 30 hours.

    I called again this time speaking to a manager who was unapologetic about not returning my call. He had already made the decision to keep the $35 fee. I calmly told him I was fed up and would be taking my business elsewhere. He replied that I was free to do as I pleased. I would like Bank of America to know that Chris, a manager at their call center, could care less if they have my business after 10 years of being a customer. Does anyone at BofA even read these? They are all one star reviews except for one that looks ridiculously fake. I am repulsed.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2014

    I don't like Bank of America. This is the second time they have unjustly charged me an overdraft fee. I tried explaining to them what actually happened along with being able to provide proof and it didn't matter. They still charged me which is very upsetting. It's like they didn't even listen or hear me out as to what I was trying to explain. I wanted to speak with a manager but a manager would not even get on the phone. I'm done with Bank of America. I will never sister someone to this bank. It is the worse bank ever.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2014

    Bank of America has lots of hidden fee. They try to charge you every dime. Customer service is terrible. Be aware!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2014

    I ordered a ink cartridge from eBay and the way it used to work was, once I had selected the item I wanted to purchase I would click on the cart and I would be transferred to PayPal and I would select the payment option and I was done. Now when I select the item I have to log into PayPal which I was sure I did. I selected pay and could have sworn that I saw the last four digits of my Chase account which I intended to use. I happen to be surfing the web and go to my Bank of America account and see that I am $38 dollars and some change over! I look closely and realize the $7.34 ink cartridge had been charged to Bank of America instead of Chase, and since I only had $3 and some change in the Bank of America account I was $38 dollars over.

    I called Bank of America and reached a representative, who thanked me for being a customer since 1997, and I tried to explain what had happened and I told her A person would have to be an idiot to spend $38 dollars on an item that cost $7, and I assured her that if I would make a deposit that day to bring my account current. And she said "I would advise you to bring that account current as quick as possible!". I was so angry I could not see straight, and I jumped in my car to make a cash withdrawal and get their stolen money into my account quickly. I reached in my back pocket and realized that I did not have my BOA debit/check card (My son had it in his wallet).

    Later that night I went back to the BOA ATM and deposited a $40.00 check, which brought my balance to a positive $.02 cents. The next day I called and got a representative and she said, "Having a great day at Bank of America, and how are you doing?". I said I am doing OK and I asked her did she know how long I had been a customer and she said since 1997. I asked her if she would be surprised to know that I banked with Bank of America in GA when they were C&S bank, and later when Bank of America was NationsBank in GA in the mid 80s and she said she believed me. I asked her how important that $35.00 overdraft fee was to Bank of America and she looked and told me there was nothing she could do and I thanked her. I wrote a letter with all of the required information and signed it with the statement that if by chance a direct deposit does go into my account to mail it to my home address. I got a check for $.02 dated November 21, 2014, which would be approximately one week of the cancellation letter being mailed to Tampa, Florida.

    I have had some experiences with Bank of America that were a customer's dream because they treated me like royalty. There was one time when a ach for $36,000 had not been deposited and I called the customer service line and asked to speak with someone in bookkeeping and the representative told me "We don't have a bookkeeping department". I wanted to tell her so bad that I worked for a government agency and I had conducted business with the bookkeeping department several times, but its not a good idea to invest in stupid!

    No one stays with a bank as long as I did without running into the several good people that worked for BOA, but a person can have a hundred transactions with good people and have one bad one that destroys the party. The $35.00 was a hard post on November 12,2014 and on November 13,2014 I got an email dated November 12, 2014 saying my account was overdrawn! Why send a customer an email after the fact? That was the straw that broke this camels back! The kicker is BOA sent me a $02 cent cashiers check with $.48 cents postage! I hope Bank of America feel as good as I do.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2014

