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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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    Customer ServicePriceStaffLoan Process

    Reviewed May 26, 2021

    Absolute worst Bank on the Planet. Can't close a loan on time. Zero customer service! Insane fees! Charged me $45 for their error on a wire transfer to pay off a loan. Unable to get a live rep on the phone to remedy the problem. Would never recommend them for anything!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedBillingRates

    Reviewed May 25, 2021

    I wanted to know the interest rate and whether it was fixed on my credit card. I called the number on the card. I (entered my info & listened to info not related to me) and it was the wrong dept. I was transferred to another wrong dept (reentered my info & listened to info not related to me). Again it was that wrong dept. I was forwarded again (reentered my info & listened to info not related to me) to the wrong dept. Now 20 minutes into getting an answer I was given another number to call. Called that number (reentered my info & listened to info not related to me) waited 10 minutes for someone to answer. Again this was the wrong dept, but she'd get me an answer and left me hanging on the phone for ~10 mins. She finally answered my question. If you have 45 minutes to get a simple question from a bank this is a bank for you.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffRates

    Reviewed May 16, 2021

    Seriously the worst bank ever. Joker bank constantly putting deposits on hold for absolutely no reason other than to collect interest. Their customer service department consists of 19 year olds who’s former job probably was grocery stocker or fast food drive thru employee. Their supervisors have no authority and sound like they barely graduated high school. Stay far away from this bank and don’t trust them with your money. Any other bank is a better option.

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    StaffBillingLoan ProcessHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed May 16, 2021

    They Lie. I went in to cash a check. I did not have or want a bank account. Didn't need one. I had gone approximately 4 years without a bank account. They talked me into it. They said they would help me build my credit. They said if I ever wanted to buy a car or house having good credit would help me. I have had a checking account in good standing with them for 2 years and they have done zero to help my credit. Having a checking account in no way helps you build credit. They have not offered me a credit card or loan of any kind. When I asked for a credit after being a loyal customer in good standing for 2 years they declined me. They offered me a secured credit card instead. Basically they are trying to rob me. I should pay them 30 percent to use money that is in their trust. What a bunch of thieves and con artists. They lied about several other things when I signed up as well.

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    Customer ServiceTechPricePunctuality & SpeedBilling

    Reviewed May 13, 2021

    I had a credit card with BoA which was inactive. We hadn't used it in over a year. I made a purchase with a vendor online and didn't notice this was the card on file. I received no statements or communication in any form. In May 5/4 I received an email notice I had a new statement and a few days later on 5/9 another email with the account balance and due date. I paid the account balance on 5/11 online thru my bank account. I later logged on to my BoA site to check the statement and found the charge had come thru in February. I had statements from March and April that I wasn't notified about and were billed as late payments.

    I confirmed they had current information to contact me such as telephone, address, and alternate email. There had been no attempt to contact me that there was an overdue payment. I called customer service who only responded the paperless statements were available to review online. I cancelled my credit card account immediately. I would never trust them with anything as important as a home mortgage or a primary bank account.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePricePunctuality & SpeedStaffBillingLoan ProcessRatesHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed April 24, 2021

    1) Multiple times I have had BoA refuse to accept paying off my credit card because I "did not have enough money in my account in case my paycheck bounced". Paycheck was from a multi-billion-dollar company. I had a credit score near 800 at the time and they always reverse their stance when I pulled out my phone and record me explaining the situation then asking the manager to confirm that they refused to accept payment on my credit card.

    2) BoA will lie to customers to push them toward online banking. They will say online banking is just as safe as in-person banking. This is technically true only because the money is equally insured, however online banking increases fraud and identity theft chances and banks are major targets for this. BoA has not gone 5 years without a data breach for instance. Bank of America simply wants fewer people to do banking in person because it is more expensive but they will not pass the saving onto customers because stockholders require noticeable year-over-year growth.

    2.5) BoA will frequently limit their tellers whenever they are pushing people toward online banking. I kid you not 1 or 2 hour-long lines are not uncommon even when that BoA is not hiring and they have 3-5 unused windows.

    3) BoA will refuse to deal with fraud claims. I have requested information related to a fraud claim 5 times. I still have zero information. I put the fraud claim in and according to BoA the retailer simply stated that I had purchased from them before and that is all it takes for BoA to side with the organization committing fraud. 2 times the fraud department transferred my call away to a different department that disconnected me. Another time their security system broke so they could not help me and required me to call back for another 20 minute wait period. The BoA associates keep telling me that they are filing complaints on my behalf but the only time I have ever seen any sign of this was the one-time BoA actually resolved the issue.

    4) BoA said they sent me the finances from my father's account when he passed. It took 3 months after that to receive the money. This generated interest on my BoA credit cards because it costs money to handle his estate.

    5) Regarding stimulus payment it took BoA months to process my stimulus check after it was deposited by the IRS. BoA said ~"any issues with stimulus checks are the fault of the IRS" except BoA didn't give me the full amount. When I called BoA on the incorrect amount they said it could only be the fault of the IRS because they don't mask mistakes like that. I was told they would file a complaint on my account, no follow-up. But when I got my second check (that was supposed to be $600), BoA deposited the $600 + the missing amount from the first payment. The IRS claimed they only deposited the $600 so it looks like BoA withheld stimulus money.

    6) I have just been given inaccurate information about how their accounts work, multiple times. So has my mother who is elderly, they lied and said a certain type of loan was 0% for a year but then they charged her interest and when she called she was told that wasn't how the account works.

    If you wonder why BoA withholds money it is because it makes their finances look better, kind of like a pyramid scheme where they are propping up the money that they have by withholding money from customers for a period of time. They will eventually give you your money which is why they aren't committing fraud but given the dishonesty and financial impact of banking with BoA it's been thousands of dollars. Bank of America is built on lies, limited duration theft, and protecting fraudulent claims/companies over clients.

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    CoverageMaintenanceStaffBilling

    Reviewed April 10, 2021

    For some reason I can't print credit card statements. This started about two periods ago. I notice on Google I am not the only one. The instructions to fix it are bogus, every other statement I can print except Bank of America. This is very frustrating. No one seems to help me or any others solve this problem.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 9, 2021

    This bank is a disappointment. The customer service is just being transferred from one department to another until they hang up on you. They continue to close branches and remove ATMs and raise their fees. Chose another bank.

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    Customer ServiceStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed April 2, 2021

    Bank Of America is the Worst! If I could give negative stars I would. Been over a wk of calling them to get my card unlocked been hung up on, lied to, no one cares. Asked to speak to supervisor. Of course every time they're not available. I am about to lose my car. I have funds trying to go on card but can't bc it locked. Most disrespectful customer Service. I will be going next steps whether it's going to news outlet/looking up what other actions I can take. This is awful way they treat people!

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaffBillingRates

    Reviewed March 31, 2021

    No one cares about you if you call customer service. If you are one day late with your payment they will charge fee and keep charging interest, even violating their terms and conditions that say no late fee will be charged for balance less than $100. Good bye Bank of America, I will find someone who cares like Discover, Capital One, USbank, Chase etc.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed March 31, 2021

    I went to a Bank of America drive thru (due to Covid rules) to cash a check written to me. The teller said to come inside and since I didn't have an acct it would be $1 charge. I went inside and they said it would be an $8 charge. I inquired as to why the change? The teller said, "It's our policy. Is there a reason your own bank wouldn't cash it?" My response, "Yes, they would but I want to know it's not going to bounce on my account. That's why I'm cashing it here because you can guarantee the funds." It didn't matter, that's their policy. Supervisor would not budge. That's ridiculous! I left BofA as a customer a long time ago due to the number of "Bank errors".

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    Customer ServiceBillingHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed March 30, 2021

    I made an ATM deposit at an BOA ATM in Saugus, MA and the machine took $2,520 of my cash deposit. I called the bank immediately and they issued me a temporary credit. Today I received a notice saying they will take that credit back because there was no extra money at the ATM machine that day. There were two machines together, this as at one of their branches. Other people ahead of me had issues with the machine also. I myself had to switch machines a couple of times because they kept returning the bills. Of the $$2,820 total the machine gave me a credit of $300 but kept the remaining $2,520. This is a lot of money. How could they have no extra money hat day at that machine. They are lying!

    I called them and they reopened the claim and said they will look at the video from the cameras. I do not trust this now. What is the video going to do if I do not get to see it and they keep claiming there was no excess money? This same machine took $700 from me last year and they wanted me to wait10 days for my funds. This is just wrong!!

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceStaffBilling

    Reviewed March 30, 2021

    Wife & I have been loyal customers since 1980 and rarely disputed charges. Our experience with BofA customer service has always been great. They were courteous and helpful. Last year I did not recognize various charges, for example “USD Direct Pay Nairobi” $198.68, obviously fraudulent as I had never been anywhere outside N. America save Europe once for a wedding and certainly never to Kenya or Africa. Inexplicably BofA approved this charge, then refused to credit my account for its negligence. Same with a $2,000 charge to a “Modern Island Tech Group.”

    To be sure, some of the charges I did not recognize turned out to have been mine (For example I forgot to cancel a free trial offer for Amazon Prime because I forgot I signed up for it and never used it), and I called BofA to correct the record when I realized the monthly Amazon charges were not fraudulent. Point is the Nairobi currency and “tech” charges were clearly contrary to my spending pattern, not mine and should never have been approved. Yet BofA refused to honor its explicit “$0 liability guarantee” for fraudulent charges. I have cancelled my BofA credit card and advise everyone not to expect fraudulent charge protection from this disreputable bank just because they claim so.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedLoan ProcessTransparency

    Reviewed March 29, 2021

    I opened up a Business Account with Bank of America (BOA) in February because I am waiting for my PPP loan to be approved. I chose BOA because I have a personal account with them for over 4 years and a work for a Company that I have a Business Debit Card with Bank of America. I received a letter stating "my deposit account will be restricted from use in 21 days, and permanently closed 30 days from the date of this notice".

    When I called the customer service, I was told the bank decided that after review of my account that my business was not a good fit. It is a Consulting Company. My problem is if they did not think my business was a fit, why open it? Also, I am ** Woman that owns a small business and now I am expecting funds to come in and the funds will bounce back to SBA which is a nightmare. This is totally unacceptable and they should be required to give an explanation. No one has time to go into a bank and open an account to have this happen.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffBillingTimeliness

    Reviewed March 28, 2021

    Background is necessary. I'm in the process of divorce. We file taxes jointly so my Economic impact payment goes to spouse's account. I have multiple underlying conditions for Covid as well. On 3-24-21 my spouse wrote my check for Covid money. The bank wouldn't accept my mobile deposit forcing me to go stand in line to wait for ATM, no branches around me are open and my branch isn't returning calls. The deposit goes through the ATM flawlessly and the check image is captured on my receipt. I notice later that the check is now marked "return".

    I call to find out why and the man tells me the ATM didn't capture the check's image, it was being returned to me in about 10 days. He then files a complaint but his complaint starts a nightmare and terror show exposing heartless, cold people. He files incorrectly as fraud. I call back in later that day to ask a question and this is when it starts. I ask how I'm responsible for ATM error and why I have to wait so long? She tells me that, "People under investigation for fraud can't just call and say I didn't do anything and we give them money, the investigation needs to run its course." I get very upset at the accusation and ask for supervisor. The person who came on line was the most abusive representative I've dealt with in my entire life.