    Bank of America started foreclosure, forced me out and now I find out that they still have not finished the foreclosure, that was back in 2011 or 2012. I'm a Disabled Veteran with TBI and PTSD. I tried to work things out with BOA and then they just transferred my call to a phone that nobody would answer. I'd call, they'd transfer my call and then ring, ring, ring, every time. I was only 2 months behind and lost my home and 90 percent of my belongings. I would have been homeless if not for my sister and husband! A veteran group helped some too. To this day, stress about what to do? File bankruptcy? I read where that does not correct the situation. I own very little and feel lucky to have a couch! Thanks, Bank of America! I'm not done yet. If two wars did not kill me, you won’t beat me! or the hundreds of thousands in my shoes. I figure if I share this, folks can see they aren't alone.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Nov. 26, 2014

    I received a check from a business for merchandise returned (as written in the memo) and wanted to cash the check. The bank wanted to charge me 5.00 to cash the check. When I questioned it they claimed all banks do that now. I asked to see something in writing, they handed me a piece of paper that stated on payroll check they charge 5.00 to cash. I said "this is not a payroll check, it's a refund check." They did not care. I told them I have a credit card with bank of america, that did not matter either. I ** and complained until they cashed it without taking the $5.00 off. I called corporate and they said that's crazy, but then reviewed policy turned around and said "well, we do charge for cashing checks to non-customers."

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    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2014

    I finally called the corporate office of the CEO to help me with a dispute that Bank of America didn't answer 3 times. I spoke with a Sr. manager named Joel ** who told me he worked for the CEO. This guy is absolutely no help. He does not listen, he talks over you and has no clue about his personnel in his departments. How did this guy ever get so far? He was absolutely no help nor could he steer me in the right direction. But he kept on talking about nothing that I was inquiring about. Stay away from the merchant department. They are people that make min wage and have no idea what a dispute is about. This is not the 1st, 2nd or 3rd time I am having a problem with Bank of America. Do yourself a favor, there are plenty of banks out there. Stay away from BANK OF AMERICA.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2014

    Bank of America merchant service (FirstData) ruined my business and cost me more than 10,000 dollars. I had hundreds of disputed transactions on my website. After looking into the transactions details I found out that most of the authorized transactions were approved with fictitious names (Jose ** used multiple times). After talking to my IT developers and other merchant services, we concluded that Bank of America - FirstData security filters didn't work and failed to protect, check and confirm the identity of the card holders, first name, last name, expiration dates and security codes.

    We even had some transactions approved and authorized under cardholder name: Visa. I also had multiples transactions same and different days with the same authorization code! Bank of America fraud department is not returning my calls and all I was able to receive is an address in Sacramento to send a letter. If you have a similar experience with BofA / FirstData, please do not hesitate to contact me. I would be happy to discuss this case with you.

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    Price

    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2014

    I returned from deployment from Afghanistan with over 130 bucks of charges. $12 a month for what? Then they try and charge me a fee when I closed my account with them. There are so many other banks out there that don't nickle and dime their customers. Stay clear of Bank of America!

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    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2014

    I had accidental transaction which caused 3 $35 overdraft fee. Transaction were reversed same day, but overdraft fees weren't, so when I called BA (re: fee reversal), they found an excuse not to take all of overdraft fees off. Waived only 2. I have a merchant account with BA for many years and business account, which is going to closed ASAP. I don't want to be part BA who doesn't care about their customers. If bank really would want to hold on to their customers, they have to work with them, not push them away. I wouldn't recommend this bank to anyone. I happily will switch to US Bank.

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    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2014

    I found out that Bank of America had cancelled my debit/VISA card when I tried buying groceries (3 weeks after they decided to re-issue me a card without notification due to security issues). They never called, emailed, wrote a letter, etc and we never received a card. Of course, they said that they mailed notification and a card - never received. They claimed that they never called because they had no contact info - funny since they have called me on my cell to report suspected fraudulent activity and they send me emailed bank statements and other activity notices. Also, they claimed it was mailed to an address that has never existed on my account - oops - their mistake. Can I update my address again? When pressed to find out where that address came from, they said, "no one can get into our system to change your address," changed the subject, then asked for our address (which they've had for 9 years - mailing statements monthly). Next, they said they were blocking that card - good. Then they were mailing a new card - good - but it would take up to 2 weeks - OK.