    My bank is LITERALLY treating me like a criminal and talking down to me while ignoring my pleas concerning my meds for breathing due to COPD, rent and food. I inform this is my Covid money. She doesn't care. She's mean and power trippin. I have to call back to file a complaint VS her and find out what's going on? The 24th ends with a rep telling me that I'm not being investigated for fraud but the issuee didn't sign the check and that's why it was returned. I have phone records showing over 3 hours on hold and talking to BOFA on the 24th to find out that it wasn't ATM error nor fraud as it was entered. The next day I take the check to ATM, soon I'm notified the check's on hold till the 30th.

    It was deposited on 26th, The investigation was done on Friday, I had screenshot copies of the funds removed from issuer's account. I was also provided with the text message thread of her confirming the check. I'm back to the phone but now people seem apologetic, they're not calling me a thief and appear to be helpful., several long hold times with multiple BOFA employees working from home leads to small talk during these 30-40 minute wait for supervisor, we talked about working from home and if they like it. Mixed results but all without being asked mentioned working from home came with many more distractions. I'm a victim of in their words "distracted" people. I ask 1 BOFA about the notes being passed on regarding me and my situation, I'm told there are none, just everyone blaming the last rep.

    We talk about the lady who was very mean, believe it or not I get her again! Her voice is very distinct! She tried denying but BOFA phone records should confirm.. I'm on the phone another 4 hours AFTER I inform this company that I'm enacting the EXPEDITED FUNDS AVAILABILITY ACT that I'm sick and need medication and my rent's going to be late which will bring me late fees. Under law they have to give me a minimum of $200 the next business day I'm, this gets folks moving and I'm transferred eventually to a supervisor who stated it's a BOFA check written to a BOFA client, he notated it has been confirmed and promised me that funds would be available as he made notations and they'll actually have the physical copy of check.

    I thank him and able to relax for the 1st time all day. I call the next day as he advised, I'm transferred to a supervisor who wanted to berate me. She belittled me for defending myself vs her aggressive employees calling me a thief. She was incredibly mean telling me she doesn't care about whether it was Covid money! She didn't care that the investigation was complete! In fact she started reading off names of the actual HELPFUL to me employees and mentioned she was filing complaints vs them. She literally named employees she's trying to get in trouble because they tried to help a disabled client. My Covid money came on the 24th. I won't get it till after the 30th because my bank has a few bad apples.

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    PriceBilling

    Reviewed March 25, 2021

    Bank of America did away with the ability to generate virtual "Shop Safe" credit cards. Now If I make a purchase on line, the merchant can re-charge my account every month without my approval. B of A will allow you to challenge that and might even get the charge reversed, but why go through that hassle. When they had "shop safe" that never happened. Hey Band of America Executives, BRING BACK "SHOP SAFE"! Listen to your customers. I tried to contact you, but you are impossible to get hold of, and your Menu driven website protects you from anyone wanting to voice a concern. Thinking of leaving you after 40 years of being a customer, and going to a nice country bank like First Volunteer.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed March 23, 2021

    BofA closed my account back in Feb for no reason so my stimulus government money got sent to a closed account. Now I have to wait for someone to respond to a email before I can go pick up my funds that they are holding in a closed account. And customer service plus the branch manager were very rude and not understanding at all. They don’t care at all.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppBilling

    Reviewed March 23, 2021

    I have banked with many banks for the last 25 years and Bank of America is easily the worst bank in America. Their website is garbage, customer service is just people reading prompts, and they charge you miscellaneous fees to death. I highly recommend looking into another bank or credit card before you try them.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePriceRefunds & PayoutsStaffBillingRates

    Reviewed March 18, 2021

    If I could rate Bank of America 0/5 or less, I would. I've had issues disputing transactions having to do with fraud, horrible customer service, and learning that this is an untrustworthy bank. Fighting for a dispute that happened in November, I just pulled $30,000 from them over a $105 fraudulent transaction that they refused to cover and continue to blame others. It has now been 4 months that my case has been under "investigation," as I forced them to reopen it. I have had several phone calls with representatives and face-to-face meetings at branches as well. I have had smaller transactions similar, which they also refused to refund me for. Unfortunately, this is causes me to believe in the future with an even greater valued purchase, they wouldn't cover my back, nor yours.

    Fortunately, I split my money between Chase and Bank of America, having similar issues through Chase, but not issues recovering the money. After reading several reviews, I am now very aware I am not the only one dealing with these issues. I expect one of the biggest banks to be more competent and abide by what they preach. By the end of my last meeting, it basically came down to this is not a bank who cares about you or you can trust. It was suggested to me that I use a credit card for all transactions, as they would take care of my needs immediately.

    That gives me no faith in a place where I place trust in a company to keep my money. They so graciously, refunded $5.06 in fees, and nothing in regard to covering purchases that were never received. They will only cover charges made if someone else uses your card or if you say someone else uses their card. I suggest if you tend to use your debit card with Bank of America to not. Moving forward, I will put my money in the hands of a bank much more trustworthy.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2021

    We have been customers of Bank of America for over 25 years. Two years ago they closed down the branch banking center we did business with. They then closed down ALL drive-through tellers in our area. Then about six months later they closed down the next branch banking center we went to and finally they closed down the third center we started working with. We now have one choice within a 35 minute drive of our home and business. Each time we go to this current branch, they have a very long wait and ONLY ONE teller to handle everyone's business.

    Today, we went to make some deposits which should have taken us no more than 10 minutes, but in fact it took over 40 minutes because the branch is so poorly run. We are not researching other banks in our area and plan on closing all of our 8 accounts at Bank of America as soon as possible. Currently Bank of America is a "textbook" case in how not to run a business!!

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    Contract & TermsPriceStaffBillingLoan ProcessRates

    Reviewed Feb. 12, 2021

    Let me start by saying I have a great sense of obligation to the debts that I have incurred in my lifetime. I have and will continue to fulfill my debt obligation to Bank of America, as I have with many creditors since having financially struggled before, during and since the pandemic of 2020. Having said this I have had the pleasure to work with many companies including Chase, Citibank, Amex and the best Capital One, though all of were reasonable and more than willing to assist with a myriad of options and renegotiate agreements throughout the arduous task of credit clean-up, unlike Bank of America. They have been unwilling to budge on removal of any fees and/or interest. They have squeezed me for every penny possible while acting as though they have done me a huge favor by lowering the interest on my card since having been closed to 5.5%, that is again a closed account.

    Had I simply not offered to fulfill my obligation to this debt, it would likely have been placed in collections like so many others, negotiated for a lesser amount and paid in full or at a minimum settled for less and not accruing interest at all. My conversations with them on re-negotiations have left a bad taste in my mouth for corporate banking institutions and their predatory practices. It appears to be Bank of America's policy and practice to shame their card holders into submission for having signed on the dotted line. But in the real world bad things happen to good people. They do not however care about that period! "Policy is policy", which is verbatim what I was told (after being shamed). The company should be renamed the, Bank of Greedy Corporate America.

    I'll be writing my representatives in an effort to have credit card and banking laws looked into, not that they aren't aware of these predatory practices, since they have allowed them to become law, but because it is time for the little guys to stand up to this kind of criminal behavior. There's a reason loansharking is illegal! My question is why do we continue to allow our banking institutions through lobbyist and legislation in America to become nothing more than legal loan-sharks? Able to charge outrageous fees and interest for accounts whether in good, bad, delinquent, closed or written-off standing. They've legally been the ability to continue to kick struggling poor and middle class Americans while they are already down and out.

    With the resulting effects of racked up and ever accumulating debt, thereby creating a vicious cycle. One which only perpetuates the oppression the poor and middle-class in America all the while devastating individuals or families with insurmountable debt accumulation. But the real kick in the teeth is that they do so with the backing and legislation of our elected leaders, certainly outrageous, but also bordering on criminal in my opinion. In the numerous conversations, with the many financial institutions I have had to work with over these last couple of years I assure you that, Bank of America is among the worst of these greedy offenders. I would highly suggest looking into CapitalOne (or any other company) before doing business with these particularly unreasonable corporate money grubbers.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2021

    Bank of America reported personal information to the federal government! Why must they spy on their own customers! Warning to all my fellow Americans! Banks should never share personal information with the federal government, that's called profiling. Shame on you Bank of America!

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    TechBilling

    Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021

    Bank of America Solicited to us a Mortgage Note Modification Contract, after we paid them Six Months of Trial Period Payments. Bank of America then never credited $581 of the Trial Period Payments and Did Not Credit the Initial Permanent Payment, for four Months. Creating a Default that was Fraudulently Created by BOA. Not Honoring the Contract and using the Fraudulently Created Default, to Wrongfully TAKE our Families Home and Devastate our lives. In a Criminal Act much the same as Bank of America has done to Many, Many other American Families.

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    PriceRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Feb. 3, 2021

    My issue it reversal transactions! They take the money from balance and it’s in processing mode. Merchant does a reversal yet the Bank removes the charge but never replaces money back to account balance. It was done to me 3 times, in which 2 where large amounts and this one for less amount. The reversal is removed completely nowhere’s to be found and no way to tracked transactions it’s your word again them.

    “The money is removed placed on processing, merchant revise money back, Bank should return money back to balance.” Balance should return to previous amount before the transaction. They get notified by the merchant that it was reversed and so here is where the Bank takes advantage, they remove the charge but do not add the funds back to your account balance. It's now invisible! The bank stays with your money. There is no reversal transactions visible, no way to track it or see that funds where returned. It's very obvious if you keep track of your money, expenses, etc you’ll notice that the balance you had before a transaction and then reversed the amount should be what it was before the transaction was made. It’s the worst bank I have ever been with.

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    Customer ServiceStaffTimeliness

    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2021

    I had fraud on my prepaid unemployment card. I canceled the card and was told I would get a new one within 7-10 days. The next day I was logging into the account and I was locked out. I called customer service and they told me that the unemployment office locked me out. After two days of calling unemployment and Bank of America to get my funds released, I finally spoke to someone from unemployment who explained what happened. Unemployment told me Bank of America closed the account and they are requesting that unemployment verify who I am. If it was any other account, I would have a new card and be able to access my money. Not only have they cause a huge mess but I cannot receive any more unemployment money because the account is closed. This is taking weeks to get anyone to help.

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    Customer ServiceStaffLoan ProcessRatesTransparency

    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2021

    Please do not ever try to get an auto loan from BofA. First, they don't honor the published interest rate and I've gotten different explanations why from everyone I've talked to. They also will not ever give you the name of their manager and will not let you speak with him or her. The "loan officers" all sound like they're in training and don't understand your questions. They keep demanding more and more paperwork and it's never enough or good enough. They don't understand that each state has different rules & regulations. After a week of daily calls from them I gave up and went with another institution and got a much better interest rate. This should've been easy. I've been with them for 24 years & am considered a preferred customer. Instead, it was a nightmare.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPriceStaffBilling

    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2021

    My employer recently switched banks for employee-issued credit cards. The previous bank was equally as large as Bank of America, and I never heard of any issues with the previous bank, nor did I ever have any complaints. Corporate America and small business owners, please do your homework. I will never own a Bank of America credit card, because of my very limited experience with BoA. There's not much customer service on the BoA side. For instance, I've been told 2 out of 2 times, "I can't help you, because that's not in your company's agreement with BoA." Starting to wonder why BoA even has a "customer service" department. BoA may have sold my employer on saving a dime, but in the process, it's costing employees much more.

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2021

    I have my business and personal accounts with BoFA. I will be cancelling both accounts next week. It started with fees and foreign exchange rate. Their foreign exchange rate is horrible, plus they whack you with a fee. If you deposit a check, even in state bank checks they will put a hold on funds for one week, not good for the cash flow. They constantly decline transactions on debit cards and it takes multiple phone calls to fraud department to have it turned back on. It will take up to 24 hours for the card to work again. Other credit card companies text you and have it back on in minutes. Some transactions are with merchants I use often like Whole Foods.