    Then, "let's verify all of your husband's info" - card number, his phone number, address, etc to make sure everything was working and updated - fine - his card was fine and they updated again his phone number (never changed) and address (never changed). Then 3 weeks later, guess what, called to find out where my card was. "Oh sorry, you must have hung up before we finished the transaction. We blocked the card (mailed to the wrong address) but we never issued you a new card. You must have hung up too fast." Wrong! "OK, let's take care of it again and do you want to pay for a rushed card?" No, I asked for a manager to OK rushing a card without charging me since we had been patiently waiting for a new card. After a long time on hold, with the rep checking back with me to say he was on hold waiting for a manager, finally, approved to rush a card. "We will make a card tomorrow and it will be sent overnight - wait for it on Thursday." OK - finally!! Customer service at last.

    Wait... card never arrived but received an email saying it was mailed. Called -- no, you were never promised Rush service... no, you never received manager approval because a manager would have spoken to you directly on the phone, no, that's strange, customer service never would have communicated to you Rush service because customer service inputted it as a standard replacement, strange, if you wanted Rush service, you would have had to speak directly with a manager. Sorry, Bank of America customer for 20+ years, we'll look into it and we apologize for the inconvenience, but nothing of what you are saying could have happened because that's not our standard procedure.

    Guess what Bank of America, I'm closing my account at the end of the year (waiting for my home loan to close not with Bank of America) and I'm taking my money to BECU.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2014

    In April 2014 I was sold a merchant services account that apparently does not exist. I was told by the salesman that if I opened a merchant checking linked to a card swipe that there were no monthly account fees, only fees for each swipe. It was untrue. That employee is no longer with merchant services. Bank of America will not honor the product he sold me. So I went to the local branch and severed my relationship. I closed all the accounts and walked out with a check for $26,000. SO I THOUGHT!

    The bank manager did not close one of my accounts. It remained open even after I explained to him how unhappy I was. In addition, the bank manager did not advise me that taking one $26,000 check would hold up the deposit of those funds for 10 days into my new bank account at my new bank. So, I do not have access to my money now. After I assumed that I closed my account, I took my time changing around automatic IRA transaction withdrawals (mostly because I don't have access to my money at my new bank now). The withdrawals are scheduled monthly and I figured that if they happen to knock on the door of my Bank of America account, they would get a message back that the account was closed. BUT NO! Bank of America had not closed my account, so they handed over $800 to my IRA accounts and charged me two overdraft fees.

    I have just spent the last hour on the phone with Bank of America demanding that some action be taken against the branch manager who did not close my account as requested and who did not advise me of the 10-day hold on my money (this 10 days is a federal requirement for all banks, so there really is no excuse). I requested that the account be closed immediately. I was told I would have to go back to the branch again, come up with $800 to bring the account to zero before I could close it. That is all they could come up with. That is the only option they gave me. Me, as the customer, could go and do all the legwork to correct their errors and unprofessionalism. As far as the bank manager... he will get some "coaching"... Well isn't that just friggin dandy for him... I opened my account with BOA in 1991. I have been an A+ customer (I can truly say that... I had a premier status). You've heard my story, decide for yourself...

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    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2014

    A year ago I changed my business therefore needing to change the name. Recently I have had a lot of charge backs from my customers. Wondering why, I contacted Bank of America and they told me my old business name was still on there! After going to multiple banks to fix this (over a month time lapse here) they told me I should just close out my old account and reopen a new one. I did this and having it cause problems with the IRS and other issues, the old business name still was one my new account! I have lost thousands of dollars from customers due to this problem! BOA gave me the charge backs and I sent them the proper documents to get this resolved. Hearing nothing back from them I called back to check on the status and they explained to me nothing could be done now. I had argued back and forth that this was not my fault and something needs to be done. Again no help. I asked them again what the name was stating on peoples' bank statements, again was my old name still!!

    Two weeks have passed going back and forth and still nothing has been resolved. Regarding the charge backs I was told by 3 different people they could be fixed, then the last person I called said they could not. Also 3 representatives told me my company name would be changed within 24-48 hours and still nothing has been changed. My customers are still viewing their statements as my old company name and I have to go and explain this to them all so I do not receive more charge backs. This has made my company look really unprofessional and also skeptical to my customers. I finally called again and asked them what the status was on the name change. The last rep that I spoke to apologized for the previous reps and said I needed a form to fill out and then my name would be changed! Why have I wasted all this time and energy and the information I had been given by not just 1 rep but by 3 that there was no document that I needed to fill out! Their unprofessional-ism and miscommunication has ruined my whole outlook on BOA.

    I have recently changed and gone with someone else, smaller company but way more professional. BOA has wasted not only my time but my customers' time and my money. Really angry with BOA and how they handle things (which is not at all.) I cannot even fathom how they could not understand a simple task to change the name! 1 year has passed and still not solved and on top of it all instead of changing my name to my new company name, they somehow merged my old name with my new name and messed it up even more! How can these people be so incompetent?

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    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2014

    Bank of America has improperly reported to credit bureaus in order to prevent myself from refi and they raise rate to 11.6 percent. Told me they couldn't refi when I went other lenders was able to get rate under 3 percent. Has held escrow payback past legal time line and add fees every step of the pay. A joke, after all the taxpayers' money they have raked it from bail out.

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    Reviewed Nov. 19, 2014

    BANK OF AMERICA is making tons of money by ripping off customers. My acct was overdrawn 3 time and charged $35 each time. I cannot believe the GOVERNMENT let them do this AFTER the federal reserved BAILED them with billion of $ and the people pay ridiculous fees. There are no control OVER THESE THIEVES.

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    After a positive interaction with Bank of America, jenna increased their star rating on Dec. 10, 2014.

    Updated review: Dec. 10, 2014

    I would like to update my review on Bank of America to help any other reviewers on here and to also be fair. I filed a complaint on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on November 18th. My case went under review and I received a company response in regards to the overdraft fees my checking account incurred. They responded and credited my account the $140.00 on December 1st.

    I was fortunately able to find care for my mother and she did not go under protection of NY state. I unfortunately lost my father to Huntington's Disease the next day. I would like to update my review being that I appreciate Bank of America for listening. Although the entire situation caused a whirlwind of a situation for me personally I am satisfied that it was rectified. I hope this helps anyone who has had a negative experience.

    Original Review: Nov. 18, 2014

    When I first opened my checking account back in 2009, all I heard was of how great of a bank Bank of America was and how it would be a great place to start. I agreed with this and I loved this bank, up until now. Their customer service is completely inconsistent. I have talked to amiable representatives and other times talked to uncompassionate representatives who could care less you're going through hard times. Called today to dispute overdraft fees I accrued amounting to $140.00 ($35.00 x 4). This being understandably if I overdrew my account then the charges of course would be my responsibility. The funny thing is, the charges were posted and taken out of my bank on the 17th. The charges were taken out and I still had a remaining balance of $10.01 when I checked that evening. I was then charged for 4 overdrafts this morning. I live paycheck to paycheck. My father has been in a nursing home since 2009 and my mother has recently been diagnosed with frontal temporal lobe dementia. I care for my disabled parents and pay for my mother's care so she is able to live at home where she is most comfortable.