    Forget about trying to reach customer service if your request does not fall within one of the categories listed. And often when I call about transactions declined, I am put on hold and after half an hour they tell me there is no one to take the call and disconnect me. Long winded I know, but my recommendation is to stay away from this bank.

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    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2021

    Have had serious online difficulty. I have not been able to log-in for over 4 weeks. This has happened over and over again. In trying to set a new password, this is impossible. How can a major bank have such poor service? I'm quitting.

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    StaffBilling

    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2021

    I prepaid my BOA credit balance in respect of making a estimated tax payment to the IRS. When it was disclosed that a third party was to handle this issue on behalf of the IRS and the transaction fee were outrageous I decide to pay by check. The issue is that on December 31, 2019 I asked that BOA return the prepayment to my bank, the same bank used for payment. Today, January 22, 2020, BOA has been unable to return the monies to my bank account. After enduring their awful music to be connected to their balance transfer department for the 5th time and communicating with their agents including two managers the funds are still not transferred without any substance that it is undergoing review and processing. In appears that BOA is great at taking monies but is unable to return them so it appears the only to obtain my funds back is close out my account. THANK YOU BOA.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaffBilling

    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2021

    I called in to Bank of America when I noticed my account was overdrawn and wanted to correct it with my Bank of America savings account. Although I had made a deposit $2,200 they did not credit any of the funds. After a long hold I spoke with Adrianna who said and I quote, "Let me educate you to our new banking policies that started September 2020 about deposits in the ATM..." This immediately upset me as I have been a Bank of America member for 20 years. I have a savings account that links with my checking account and two credit cards that I have had for 20 years. I then asked her to transfer me to a supervisor where he also spoke to me exactly how Adrianna has and also wanted to educate me in the bank's new policies. I do not believe that any patrons of Bank of America should ever be treated so poorly and offered terrible customer service. I will take my Banking somewhere else.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffTimeliness

    Reviewed Jan. 15, 2021

    Please do yourself a big favor. Don't, under any circumstances, open an account with Bank of America. I opened an account and 3 days later they told me they were closing it for no reason. The customer service people were rude, arrogant and smug. The hold times to speak to a representative were off the charts. They won't let me go into the branch and pick up the balance in cash. They say it's against company policy. Every other bank I have ever dealt with lets you close your account and get cash the same day. Horrible rude people. The branches never answer their phones. The virtual assistant is USELESS.

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    Customer ServiceBillingHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2021

    I have been a Bank of America customer for many years. Without question, they have provided the poorest service during Covid of all the banks with which I deal. They have closed branches for what is now almost one year, the branches with ATM service will not accept deposits, there is not ready access to safe deposit boxes and they refuse to transfer the safe deposit box to another branch, the nearest operational branch to me is a disaster--I have had two bad experiences and will not return there. The customer service department run by Holly ** is nonresponsive. The Bank refuses to send hard copy of its VISA bills as requested by customers. All in all, Bank of America has made it very difficult for customers to do business with it unlike the other banks in our area such as Chase and Wells Fargo.

    Unlike the other major banks, Bank of America has chosen to take NO action regarding its policies and political contributions in response to the insurrection by MAGA Trump supporters in Washington DC on Jan 6. This is an obvious and disgraceful indication of where Bank of America's sympathy lies with respect to our democracy.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedFollow-Through

    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2021

    Signed up for a new account because of a promotion B of A was running. Verified by calling all along that I was doing everything correctly. When my account was not credited, as promised, I was told I just needed to wait longer, but was assured repeatedly that everything was alright and that I would surely be credited. That went on for 3 months when I was finally told that no credit was forthcoming, but I could file a complaint... After wasting hours of my time I have concluded that I am just getting the runaround. I was told one thing one day, and just the opposite on another day, even though I was told that they kept notes in the file, notes of previous calls somehow could not be found! So in conclusion, in my opinion, this bank cannot be trusted, stay away. Was considering opening other business accounts with them, no longer. I will not do business with this bank!

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    TechBilling

    Reviewed Jan. 3, 2021

    After I told them I contracted the virus, and told them that I was over it, they canceled a zero balance credit card and lowered the usable amount on another credit card. I have had these cards for several years. This is a show of just how BofA thought if I died due to the virus they would not be paid. Sad that BofA only thinks in this way.

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    Customer ServiceRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2021

    Do not do business with Bank of America. They are corrupt and fraudulent. They have been Refusing to pick up phone calls about the major fraud going on within their company and EDD. I made a claim over, 4-5 months ago and they still haven't refunded my money, that rightfully belongs to me. They have made it a headache on purpose hoping you'll give up on your lost funds. Bunch of dirty thieves hiding behind a corporate name. Thousands of people have been robbed or frauded of their money and Bank of America, the multi billion dollar company is refusing to pay it back. They are forcing people to use their chipless cards, which is easily hackable by thieves, AND IT'S BEEN GOING ON SINCE MARCH, WITH NO TYPE OF RESOLUTION. NO REFUNDS, unless you take it to a news outlet and they send your name in. Why do we have to take unnecessary extra steps to get our money back?? Dirty corporate thieves. #BoycottBankOfAmerica

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2020

    Of all the companies to say they don't do a one time courtesy for late fees because they have so many options to pay is absolutely disgusting.. Every single other company does one time courtesies but the most money hungry corporate ripoffs in America doesn't ?? Don't give me the so many ways to pay crap because other companies have the same ways to pay you do and they still understand people are human. Bank of America thinks we are just a dollar sign to them to bleed the little money we have out of us. I am paying off my card completely with my little savings I have so I can close my bank of america account and never give them another cent of my money. Completely appalling and I will make sure everyone I can tell knows it period.

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    Customer ServicePriceRatesHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2020

    I have over 20 years with this bank. Every time they add a new charge I threaten to leave but have too many auto deposits with them and a home equity. These relationships were supposed to come with free checking and savings. Over the years, there have been more than I can remember, of new surprise fees. Some have been waived. Other times they have people, far away, who say they have no authority to return the fees. I have spent countless hours on the phone every time this happens. This time it has been so many new fees and outrageous interest charges that to relieve my own stress, I am forgoing every relationship with this bank. I am totally convinced they will never get better, only slicker. They.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaffBilling

    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2020

    My review of Bank of America based on my experience with it can be summed up with the following clichés, “below par and wide of the mark.” Why do I say that? Reason One, the bank does not issue clearly specified transaction receipts, so its customers won't get proof of specific transactions done with the bank, and the arbitrator won't have direct evidence if disputes arise. The Optional Details exemplifies many a receipt handed me from Bank of America that does not specify the nature of a given transaction even when the bank receives cash from me, one of its longtime customers.

    Reason Two, the bank can remove your long green out of your account and into its own pocket without your permission. Sounds unbelievable? That's what the bank did in my instances. Reason Three, it looks to me though the combination of the foregoing two generates a whole range of horrible things the bank can do, including but surely not limited to reducing your checking account balance by the same amounts of hard cash you have paid to the bank for your credit card debts, as happened to me.

    My scratch deposited in Bank of America at such great stake, the bank is clearly not up to scratch with the standard of any Main Street or side street credit union, federal or local, Member FDIC or not. Bank of America cannot be trusted for the security of my money any more than a piggy bank can be trusted in that respect. Given this caveat, I have stopped using Bank of America credit cards headlong to avoid further losses and before it is too late.

    So I am not hesitant in giving the bank a mark of the worst kind that is, of course, outside totalitarian regimes. Oh yes, the bank should nonetheless be highly credited for knowing the knack of giving its complainant the runaround, steadfastly advertising its banking products in its “response” to my heartburn at terrible losses via the bank.

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedStaffBilling

    Reviewed Dec. 18, 2020

    I wasn’t getting my credit card statements and my car payments, someone made some changes to my account so I don’t get the bills. They reversed the late charges and still reported a late payment to the credit bureaus. No one can help me with this company and I have to file a complaint with BBB bureau. I have been banking with America for years and now I need to find another bank, this is a horrible bank to use.

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    Refunds & PayoutsBilling

    Reviewed Dec. 11, 2020

    BOA took it upon themselves to take a full balance payment of $4648.38 without my auth. Told today that autopay was on as of June 11. I never did this. Acct had 0 bal til recently. Have sent to Aty Gen

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2020

    Bank of America seems to be closing most of the locations in my area. So if you need any help they are not there for you. I have called the 800 number, and for some reason they are unwilling to help me from their overseas location. I’ve been with Bank of America for over 20 years, it’s time to start looking for a new bank.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2020

    Customer service experience is time consuming and the antithesis of personalized service. Spent hours trying to get fees returned when mother was hospitalized and not able to keep up with her checking. So many other good banks to chose from that have personalized service and where your money will be secure. Will be choosing one of those institutions soon.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2020

    I called for 3 weeks to get a PIN number for my card and I still haven’t got it yet so I can’t use the money in my account! When you open a account with them they use you told information instigated change it to your new number so the bankers act like they can’t help you either! The customer service people don’t know anything either and they will will lock your online banking because they “Think” it’s fraud but can’t even help you with your needs. Please don’t bank with them!

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    Customer ServiceStaffBilling

    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2020

    I do my business and personal checking with B of A and have had no problems. However, I opened a credit card - 'Cash Rewards' and accrued nearly $900 in cash back. I did not redeem it so that I could allow it to grow. B of A closed my credit account as I rarely use it. (I rarely use credit cards.) No letter was generated to report that my account was closed. (They confirmed this when I called.) I discovered the credit line was closed nearly five months after they closed it, when I attempted to use the card.

    After reviewing my online banking, my credit line appeared to be active. Needless to say, I was confused. After speaking with several agents, I was informed that the credit line was indeed closed due to lack of using the credit line. I took no issue with this, even though it did drop my credit score few points. However, I was told that the cash rewards of almost $900 were unable to be redeemed to me as I only had a 90 day window to redeem them after the account was closed. To reiterate, I was unaware the account was closed as B of A did not generate any type of letter informing me of such; and, the account appeared (and as of today still appears) active in my online banking. So essentially, I was raped of nearly $900 for their blatant mistake. After requesting to speak with management or someone with higher authority, I was referred to make a complaint online.

    Fortunately, I am blessed to be in a situation where I have a roof over my head and a career that allows me to put food in my children's mouths throughout this pandemic. However, I warmly invite anyone looking to apply for the card to keep my experience in mind so nobody else loses out. Overall, I am pretty peeved with the situation and B of As inability to resolve this degree of an issue. But they sure were friendly and apologetic about their refusal to cash me out. But apparently that's how business is done there. I will likely be taking my business elsewhere when the pandemic resides if I am unable to obtain my funds.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaffBillingResolution

    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2020

    My experience has been atrocious. When we first started our mortgage, we turned around all document requests in 24 hours or less. I said I was worried about missing our purchase contract date and losing our home, since it was in a very hot neighborhood in Seattle and we had gotten a great deal. I was continuously reassured that we would not miss the date. They missed it. We got an extension and they missed it again. Fortunately, our sellers were out of town and we lucked out; they didn’t want to open back up for more offers (the house had been discovered by then). We could have lost the house.

    Now, four years later, I'm trying to refinance (with another lender, thank goodness). I’ve had eight hours over the course of a month or more on the phone with this place. I had a Covid deferral that needed to be paid off. I couldn’t pay it directly, so I had to get it “moved to the front.” I paid the $9k. The funds were “unapplied.” I had to call in again, they “released” them, sent a new payoff letter. Poof! There was a new $3800 payment for Covid I needed to make, and it showed that my regular payment was late (It wasn’t; I paid it on time). Both my regular payment and my escrow payment went to “unapplied funds.” So I called in again, went through the phone tree and got them both “applied.” Except I didn’t. The $3800 still wasn’t applied. So I called in again.

    After my fourth or fifth experience escalating to the centralized escalation team (or a manager, depending), I had to ask them to do it again. A manager named Erin this time said she would do it and call me in the morning to confirm whether it had happened. I said, “I need your number so I can be sure I won’t get left hanging.” “Sorry, we don’t have one; we are inbound only. I will definitely call you.” Surprise! She didn’t. Surprise! The $3800 still isn’t applied. Also, my current escalation manager says the previous folks left no documentation. I’m now being told I should talk to a new department. Maybe they will be able to help… I cannot wait until this is over. I will pull my $60k from my accounts and terminate this toxic 20 year relationship.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2020

    Unbelievable terrible service! To do a wire transfer, you have to make an appointment. Go online to make an appointment, click on the bank nearest me and it pops up that they don't do appointments (still won't do a wire transfer as well). Finding one then takes you through over next seven days before I find a day that has an opening! SEVEN days!! Times are very limited. Today, at 9AM I was notified that my appointment was cancelled!! 1 hour before my appointment. Now I have to wait another seven days! When you go to the banking facility, a manager is there to greet you while you see 7 - 10 people in line. I don't understand why the manager couldn't help - instead of standing by the front door greeting people. I have a friend who states he will take a nap while I go into the bank because it takes so long! I am DONE with BOA!! Don't go there unless you want to be abused!

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    TechPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsBillingLoan Process

    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2020

    Worst bank I’ve ever dealt with. Kept withdrawing money from my 5/3 checking account months after auto loan was paid off. When asked to stop it, they said they couldn’t because they didn’t know where the source was withdrawing the funds. I set it up with BOFA as an auto draft and now they can’t stop it. This started in Jan 2020 when I purchased a new vehicle and the previous loan was paid off and the auto loan account closed. Yet still $425.75 came out of my checking account every month, withdrawn by BOFA. They sent a refund check two weeks later each time, but I didn’t want to deal with that forever so I contacted 5/3 bank to put a stop payment on that and block it. That worked for 3 months (May-July) then in August 2020 it didn’t work. The money came out and was never returned. So I was forced to close the checking account so that BOFA had no more source to withdrawal from.

    I’ve proven with documentation that BOFA has never sent me that refund check, that they claimed was sent twice, that the money has been missing from my account since August, and even 5/3 bank has sent them documentation showing that BOFA attempted to deposit the money into my closed account, and 5/3 rejected it because it was no longer a valid account. They’ve provided an exact date and even time stamps of that transaction taking place, proving that BOFA still has my money. It’s now December 2020, and BOFA has still refused to return my money. A billion dollar institution that steals from customers during a worldwide pandemic with millions of lost jobs. I will never conduct business with this bank again and I urge anyone that is considering to take your business elsewhere.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2020

    Deposited a large insurance check. BOA held the whole entire check. Now, I'm not against holding the check, but the entire amount is ridiculous, especially now. I called customer service for help and spoke with Jamie. She basically told me to deal with it. Now, I've never had so much of an overdraft and this is how they treat me. I will be closing this account soon. They clearly don't appreciate my business.

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    Sales & MarketingTimeliness

    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2020

    Hi, I ordered checks in Bank of America. 27$ and free shipping. The next day it is showing as shipped. They changed the the status next day and never shipped. They said it is shipped and it will take three weeks to deliver. If they already shipped then why three weeks within US. (They never send if you order without tracker.) After a month. I ordered again with tracker (27$ + 11$) then they sent and got it in a week. I end up paying double the amount. It's a scam of checks without tracker.

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    Customer ServiceStaffRatesTransparency

    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2020

    I put in a claim for a clear fraud attempt on my account which had every penny I owned stolen from my account. At first they seemed interested in helping me but after 2 weeks when things started to get complicated they just decided to close my account with the explanation of the have the right to do that with no explanation given. Their people were very unprofessional and just flat out rude. In all my years in business I have never been treated with such disrespect from a business. They should be ashamed of themselves and all the people they represent. The leadership group does not have any clue how poorly they treat their customers and I have reported them for bad business practices.

    I will do everything in my power from discouraging all people and business I work with from uses this bank. Absolutely disgusting. I have read many reviews with similar experiences and I should have read the reviews before I got involved with them. I am sure almost any bank would be more responsible and respectful of their customers. The bottom line is they STINK!!!! I hope this will help someone give a second thought to using them in the future.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2020

    I had a business account with Bank of America for the past 15 year. Now with COVID taking a hit with my business income I am unable to maintain the required amount in the account to avoid their account fees. I called customer service and they don't care. I told them that I will need to find another bank that does not charge fees. They said go ahead. I will now be closing all my accounts with them and moving on to another bank. I think it's so sad for Bank of America to put a $16 fee over a long lasting customer that has been hit with large losses from COVID.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsTechPrice

    Reviewed Nov. 4, 2020

    I called to ask if they could reverse a $35 overdraft fee, that was added because of an $11 charge that came out before my money got there and they wouldn't do it because I had one taken off in August. I mean during these times with Covid and being out of work. They couldn't even take this off for me and I have been a good customer for 10 years. I am so upset. It just comes at a bad time I have no money to make it current so they could charge me another fee. I think it's time to consider going to another bank that has a better customer service.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 25, 2020

    Even though it did take me a while to get what I needed from the automated voice operator, the call wait time was very short. When I talked to an employee about interview questions for my school assignment, she was very supportive and kind. I typically have positive interactions with BOA. The bank is able to support individuals to start out and build a future for themselves. They are fair in their business practices.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2020

    The Bank in my opinion is very tough to work with when it comes to customer service and getting service in a timely manner. I have had to spend much time and speak with many people to get any answer and any need satisfied.

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsBilling

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2020

    I have handled all of my banking needs with BofA for almost 30 years. After all of this time, I made a mistake thinking one of my direct deposits had already been deposited and wrote a check to my son. He cashed the check and the following day two payments, which were already scheduled, was withdrawn from my account. My direct deposit arrived the following day. Bofa did refund one of the overdraft fees but refused to return the other, citing an inability to override the system (a lame excuse, at best). This is the FIRST time in nearly 30 years that I received an overdraft fee let alone two; however, my good standing meant nothing.

    Since so much of my banking is intertwined (direct deposits, auto payments, etc.) it will take a month or so but I will be moving my accounts to one of the many banks I have to choose from in the Annapolis area. If retaining my business isn't worth $35.00 to BofA then I will take my business elsewhere. My advice would be to avoid Bank of America as their customer relationships mean absolutely nothing to them.

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    Customer ServiceBillingHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2020

    Teller mislead, fail to inform me about my check deposit was going to be on hold. For a whole week. I especially asked her was there going to be a hold and she said no. Now the people on the phone telling me that there’s nothing they can do. And apparently as of today they stopped giving any funds till the money is available. I’m extremely disappointed with them for they are not being truthful to their customers. Now I’m having to deal with pass due bills and no money till then.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffTransparency

    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2020

    I have been trying for 3 months now to resolve an issue with a HELOC. An issue that did not happen on my end, but when BOA's systems changed over. They reported me to the credit agencies (my first EVER). Destroyed my credit score. The one person who actually DID spend time with me (almost 3 months ago) couldn't figure it out. Fast forward 3 months, I cannot access my account - I can't even pay off because nobody can give me an accurate amount.

    Every time I log in it gives me a different small amount like $.38, or $1.00. I have sent messages through the website with no answer, I have called every customer service number I can find. I have waited for close to 2hs each time I call. I eventually get plugged into a voice mailbox that is full, then the call is dropped. I have even called the local branches and they told me 'They can't help me." There is literally nobody that will help! I am frustrated beyond explanation. I am so disappointed that I even started banking with this bank. As I type this I have been on hold for 43 minutes. Shame on you BOA!!! You will NEVER get business from me again!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2020

    Above all else is just bad customer service wait times, having to be on hold for over 4 hours for four days in a row is beyond me. Having to explain to each representative my issue and then to be put on hold for 15-20 minutes for them just to come back and say, "Sorry I have to transfer you to another department," and then for that department just to say, "Sorry I have to transfer you again," after waiting on hold from the last transfer. All that when I already told the first person I talk to what department I needed to begin with. I went through that four days in a row.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2020

    I have used the Bank of America in Old Saybrook for several years. I live in the Bank's neighborhood and get a chance to observe it closely (one of the few reasons I went there in the first place, I suppose.) I complained earlier in the Covid crisis, as the Bank was closed (other than an ATM), and because of the unavailability of cash in the ATM. I saw, and had personal experiences, as people walked away disappointed with no cash in their hands because of the empty ATM. A second (drive up ATM) has been added. Now I REGULARLY count a dozen cars in line, waiting for non ATM services, that stretches out to the street. My visit to the drive up teller today took 40 minutes.! (I think there might be another person in there, but only one human at a window. ) I actually saw a man standing in line WITH THE CARS to see a teller, obviously not being able to do his business with the machine!

    As far as I can tell, the Clinton, Essex, Old Lyme and Madison banks (all closest to us) are similarly lobby-closed, and the closest bank (in New London) is 17.9 miles away. I'm a Physician and Public Health doctor. I get Covid. But I think this bank is milking it, limiting availability and customer service with the excuse of faux safety. Others are observing masks, distancing and all the anti-viral precautions. It's time the bank considers more than its profit margins... or we need to get to another bank closer than 17 miles.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 8, 2020

    I have been on hold with the fraud claims department for well over an hour, which I think might be manageable if it weren't for the infuriating recording that chants EVERY 10 SECONDS OR SO. "Thank you for continuing to hold, your call is important to us and will be answered by the next available associate." Ok once would suffice, at this point I'm ready to throw my phone across the room... I have no choice though. I have to file this claim so I cant hang up... So I wait...and wait....and wait.. Cant wait till I do finally reach someone bc they are going to get an earful lol.

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    Customer ServicePriceRefunds & PayoutsBilling

    Reviewed Oct. 8, 2020

    Paying my bill through a bank teller machine. There was a two cent left overdue on my charge card owed and they denied me credit for that and billed me for two cents. I Called to have it removed. They declined.

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    PriceRefunds & PayoutsLoan Process

    Reviewed Oct. 6, 2020

    I have been a Bank of America customer for about 10 years. I have my checking, savings, auto and personal loans with them. They have always notified me when there was any abnormal charges on any of my accounts. They have also immediately refunded any money that was taken out of my account.

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    Customer ServiceTechPriceStaffBillingRatesHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Oct. 6, 2020

    I would never use Bank of America (BOA) again for any product nor service! I was a BOA customer in two areas (a Golden Key International credit card and a mortgage). I was pre-approved for a mortgage, but the customer service was so bad as well as the communications that I ended up having to go through Caliber, another company that also pre-approved me. They were much faster and the customer service was far better than BOA's. They also gave me a lower rate than BOA in the end. It was highly stressful swapping to another lender at the end, and I almost lost my condo because of the horrible BOA service and bad communications (and even misinformation) at times.

    On the credit card side, I was a customer for over 20 years. I never disputed a claim in those 20 plus years until 2020. The BOA customer service department told me that a vendor would count as a third-party for the third-party in a letter. However, at the end, they lied and told me that vendor would not count as the third party, so they would not honor my disputed claim in the end. If I had known that vendor would not suffice, I would have found another one. However, that was not what I was told by the BOA representative. BOA is not honorable nor trustworthy. They also charged a high interest fee on my credit card for decades and failed to tell me that they had other credit cards available for me with much lower interest rates (and even 0% interest rates). They used me as a customer. I would never recommend BOA to anyone after my experiences with them! Awful bank! Horrible customer service!