    I am 25 years of age and I am trying my best. $140.00 is a matter of paying the live-in aide or not. I called customer service and spoke to a representative Amanda. She said there was nothing that they could or would do since the charges were authorized. That is great - the charges in question were authorized, but when the charges posted yesterday, I still had a positive balance in my account! My account didn't go into overdraft until the system slapped on the $35.00 four times!! I'm having a hard time understanding of how I am being charged $140.00 when my account didn't fall into the negative. I am completely frustrated and at a complete loss of how I am going to pay for my mother's care since I do not get paid again until the beginning of December. I am completely frustrated with this bank and their "customer care" and I warn those who are in a financial strain or who live paycheck to paycheck to avoid banking at this institution at all costs since it will cost you dearly.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2014

    This branch that I use for my banking on Sugar Loaf Parkway in Duluth, GA is the worst branch for services for a long long time. Every time I walk in new faces show up. Never find a personal banker who I can recognize and nor they recognize the old customers and understand their needs. A small resolution needs 45 mins to an hour wait. The reps seem to be spending hours helping customers and I tend to think that they are more in a socializing mood with lip service than caring to find out there are other customers who have waited for long, who are not on 9-5 clock like these bankers and don't have time and patience for these useless banking staff to take care of other errands during weekdays.

    I find the qualifications of these banking staff to be trainees since so many of them are routinely rotated, totally amateur and INSENSITIVE of needs of customers who cannot spend hours for a simple bank task. At my last visit I simply had to walk out without getting the work done knowing that it will be hard to deal with these ignorant BOA staff. Bottom line dealing with BOA staff is DISGUSTING to the core!!

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2014

    I opened a checking account, they sold me a savings that "comes with" the checking and it's "free," only to find myself paying $12 on checking and $5 on savings "maintenance fee" just for having an account. I was paying $5/month for an account I never wanted to begin with! I also went to get a personal loan, and since they don't offer it, the bank manager just took my info and applied for a credit card, something I never agreed to!!! All they want is sales, they don't care about the customers! Worst bank ever!!!

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2014

    Had an account for almost 3 years, not sure why I stayed this long. When I signed up, they promised me and my friend referral bonus after 6 month, but they denied that they promised anything, and the person who opened our account is nowhere to be found even though I provided them their name and paperwork. I was charge overdraft fees multiple times even though I setup overdraft protection. I am not sure why they have an overdraft "protection" program if they still charge overdraft fees. Even though in most cases, the charges come in around the same time as direct deposit, but for some reason they clear the charges first.

    I called 3 times. The first time, the person had me talking for like 20 minutes and then disconnected on me. The second told me that the charge will be refunded automatically. Two days later it did not. The third person said that there are "other" fees associated with the overdraft that the over protection does not cover. WELL, make that clear. In any case, I am done with Bank of America. They're a bunch of liars and have the ** customer service. I am closing my account in the next few days as I still have some transactions processing.

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    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2014

    I just graduated and got a new job. I gave my Bank of America account details with my company and after 2 months, when I noticed that there is a 9-dollar transaction fee applied to my account every month, I called the customer service people saying that this 9 dollar fee is not fair as I did not know that if there is a direct deposit for my account, there would be a charge of 9 dollars. They said they cannot refund the 18 dollars for 2 months, as I got 70 dollars (for overdraft fee) credited to my account as courtesy request (I accepted that as it was partly my mistake as a payment I made to other credit card company got credited from my account 10 days after payment) but now it is highly strange why I cannot get the money back.

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    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2014

    This afternoon I deposited 2 checks from customers through the ATM and I did not receive a receipt and they did not show up in my account. I immediately went into the bank with the check stubs and asked for some help. I was told that there was nothing anyone could do to help me. The employees called customer service who said if it was not resolved in 10 business days they would automatically deposit the amount in my account. In the meantime, I do not have that money that is necessary to run my company for the next 10 days.

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    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2014

    Tonight I got two pieces of mail from BOA congratulating me on opening two new accounts. Problem is I didn't ask for any new accounts. I haven't done business with BOA in over 10 years. Immediately called and canceled both accounts. On the plus side the guy who answered and dealt with this was very helpful and respectful and didn't pull a Comcast over my cancelling the accounts. Next step was the credit bureaus to log a fraud alert and check my history. Strangely enough, BOA has been requesting my credit report about every 3-4 months for the last year. Are these guys stalking me?