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsBillingRates

    Reviewed Oct. 5, 2020

    Bank of America does not protect its customers. My most recent experience with him was very poor. Someone managed to hack into our account and send up electronic payment monthly. Several months passed before we caught this. We were assured by our local branch that we would be refunded our money. They recommended that we shut her account down immediately. We did so. We patiently waited on our money to be returned to one of our other accounts. We were told this could take up to six months.

    Finally we called the 1-800 number. At that time we were told we should have dealt with them in the beginning not our local branch. We were also informed about him that we were not protected and would not be able to get our money back. I find it very interesting how they can send me promotional offers every day about credit card and interest rates, but they cannot contact me to verify if I gave permission for an automatic electronic payment to be withdrawn from my account monthly. They do not protect their customers. We have been good customers with them for over 25 years and I cannot believe the service that we just received.

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    Customer ServicePriceRefunds & PayoutsStaffBilling

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I am an In Home Care Aide working for the Count of Los Angeles, and I received a series of paychecks sent by the county of Los Angeles based on the time sheets that I submitted to them. This included back pay for the last 3 months +. The checks are signed by the State Treasurer Betty Yee. First they said that there would be a temporary hold put on the checks until Midnight that night. This was true, and the funds were cleared by when I paid my rent at 6am upon waking. At 6:34 am I received a message stating that a hold was put on one of the checks, but they put a hold on all five of the checks, and refused to remove them in spite of the fact that it will cause my bills to be shut off. I have the paycheck stubs where Federal and local taxes were taken out, as well as my union dues to prove that there is no mistake. They won't even consider looking at them.

    If this is what they call customer care, then I will gladly use only my prepaid debit account only where there are no fees if more than one thousand dollars are deposited per month, My deposits are faster (included stimulus check), and there are absolutely NO overdraft charges. If a person cannot deposit their hard earned money into their bank account, where can we put it? In a sock under the mattress?

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedStaffBilling

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I spoke with a representative over 30 days ago about a stop payment. Now the company's name is very close to the company I rent from. I just spoke with Bank of America YESTERDAY about a transaction the company were trying to pull out by debit. I did a transaction with my checking account for my rent all trying to process at the same time. Bank of America assure me they would correct it, they even went so far to verify the amount that needed to be stopped and company name. I look this morning. The stopped payment on my rent was credited back onto my account and they allowed the other payment to go through along charged me a 35.00 stop payment fee. When I’m done saying what I need to say to Bank of America this morning and they correct this I’m closing it immediately. I’ll stick with my credit union. Now I may have to pay late fees and a return check fee towards my rent because of Bank of America error. Never again.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2020

    Reloaded from payor on time every week. Card controls are excellent because you can stop any online or atm activity anytime. I feel my account is safe. You can only access account info from your own device.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2020

    It's been a whole month that my card has been closed. I have tried to contact the fraud department through email and over the phone. I'm on hold for an hour or more then they just hang up. Bank of America is not American. They have no consideration for older people let alone any other customer. If you dont like helping people dont get a job in customer service. You young people are so lazy it sickening.

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    Customer ServiceBilling

    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2020

    I deal with them for around 2 decades but their customer service is very poor recently. I was promised a financial settlement offer for one of their credit cards recently but they didn’t process the same as they promised. I had to call them several times but they are extremely unhelpful. Planning to open an account with another bank soon.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2020

    Wasn’t able to get anything accomplished with my hard earn working money that was directly deposit in their account and then was told I was unable to withdraw and they will have to send me a cashiers check due to the fact of their errors. Their slogan is we're in this together. I’ve been without my hard earned money for over two weeks now. Now you’re telling me I have to wait another 7 to 10 business days to get a check in the mail. Unacceptable for a bank to tell their customer that’s been loyal for a year. Now I’m still trying to find families to give me help feed my four children and still be able to make it to work.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaffBilling

    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2020

    During Coronavirus BofA has changed week hrs to 10-4 & closed on Sat. ALL other comparable banks are open earlier, close later & are open on Sat, w/ full staff. We find it impossible to do our necessary business banking at the counter during these hours & have had payments delivered late because of it. Very angry customer!

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    PriceStaffBillingRates

    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2020

    Bank of America charges are actually abusive and extremely high interest charges. I had a negative $70 in my account from autopay that I forgot about and they charged me $350 of overdraft fees. I told the manager that my business has been closed since March due to COVID-19 restrictions and asked him there is anything they can do to help reverse those charges. He said he can not do anything unless it’s fraud related transactions and suggested I open a credit card. He said the overdraft fees is not something new and it is something we all need to get adapted to. He does not care how my business or any businesses have been suffering from COVID-19.

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    BillingLoan ProcessRates

    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2020

    If I could give zero stars I would, but it makes me put at least one. After we fell on hard times, we were made aware of the H.A.R.P. program. We used the program to what we were told would bring us current on our payments and put us back in good standing. We were told all missed payments would be tacked onto the end of our loan and we had nothing more to worry about. We were shocked when due to the low interest rate we decided to refinance our home and were informed our home had a lien placed on it by these crooks. Now we have to pay $18000.00 to remove the lien. We were never informed of any lien even after these crooks sold our loan to another mortgage company. Apparently they have done this to thousands of homeowners that won't know until they either refinance or sell their home. I would never go through these crooks for a home mortgage.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2020

    Horrible Service. 90 min wait on phone for over a month everyday for over a month and when you stay on hold that long no one seems to be able to help you. I have been on hold 90 minutes again today and still holding.

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    Customer ServiceBilling

    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2020

    We have been BofA customers for decades -- checking, savings, mortgage, home equity, credit cards. BofA mistakenly rejected our regular July 2020 payment on our home equity line, asserting that it should have been sent to NationStar, where BofA transferred our mortgage a few years ago. This was clearly BofA's error. We have been unable to get BofA to correct its error, despite several letters, calls and online communications. BofA is still holding onto our July payment without applying it to our home equity account and has designated us delinquent borrowers. It is apparent that BofA customer service is designed and intended to discourage anyone from using it. We are in the process of closing all of our accounts to moving them to another bank. And we are supposedly preferred customers. Hah! My recommendation is to avoid BofA like the plague.

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    Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingOnline & AppRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 4, 2020

    Zelle is owned by Big Banks, including Bank of America and Wells Fargo, the two banks involved in stealing $1000 from me - I accidentally transposed one number when sending $1000 to my nephew to help him out, I called BofA immediately for help, they sent me to Zelle, Zelle said that I needed to back to the bank since I sent it from my BofA account (BofA advertise and promote ZELLE on their website). Finally, after being bounced around for over an hour, I finally talked to the dispute department - told it would take 10-45, that's up to Zelle and they are a 3rd Party Vendor, they have no connection to them to influence their policies. Well it took the 45 days to get my answer - they denied my dispute... Bank of America would not take it any further, Wells Fargo denied my claim and kept my money.

    I have since learned that Bank of America and Wells Fargo along with several other big banks created Zelle, they own it and created it to get into the cash transfer business. Reps at Bank of America customer service department did not know about this, that's what they use as an excuse, BofA has no way of controlling Zelle's policies is what they tell people! Meanwhile, I have yet to be contacted by the head of Customer "Care" at the BofA corporate office and I have emailed her several times in the past three days.... Not much CUSTOMER CARE going on with this Bank!!!

    Yes, I am telling my story any and everywhere I can! I blew up Twitter yesterday and found out I'm not the only one experiencing this sad customer service experience! In this environment where we are suffering financially because of the pandemic, $1000 means whether or not I pay my rent or get evicted!!!! But the millionaire CEO's of the Banks and the Corporate Execs with their big 6-7 digit salaries don't care about us! They care about the profits, they are no better than the politicians in DC.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffBillingLoan ProcessResolution

    Reviewed Sept. 2, 2020

    Terrible experience. Was in the middle of setting up a primary checking, savings, personal credit cards, business account, getting a secondary real estate loan, and setting up several investment programs. Was disconnected from the representative. Called back in to finish setting up these accounts. As expected, reached another representation on the second call. Asked if it was possible to be transferred to the original representative I was speaking to, so I did not have to restate the purpose of the accounts and the goals for each.

    The second representative did not know if that was possible and after 40 mins waiting (I could have set up the accounts by this time), he finally reached out to a supervisor to ask if he had the ability to transfer the call. He told me the supervisor had no desire to look into this and didn't even want to speak with me. As a new, potential customer, this was eye-opening to me that I wasn't worth their time. Ultimately, I was transfer to ANOTHER person in their sales department to set up these accounts. After spending an additional 30 mins on the phone, I was disconnected AGAIN. After burning the calories in an effort to do business with Bank of America for over 1.5 hours and the blatant disrespect by the escalation team, I gave up. If you're looking for a bank that will treat you like a person vs. just a number, I'd advise to look elsewhere.

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    Price

    Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020

    If you have an overdraft of $ 5 they will charge you $35 for each transaction and refuse to waiver. You might have an overdraft of $70 per day for an automated deduction of $10 each transaction. Be careful! Consider your options before getting an account with them.

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    Punctuality & SpeedRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Aug. 26, 2020

    We have a few occasions of checks deposited to our business account that later are marked as "duplicates" and reversed. The bank then reverses the transaction and we never get paid for the check. We are super busy and have waited hours online and still not fixed. Then we don't get paid on those checks. This has happened a number of times. I would never have used Bank of America knowing this problem.

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    Customer ServiceMaintenanceStaffBilling

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2020

    I've had numerous bad experiences with BOA, but decided to write a review after this last one. I have a $50k check I sent to the IRS. I have a notice from the IRS that I now owe more because they never received payment. I tried to get BOA to help me understand where the money is. It is not in my account, etc... After >1 hour on the phone, transferred 3 times I finally asked for someone empowered to do something. Transferred again I asked this person to give me a number or something in case we were disconnected. "We wont get disconnected" he said as he put me on hold again. Then we were disconnected. Like I said, this is typical with BOA so I finally decided to put it in writing to see if I can help them wake up a bit and address the real issues. More overly gushy, insincere, awkward greeters is not what is needed to fix the real issues.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2020

    August 10 2020 around 2pm, I visited BofA 1640 Van Ness Ave. branch to withdraw EDD funds. On entering was intercepted by "**" who asked reason for my visit. I said to make an EDD "PREPAID" a/c withdrawal. I asked for advice e.g. if I could instead withdraw at ATM using my Edd card or at home on my computer? She incoherently rambled on instructing convoluted withdrawal options. I replied, "I'll wait in the line thanks." On reaching the teller position I explained what I wanted, providing EDD card, personal a/c card, and driver license. The young lady teller attending said my D/license had expired.

    I replied I know but the DMV advised not doing tests until November because of COVID have confirmed by driver license extension…which was in my wallet. She abruptly went away saying she'd speak with her manager. What followed was an embarrassing & humiliating experience. I'll keep it short. She told me to enter my PIN number. It didn't work. Perhaps, because of my fractured humerus with resultant radial nerve damage I didn't apply sufficient pressure on the keyboard device. The teller had become increasingly officious and impatient - I was just impatient - pointing out that there was a long line of spectating customers waiting to do business. To make things worse, we were joined by greeter **.

    I tried to refocus by reminding the teller she still had my debit cards & d/license; which seemed to incense her. I said it is not unknown for customers to not get their documents back from a teller. She didn't like that. She then began copying a number onto a sheet of paper. Then pushed it to me together with my cards. I said, "Where is the money?" She said, "There is no money, I've voided the transaction." After making inquiries I was informed she is ** - client service representative. Id's obtained from the same source that provided **, ** - assistant manager - N.B. but not the name of a purported manager to whom I later described my hapless experience. ACCORDING TO EDD this B of A teller act I describe herein breaches EDD protocol agreement. Case proceeding.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2020

    On August 13th 2020 at around 3pm I talked to VANESSA who works in the consumer and small business department and I had the WORST experience I have ever had being a Bank of America customer. Backstory: I opened a business bank account on August 7th. I called in to open an online account and I was told that I could not open an online account because I did not have my checking account number and I was also told that I had 7 days to fund the account and that I had to go in person to do so since I didn’t have my business debit card or my business account number yet.

    I called back again a couple days later and talked another representative to confirm that I only had 7 days to fund the account. I called because a lot of banks are closed in Georgia due to covid so I would I have to drive pretty far to get to a bank that is open and before I do that I wanted to confirm that this 7 day rule was true. The agent on the phone tells me I have 30 days to fund my account. So now I have one rep telling me that I have 7 days to fund my account and another telling me I have 30 days to fund my account but both agents told me that I can open my online account for my business account by calling in once I had my checking account number.

    The rep who told me I had 30 days to fund my account sounded less certain to me so instead of risking it I decided to waste 1 hour of half of my day and go to the bank in person. Better waste time than have my account closed is my thought. So I go to the bank and fund my account and get my checking account number. I get home and I call to set up my online account and that’s when I had the misfortune of talking to Vanessa. From the beginning of the call she sounded like she didn’t want to be bothered. She asked me the name of my business and I told her and she said she would put me on a brief hold while she pulls up my account. It seemed odd that she needed to put me on hold just to pull up my account but that being said I was okay with that and didn’t feel one way or another about the action but it did feel odd.

    Then she tells me she’s having problems logging in and asked me if I wanted to call back at another time. I was fine waiting…I just wasted almost 2 hours having to go in person and stand in long lines at first outside then inside. So of course I was fine waiting and I told her “take your time I will wait.” Then she asks me what I needed help with and I told her I wanted to set up my online account. She tells me I can’t because I have not returned some paperwork in the welcome packet. I expressed my confusion because two other reps told me that I could set up my online account once I funded the account in person and had my account number.

    Then Vanessa goes on to say I would have to go back in person to set up my online account or wait for the welcome packet. At this point I was frustrated because I just came from a 1 hour and half trip to the bank and I mentioned setting up my online account to the teller and I mentioned that I was funding my account so it wouldn’t close and that I would call to set up my online account and the teller never expressed to me that I needed to set up the account in person…

    I told Vanessa what the two other reps told me and I asked her what the rules were in regards to funding my account. She says “I need to transfer you to the sales department because they know those rules. I service accounts. I need to transfer you.” And I say “I never talked to the sales department. I talked to your department and they told me two different things…" She says “I need to transfer you to the sales department because they signed you up” so then I had to reiterate that I signed up online and I NEVER talked to the Sales department (keep in mind…in this exchange she’s raising her voice and I’m matching her voice tone).

    I also restated what I was told by two different reps…At this point I’m so confused I just want to know the rules…So I ask her “Are you saying that you can’t find out the rules in regards to how long I have to fund my account” and she says “I’m not saying that.” First of all she didn’t answer my question and second of all if she can tell me the rules (keep in mind two other people in her department told me the rules so I don’t believe her) why is she trying to transfer me? It’s like she didn’t want to help at all!

    At this point she tells me to lower my voice. (In my mind I’m speaking in a way to match her voice tone). Then she immediately says “I gave you an answer and you need to call back another time goodbye!” (She did not give me answer!)…At this point I’m yelling “Do not hang up. Do not hang up.” She puts the phone down for 5 seconds (I can tell because I can hear the background) then she hangs up and I know because I heard a click. So then I call back and I talk to a different rep and GUESS WHAT! Apparently I CAN open an account online just like the other two reps said! So I opened my online account! This rep was also very nice like all the Bank of America reps I usually speak with.

    So now this begs the questions. Why did VANESSA tell me that I could not open an online account when I could? Why was Vanessa so rude in her tone of voice? Why did she hang up on me just because I was asking questions to get an understanding of the situation (which is a reasonable thing to do when when you were told by two other reps that you could open an online account (and they happened to be right))! Why did she claim that she could not tell me the rules when that was obviously a lie as well! (All three business account service reps were able to tell me the rules except her).

    To sum it up: Vanessa was rude! Vanessa was Wrong and most likely a liar! Vanessa could have caused me to waste an additional hour and half if I really needed to have an online account. Vanessa hung up on me! Vanessa lied! (She lied about not being able to give me the rules pertaining to my account AND she either she did not know that I could open an online account or she lied on purpose!)

    The reason I’m writing this: I want to have it record because if there is a pattern of behavior like this from Vanessa it needs to be dealt with. Everyone has a bad day…If she was just having an off day that’s okay! But I felt like it was my duty to report this because if this is more than just a bad day and if Vanessa has a history of behaving this way then the Bank of America I know and love should NOT tolerate this behavior and take appropriate action!

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPriceRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2020

    Just an awful bank. No customer loyalty. Too big to offer quality customer service. Had my mortgage on autopay and they stopped it. Then charged me for not paying my mortgage. Horrible bank and I am a “premiere” client. What a joke. FIND ANOTHER BANK if you are considering starting with BofA.

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    CoveragePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2020

    I have been with this bank for over 21 years, since I am in Florida. I feel their services in the bank have deteriorated. There are very few tellers working and the wait is often quite long. When you go in to sit down with any agent, there is also a long wait. It always looks like they are just sitting around and not ready to help. I try to do most of my banking online as their app seems to cover most of my needs.

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    Customer ServiceBillingRates

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2020

    I am a bail bondsman in CT. This bank refuses to do business with bail companies. We are a legitimate industry making millions of dollars in the state and this bank is refusing business but will open accounts for felonS who want a bank account. Their credit DEPT refused my application for a business credit card and I have decent credit. The customer service is appalling I closed my accounts and went to TD Bank and People’s United Bank and I am treated 1000 percent better . They have a 1 star rating need I say more.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2020

    I’ve had BoA for about 5 years. It’s an amazing bank versus Chase and Wells Fargo, both of which I’ve had before. The only downside is the $35 overdraft fee. It’s a bit problematic for any bank to have such a high fee. Logically speaking, if a person already can’t afford something what makes you think they could afford an extra $35? Otherwise love this bank.

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    Sales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaffFollow-Through

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2020

    I had many different types of accounts with the Bank of America since opening my first account in year 2008. To date, all accounts operate and have always operated exactly as advertised. Never seen their website down. Never had any problems with any transactions (plastic card, electronic transfers, checks, etc.). BoA is quick to resolve fraudulent charges. Staff members across multiple branches I visited in those years have been welcoming and professional. I believe I am a tough rater, but I cannot think of anything else to even wish for. Through those years of 100% proven reliability I have gained a great confidence in the bank.

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    StaffBilling

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2020

    Every time I enter a Bank of America I am greeted by someone near the door or a friendly teller. The bank's app save me a lot of time with its check deposit, transfer between accounts, bill pay and transfer to another person features. I can easily check my balance without logging in and get instant assistant from Erica, the virtual financial assistant.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2020

    I have banked with Bank of America (BoA) ever since they were NCNB. I’ve seen the highs and the lows, as they say, with BoA development and my own financial challenges. The one thing I will say is that I’ve always been able to go to a branch, or call a number and have an issue clarified, explained or resolved, usually in my favor. Currently, I am a “Platinum” member customer (never thought I’d see the day), so I enjoy a number of perks. I like that I have BoA AND Merrill Lynch at my fingertips and easily accessible on the BoA app. I study the operations of other financial institutions, and while there’s some innovative ideas they present, such as Capital One’s “cafe” set up, I’ve seen those innovative ideas come and go (Washington National [Wachovia] tried it back in the 2000’s). Slow and steady wins it, for me. That’s what BoA does for me.

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    Customer ServiceStaffEase of Use

    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2020

    I have enjoyed banking with BOA since day one. The customer service is second to none and their site is very user friendly. The ATM is the best feature they have. I appreciate that I can deposit checks and cash there which I couldn’t at my previous bank.

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    PriceStaffLoan Process

    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2020

    Bank of America is very happy to help you any way they can. If I needed a loan they are there to help you with it. They have been my bank for over 40 years. I would say they are worth talking to.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 6, 2020

    They never have enough tellers to take care of the customers and you always need to wait too long to get helped. My time is important and I just don't have time to wait behind 12 people with one window open.

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    Price

    Reviewed Aug. 6, 2020

    Bank of America is solid, Competitive bank. My only criticism of the bank is that the fees, and charges excessive. I have often said that they would charge you for the air you breathe if they could. But, all in all, they seem to be the best of the bunch.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 6, 2020

    Super helpful when needed. Tellers personable. Have not needed other services other than checking account and purchasing cashier's checks. Only disappointment is the inability to re-finance my care through them as I had a credit blemish 12 years ago.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsTransparency

    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2020

    3100 Crow Canyon Place San Ramon CA 94583 NEVER ANSWERS THE PHONE. I tried several times. The system says everyone is busy and ends the call. I only wanted to verify that I could use a notary public before I drive there. No luck at all. Could very well be a waste of time. That is not good customer service. Can't answer the phone ever? Try harder. Update: I drove all the way there and waited in the lobby. The security guard asked if I had an appointment. I said I could not do anything because nobody answered the phone at all. After waiting a guy told me that B of A is not doing notary service for anything but Bank of America business "right now." It was in fact a wasted trip and I had to go elsewhere to pay for a notary.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2020

    I thoroughly conducted market research before decided to shift the majority of my accounts to Bank of America and I haven't stopped referring people since. Even when I lived in a state without one, I found the technology sufficient to continue using them as my primary institution. Wonderful help!

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    StaffBilling

    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2020

    Great service. We have account for many years. The bank is available in all states we stayed. Most of all each time experience is great. Preferred account member’s perk are really helpful. We have very positive experience with opening new account, bill pay and day to day banking.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2020

    BOA has been our bank since their beginning. I believe them to be above average on customer service and services. But as a senior citizen, I feel they should have special programs and assistance for this demographic.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 4, 2020

    While they make representations regarding availability of funds deposited funds, without notice BoA extends availability of funds one day at a time. It’s completely unacceptable and unprofessional. Find another Bank. If I could give boa a zero, I would.

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    Loan Process

    Reviewed Aug. 4, 2020

    We have been with BOA for many years and they have always been there when we needed them. Our house is on a sinkhole and BOA paid off our loan in a very timely manner and we could not have been happier.

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    Sales & MarketingPriceOnline & AppStaffBillingEase of Use

    Reviewed Aug. 4, 2020

    Their app is user friendly. One time I had a scam charge on my credit card and they immediately credited me the amount and reissued a new card and account number. They also offer rebates on groceries and gas charges which gives you a credit to any account with the bank you choose.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaffEase of Use

    Reviewed Aug. 4, 2020

    Representatives are extremely helpful. They are always very pleasant and eager to help. They are quick to respond. Have been dealing with BOA for 21 years and have no negative issues. Their App is user friendly.