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    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2014

    Every time and I mean every single time I go to any B of A to cash a check from my customers (for money I have earned), the tellers always go through the same dog and pony show trying to prove the check is fraudulent, (always) every single time, stating they can't verify the signature so they have to call the client. I have now resorted to always calling my clients, to stand by, and wait for the teller's call. I used to have several accounts with B of A but closed all my accounts due to accounting misdeeds. And Bank of America charges $5.00 to cash a check for money that is not theirs. This is extortion and theft. It is time for a massive class action lawsuit against B of A. From now on I am going to tell my clients in advance that I will no longer accept a check from Bank of America. And if they don't like, they can get someone else to do their job.

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    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2014

    If you are overseas and need to do online banking with BoA it is a nightmare! The online wire transfers can only be done through a Safe pass code system which only works if you have a U.S. number and if you did the safe pass system it doesn't always send the code to the number. On top of that, if the wire transfer goes out it takes over 7 business days to receive the funds in another country. I will never do business with this bank again, it's almost comical how bad this bank is.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2014

    We've been attempting to get our house in Atlanta (we live in CO now) sold via Short Sale since around May 2014. It's now November and BoA has already lost an offer that was nearly full price for the property due to their never ending delays. The offer was barely even a "short sale" it was such a good offer. To drive this point home: they had us update the date on some paperwork because they had caused it to become outdated. Yes, they outdated their OWN paperwork due to delays. Now, the house faces foreclosure and it's a race between their Short Sale department and their Foreclosure department to see who's more efficient. I have my worries. (Details: we live in Colorado now and have kept the house for 6 years. We don't have renters there anymore and I've lost my job. It's most urgent to sell the house at this point and BoA has lost money now. I told them as much on the phone and it was like talking to a robot.)

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    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2014

    I am an American living overseas and have made wire transfers several times. This is the first time that I encountered the following problem. I made a wire transfer in the amount of approximately $652. I paid the bank here in Asia their fee in cash. Upon receiving the transfer, B of A deducted $18 for a fee. The deposit was then for approximately $634. I was okay with that. But a couple of days later, I was assessed a second wire transfer fee of $16. Trying to deal with the bank's customer service is a nightmare. Although their online website clearly shows the two charges, the CS reps say that they see only one. They do not even bother to look. Obviously, this is a small amount. But if B of A is doing this (charging double) on every wire transfer, the amount they make in a year could be staggering.

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    Reviewed Nov. 7, 2014

    From the time I was 18, I have been from bank to bank trying to find a business that actually values their customer base, even if just a little bit. I have never done well with my finances, in fact, I would go as far as to say that I was financially irresponsible. I am no stranger to overdraft fees and I got to a point where I wouldn't even bother trying to talk a bank out of charging me an overdraft fee because I knew I would just get a "Sorry, we're unable to reverse the fee because your account fell below a sufficient balance".

    Bank of America is the FIRST BANK TO EVER SYMPATHIZE WITH ME AND GO ABOVE AND BEYOND TO HELP ME, even when I was in the WRONG. Any time I called in to ask them to reverse the fee, they would let me know that technically the funds were not available on my end but that they understood I was having a rough time and they wanted to help me out because they sincerely valued my business. I was ALWAYS polite to them and they were always more than polite to me in return. I have an annual income of less than $20,000 so it's not like they went above and beyond because I have a VIP account or something.

    Unfortunately, my local BOA branch was sold to First Tennessee Bank so I no longer hold an account with them, but I can promise you that I WILL be opening a credit card or something with BOA because of the amazing service I have always received from them. DON'T BELIEVE ALL THE HORROR STORIES YOU HEAR BECAUSE THIS BANK DOES HAVE ITS POSITIVE ASPECTS. I wish there was still a branch in my area because I would certainly bank with them over First Tennessee ANY day.

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    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