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    Customer ServiceLoan Process

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2020

    Bank of America is regarded as one of the worst banks for both customer service and account service in general. The loan department has to be among the worst in the nation. They regularly over promise and under deliver. The volume of negative comments and horrible things people report to me as a realtor is astounding. It’s hard for me to imagine the company continues as one of the big players. It proves how change averse consumers truly are.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2020

    B of A has been my bank since 1968. I have been very pleased with what they offer. They're very professional with me. I just wish, that B of A of stayed in our community and not closed their doors. There is no BofA for over 60 miles away. I'm very unhappy about that.

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    Customer ServiceBilling

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2020

    I love that I can bank from my phone. I have had great results when investing, asking questions about my accounts and securing credit card. I was able to get a mortgage when purchasing my manufactured home.

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    CoveragePrice

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2020

    My only problem with Bank of America is they don't have individual health savings account. My company does not offer this as a benefit but my company's health insurance does qualify under the IRS rules as a high deductible health plan. I would like to open one for myself but BOA does not offer it so I need to go elsewhere to open this type of account; which is a pain since all my banking accounts are with Bank of America.

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    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2020

    We've been with BOA for over 35 years and have no issues except their limited hours. My husband likes to be able to go in and make his deposits but even the drive-through is limited now (outside of the effects from COVID.)

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2020

    What made our experience at the Bank of America outstanding was the customer service. The tellers and bank manager cared and showed empathy. The Frontline employees who served us were very helpful and considerate as well as kind and always trying to please.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2020

    The customer service at the local location where I reside is not the best. I know that everyone is using the excuse now that the virus is affecting customer service. It's not a surprise to me. It is extremely "funny" that when it's time to take money out of my account. The banks are quick to do just that but take days to put the money back into your account. Why is it so hard to put the money back into the account that is associated with that bank? It typically takes 1-3 business days for the refund to process into your account, depending on how your bank processes the refund, and for the funds to appear in your bank account. This is illogical. It is a insult to the consumer.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsSales & MarketingPriceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2020

    I was an account holder for 38+ years, dating back before BOA took over Fleet Bank. They have charged fees over and over that required extensive phone calls that are not fun, added monthly charges when they were not supposed to etc. The icing on the cake and why I finally dropped them permanently, was when they did not protect me when my son got caught up in a "Zelle scam". Ultimately withdrew $1000 from my account, separate from my son's account but connected through my wife... Follow that? Well, I couldn't either! Cost ME $1000.00, they couldn't care less when I told them what they did was illegal and I was closing my account! Rude customer service, not helpful at all! Do not expect them to have your back.

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    Customer ServiceTechPriceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2020

    This bank is anything but "American." Plenty of bad experiences, but the worst was when my son, who had enlisted right after the September 11 terrorist attacks, tried to close his account. Miles from home, he called, he wrote, he tried numerous times to close his account and withdraw the money he had in the bank. It was easier for him to use the credit union on the military base. Bank of America refused to work with him. Instead, they charged him outrageous fees until his balance was depleted.

    I had his POA, and after standing in line for half an hour, showed the paperwork, explained that all we wanted to do was get his money and close the account, and was told they wouldn't do it until the outstanding fees were paid. At this point, I was furious. The lobby was crowded that Saturday, and patriotic emotions ran high. So in my loudest stage voice, I said, "Do you mean to tell me that Bank of America is going to continue to steal money from a young serviceman who enlisted to defend his country?" Before I could finish my tirade, a manager came out and asked what the problem was. I told him in a voice loud enough for the lobby to hear. I finally closed the account and got the amount the bank owed so I could send to my son. I won't even go into the difficulty this bank gives you when you are the POA and Executor of an elderly person. This bank is a nightmare.

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    Contract & TermsPriceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2020

    I had to tolerate an Area Mgr at a BofA Financial Center who just could not understand my plight despite evidence, documentation, re invalid CC charge. It cost me time and aggravation! Finally, their Area superior intervened.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 31, 2020

    I have been a B of A customer for over 40 years. Yes, I have accounts at other banks, so I have a point of comparison. The bulk of my funds are at B of A. Their customer service is superior as are their range of services. Also, the availability of bank branches makes it easy to work with them.

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    Billing

    Reviewed July 31, 2020

    I dont completely agree on their political views as a company and where their money goes but overall as a bank they have provided a good service. We have been with them many years and their online bill pay service and app keeps us around. Otherwise I would probably switch to another bank that supports my views more.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 30, 2020

    To make it short they deactivated my card. I called 3 times on hold for 40 min each time. 3 times they told me my card was good to go. I go to my own bank and it's not active. The third time they tell me wait 15 min. I say, "Ok wait with me on the line till my card is active." She says, "Oh I'm sorry I can't, but hold on let me check something." She acts like she's pressing some keys and Voila! Like magic my card finally works. 15 min no more. Bank of America is pretty unprofessional. Full of bad immoral personnel. They have infants working there. Unethical. I closed my account years ago, cause they are bad. I only wanted to access my online account with them to transfers my funds from edd to my own bank and they gave me hell. Played with my time and money. Locked my account for no reason at all. I hope they rot.

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    Reviewed July 30, 2020

    My mother is 99 years old who depends on 3 health care aids around the clock at her condo. Her main bank is BOA with various CDS, money market and checking account. Last month her IRA CD matured, but she was not able to speak to a bank representative due to a bad hearing problem. As her son I have POA for her checking account, but not her IRA CD. The money is needed to pay her bills, and BOA wants her to come to the bank with me to release this IRA. I am in San Diego, and can't fly to NJ due to the corona virus. Mom can't leave her condo in NJ. The bank refused to give me their bank power of attorney form as it is their POLICY.

    This is cruel to hold on to Mom's CD like this. The bank manager suggested I get an outside power of attorney notarized, and go back to the bank. How can I do that, when Mom can't leave her condo? The CD is sitting in the bank earning less than a quarter of 1% interest, when it is needed for Mom's medical expenses.

    Bank of America is heartless!

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    Customer ServiceStaffTransparency

    Reviewed July 30, 2020

    I feel customer service could be a little more understanding and listen more when there is a problem or something you do not understand instead of giving you phone number after phone number to call to understand why you are having problems with your account and close it without any warning or notice. There could be a courtesy call with an explanation of what was wrong and why.

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed July 30, 2020

    Since this bank has gotten larger and offer more and different services its customer service has definitely suffered. Drive through is no longer an option now with the pandemic. Less choices are available. Originally to replace drive through they instilled the teller assist which has now been dissolved. The fees for banking with Bank of America has definitely gotten just ridiculous. I have banked with Bank of America before they were even Bank of America. I have banked with other banks as well and Bank of America has definitely fallen on expectations and it’s just sad to say that they are not my favorite bank.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 30, 2020

    Their customer service is excellent. I especially like the service when I take a problem to the bank. Issues are resolved quickly by friendly staff. They also are willing to resolve technical questions relevant to their apps, which are too complex for me. I have to admire their patience!!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 29, 2020

    A terrible bank. Worst customer service ever and unprofessional. How they Catrine b the name of bank of America’s Failure naming and banking stay away. Stay away tarah and shame bank.

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    Reviewed July 29, 2020

    Bank of America is great. I have had many banks in my lifetime but this bank is for real. In person they help w/ all banking issues. Nothing is ever left unsaid. From teller to managers are always very helpful.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 29, 2020

    They've been diligent in monitoring our account, catching any suspicious behavior immediately. Their customer service has been nothing but amazing. So far we've run into no problems and we've been with them for years.

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    Reviewed July 28, 2020

    Bank of America is a decent company. We have had a credit card with them in the past. The interest rate was decent and the credit limit was representative to our credit scores and income. We did not like the annual fee and thought it was a little too high. Overall, we were pleased with them.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 28, 2020

    Best Bank ever since 2004, I love their customer service and they're always there for us when things go wrong especially like identity theft. Kingwood Texas has great associates and they always ensure they we taken care of when walk in got service.

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    Reviewed July 28, 2020

    I've had BofA for many yrs. Heard good and bad, I messed up big time with over withdrawals, they worked with me and gave me time to get the money back in. They didn't have to. Taught me a lesson. Since then I have walked a tight rope.

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    Reviewed July 27, 2020

    The clerks have changing rules depending upon who they're talking to and if the boss can hear them. With our account, my husband could close it without my permission and cash our checks without my signature, but the same woman wouldn't do the same for me.

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    Reviewed July 27, 2020

    Reps are always courteous, knowledgeable, and professional, whenever I call Bank of America, the wait time is minimal and the reps are very well trained and know the answers to my questions. I have been a customer of. Bank of America for over thirty five years. During the time in which I have had an account, the bank’s name has changed more times than I can remember. During all the changes that the bank has gone through, their customer service reps have consistently remained customer oriented.

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    Reviewed July 27, 2020

    BoA is the whole package - technologically advanced, secure, excellent customer service, and good bank products. I've been a BoA customer for more than 20 years and have (or have had) almost every kind of financial experience you can have with a bank. Except for a few hurdles with a car loan, they have never let me down.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 26, 2020

    Never enough help even before virus. Hours have now been cut due to virus which I understand, but then they should be available on one and on the phone. They are not when I call. I am on hold for at least 15 minutes.

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    Reviewed July 26, 2020

    I appreciate the security features even though it can be an inconvenience, it is also protecting your money and how fast you can speak to a representative if problems arise. What I don’t like is the virtual assistant Erica. She has never been able to help me and always refers me to customer service. Useless. All in all I have had had a great experience better than my previous institution.

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    Reviewed July 26, 2020

    I have been with this bank since 1985 and I enjoy all of the services offered. I stayed with them because when I was stationed overseas I was able to use their services wherever I traveled. The bank has services all over the world. So I wanted to be a part of a bank that I felt wouldn’t close down without notice. Even though it’s a large bank, they treat me as though I am the only customer.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2020

    No issues with banking experience or customer service. There are different types of accounts but the interest rate is not so good. Also the minimum balance option in accounts is not good. No good CD rates.

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    PricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 25, 2020

    BOA was my top choice of all the banks even if the fund was not in your Account. You had time to put money in the account before they charge you late fees. But nowadays you can't find a bank open to do business and if one is open the lines are soooo long most of the time people will just leave. It's all about online banking problem. You can't get cash online.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 25, 2020

    I've been with Bank of America since 1978. I opened my first account way back then. Never have I had any bad issues or customer service. I can rely on this bank to answer or help with any questions that arise.

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    StaffEase of Use

    Reviewed July 25, 2020

    Whether online or in person this bank is efficient. Great security measures. The online service is easy to navigate and very helpful if you have a purchase that doesn't fulfill the required service. Great rewards on purchases, you get to choose.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaffTransparency

    Reviewed July 22, 2020

    I have been banking with Bank of America since 2007 and I have experienced an extreme decline in the quality of customer service they provide. Last week, my debit card was deactivated without my consent or knowledge. I called customer service to find out what happened. They informed me that my card was reported lost/stolen. I told them that I did not make such a report (the card was still in my possession) and I would like a replacement sent as soon as possible. The customer service representative assured me that a new card would be sent out.

    Three days later, I attempt to access my online banking account because I wanted to review some transactions, I could not login after several attempts. I called customer service again and they told me my account has been restricted. I then asked if the replacement card that was promised was sent out already and they responded "no." I wanted to find out exactly what was going on and they said I had to call the Fraud Dept. I then told them that I should have been told this 3 days prior (when I first called). It was Saturday so I had to wait until Monday to call them.

    When I called the Fraud Dept they informed me that I needed to go into the bank and show identification. They would not tell me anything else. I explained to them that it would take days to meet with a banking specialist due to the Covid 19 pandemic. I needed to buy groceries and medicine. The representative stated that I could just "walk-in" any BOA branch and resolve this.

    At this point, I did not want to just go into my local branch and be turned away because I needed an appointment. I know the rep told me I didn't need an appointment but I wanted to be safe and make one anyway. I looked online and attempted to book an appt with at least 10 different branches and I received the message "No appointments are available." I also called them and no one would pick up the phone (I called 10 different branches!). It is then I decided to walk into my local branch today to try to close my bank account because I've had enough.

    I went to the teller and I showed them my identification and they asked if I had my phone which I did. They sent a code to my phone which I then gave them. After 20 minutes of waiting they want to come back another day and speak with a banking specialist to review my account. The earliest appt they had is 2 days later. I told them I am 78 years old, I cannot be going outside exposing myself because of Covid 19. All I wanted to do was close my account - I gave them what they asked for and still they want me to come back another day because they claimed they didn't have enough staff to assist me at the moment.

    Please do yourself a favor and bank somewhere else. Especially if you are a senior citizen. Save yourself the frustration of dealing with a bank that does not give accurate, up to date info on their website and employees who are incompetent and uncaring, especially for the elderly who are at most risk of catching Covid 19. I live in Queens, NY where Covid 19 has hit the hardest.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedTimeliness

    Reviewed July 21, 2020

    I have had a savings account with Bank of America for the past 11 years. Recently, I have gone to the local BOA and no one is there. Prior to going to the bank, I checked the website and the hours have not changed. I called them and they say they have different hours due to COVID-19 but, do not tell you what the hours are. I tried to set up an appointment and that doesn't work either. As a result, I closed my account 20 June 2020 and was told that I would have a cashiers check within 7-10 business days. It's been a month and a day today and still no cashier's check. I wrote them on 8 July with no response, called them and got different answers to the same question. Today, when I finally reached someone she said, they just finished closing the account 14 July & the check is on the way. Totally unacceptable for any establishment.

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    Reviewed July 20, 2020

    COVID has brought Bank of America (BOA) to stall. I live in Edison, NJ and have three business banking accounts with BOA. No branches operate for Drive-in in my radius of 20 miles, in which BOA has around 12 branches. Getting an appointment for genuine problem is so difficult. You call the bank, minimum wait time 20 min. I am trying to solve the problem last few weeks, and so much time spent but job not done. After banking with the bank for the past more than a decade, I don't know how this is going to be resolved. Very frustrating.

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    Reviewed July 20, 2020

    Sitting in line at Bank of America behind eight cars with each car seemingly taking 5 to 10 minutes at the drive-through. Would walk in, but the line of people out the door is excessive. Don’t know why so many branches are closed in the Charleston area, or why you can’t open enough lines to serve your customers. This sucks.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2020

    We have a small business that rented and sold cars in 2019. The beginning of 2020. We opened a business bank account with BofA in 2020 for that business. Soon after, we had the pandemic shut downs, and the car rental business pretty much stopped. We closed our account, sold our cars and got ready to shut down. Shortly, we found out that we can apply for a SBA disaster assistance loan, and started the process with the SBA. During the application process we were told that we need to reopen our business bank account. After calling Bank of America, we were told that it was too late to reopen our account. Consequently, we spoke with the SBA, and they advised that we can open a new account, which we did over the phone with a telephone banker. In hindsight, I feel that my mistake was to have opened the account over the phone, but due to Covid shut downs, I thought it was only logical.

    Next, our loan was approved by the SBA and disbursed to our new account. That same day, a Friday, Bank of America put an 888,888.88 hold on our account and deleted our online banking profile. Mind you, we have several business accounts with this bank, all with 0 issues, no overdrafts, no bounced checks, nothing. With no rhyme, no reason, no courtesy call, Bank of America froze our economic disaster assistance loan granted to us by the SBA. Being a Friday night, their risk department is closed until Monday, effectively ruining our weekend. In this relative time of uncertainty, Bank of America unnecessarily created issues for our business and our lives. I have no doubt we’ll recover our funds, however, I will work to ensure all of our business will start banking elsewhere. Additionally, we will be reporting this story of Bank of America freezing SBA small business EIDL loans to all relevant banking watchdogs and media.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 17, 2020

    So I tried to send some money using their Zelle tool. The transaction was held for review. I like that they were protecting me. American Express does the same....but AMEX calls me when something fishy is going on. Bank of America I had to wait on hold for nearly 2 hours to tell them NOT send the money because it took so long that I had to write a check. The person from fraud was so unprofessional that I chewed her out and she hung up on me. I should mention I am a "Platinum Rewards Member" which clearly means NOTHING....or possibly the crappy service I received was actually "good" compared to a "Silver" member. What a crock.

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    Reviewed July 16, 2020

    10 days ago in Florida, the 3rd most populous state in The United States, Bank of America closed at least 3 branches in central Florida in one specific area. They micromanaged and inconvenienced the customer or consumer in central Florida by closing at least 3 branches, Oviedo, and two in Winter Springs NOT DUE TO COVID-19! This left the consumer about a 1/2 drive to Lake Mary to transact bank business for the upscale city of Winter Springs, Florida. This also left customers no way to access their Safety Deposit Boxes and their property, assets and valuables!!! Close your account and bank with another bank who SERVES AND RESPECTS YOU AS A CUSTOMER! BANK OF AMERICA WHY WOULD YOU MICROMANAGE NOT DUE TO COVID-19, the worst event in American health history??? GOOD RIDDANCE!

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 16, 2020

    I have been a bank customer there for 30 years. The bank want you to use the atm or online banking unless you want to take out a mortgage or set up an investment account. The branches are shut down due to the Covid 19 virus which is ok but then raise atm withdrawal limits! Why do I have to set up an appointment at a branch 10 miles away to get money out of my checking account. Tuesday I spent over 3 hours, drove to an atm 7 times, called the bank 4 times, and after all of that had to use a different banks atm and pay a $61.99 fee to take out $1500. Bank of America said that they would cover the fee. A day later they said that they will NOT COVER THE FEE. Terrible bank that will screw clients and customers out of fees. Some of the employees are nice and many are like sheep or robots reading answer from a script. Go to a credit union as an alternative.

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    Customer ServiceBilling

    Reviewed July 14, 2020

    Had an account with them for 2 months only and account was only used for SSD payments...1 week ago they closed my account overnight...Called to find out why but all they will say is it was a business decision and refuses to tell me how to receive the money that was in account.. This has happened to 1000s of people in last few months and it has to be criminal...I have leukemia and they stole every cent to my name for no reason ..no money for food, bills or anything...CROOKS.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 13, 2020

    You cannot reach person via the 800 service. The chat service is idiotic as well, it directs you to "activate account" regardless of reason for calling. The website shows open locations however if you drive to the location, the branch is closed. I would rather keep my money in a shoe than deal with these people. Unfortunately I am trying to make a deposit for a client who uses BOA and am forced to try to find an open bank.

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    Reviewed July 10, 2020

    I had to have my computer fixed but was denied a charge payment on Bank of America. For nearly 25 years I have NEVER been late with a payment. Due to some banking mishaps caused by the pandemic, I was late with a $50 payment...the first time, ever. When I wanted to charge the technology persons work, I was denied because of the late payment. Now, this makes me furious. I have borrowed hundreds of money from B of A that they have earned countless funds from that for many years. And the one time I was late I was denied! And the people I spoke with were unable to help me. This was unfair, and I will never use their service again.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2020

    My name is Pearl **, yesterday July 6th I called Bank of America to schedule an appointment for notary services. My appointment was at 4:10 a.m. Went to the site then I was told that the address that they give to me that that bank was closed so I was directed to go to Pineloch and Orange Avenue Bank of America, on my arrival on while I was standing on the line I saw a young man. I asked him a question. He told me that do two or the appointments that I would have to wait an hour. He asked for my Bank of America card and later on he asked for the documents that I wanted notarized. I then give him the documents and giving him the documents he handed the documents to a young man that he's sitting right in the front.

    The young man got up, look at the document, he then said that the six pages that they were supposed to notarize was too many so I asked him, "Does Bank of America has a limit on notary?" He said no but just a customer service that he gave to me very rude, no care and then basically just told me that the notary was busy and his appointments was filled so I wasn't able to get any services. I didn't ask him why. The first guy told me 1 hour and now he's telling me that I am not able to get services. I have been with this bank for so many years and right now my goal is to take every dime that I have in these bank and open another account. I just paid $60 at Amscot to get my paperwork notarized. There is no point in me paying all that money just to get a notary where my bank has offered me that free notary. I felt like I was discriminated against by this young man and it is just not fair.

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    Timeliness

    Reviewed June 30, 2020

    Yesterday June 29, 2020. All of a sudden Bank of America closed my checking account. I been with them for past 6-1/2 years. I do not have any dept or fraudulent transactions. Even during COVID I been working and I have direct deposits coming into account. I been a loyal customer and they closed my account without any prior notice and they are not even providing any reason for the account closure. Bank of America just broke the trust. I found out next day, even my colleague accounts got closed all of a sudden. There is something going on with Bank of America.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2020

    Like I had done at my town's branch in the past - now closed during the Covid 19 crisis - I wanted to do at this BofA Daly City branch a wire transfer of about $30K from my business account to another business in the US. I was introduced in the cubicle of a nice adviser but it took forever to finalize this operation. Finally after waiting for one hour it had to be authorized by the branch manager. The man came and told me that I needed to bring my company's articles for my transfer to be authorized. I have had my business at BofA for 12 years, I had done transfers, and never "company's articles" had been requested.

    Of course I don't carry these articles with me all the time and I could not provide them before the early daily closure of the bank. So I had driven all the way to this branch and to hear that I could not be helped although my transfer had to be made on that day. I said it was making no sense, explaining my history of other transfers that did not need company's articles; I even mentioned that I would even close my account but the manager's response was simple and that I would have to come with my articles to close it. And he left.

    I don't think I am a bad customer neither with my behavior nor with the amount of money moving in and out of my account. In conclusion it is very upsetting that some people use their power to waste your time and more importantly to derail your business. If I stay at BofA, I will surely never go again to this branch, and that is if I stay at BofA. What a poor service that was! Thank you for taking the time of reading this. Roland **

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedOnline & App

    Reviewed June 28, 2020

    Banking is an essential business and as such, Banks are expected to do their best to accommodate their customers. Many Banks have had to temporarily close some of their branches, but they are providing customers with access to their safe deposit boxes at those closed locations by appointment via their website... NOT BANK OF AMERICA.

    There is absolutely no way to set up an appointment online to access my safe deposit box at their "temporarily closed" locations. So, they expect their customers to sit on hold by telephone to speak to someone who will have someone else call you back. I did that and finally got a call back from the branch manager of my "temporarily closed" branch. She made me wait a week to access my box and when I showed up for my appointment, she did not. The security guard they hired was there in the parking lot waiting for me and my appointment, but the branch manager never showed up. The security guard and I waited an hour in the heat. 48 hours later, nobody has gotten back to me even though they claim to have escalated my experience.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaffLoan Process

    Reviewed June 25, 2020

    They do not have a website for home loans. They take 120 minutes before you might get a rep on the phone. They are clueless as to what your issue is. The physical bank is relatively clueless as well. Their accounts are insanely not worth the time- go elsewhere. They are rude on the phone. They continuously mess up whatever you try to accomplish. Save yourself the headache, drama and time - go elsewhere! I am proof.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2020

    I am sickened and totally frustrated and stressed dealing with this bank. I have had a business account for over 25 years and a personal account for many yrs also a savings. I just closed my business account, I would like to get away from them completely eventually, IT IS DIFFICULT ESPECIALLY WITH AUTOMATIC DEDUCTIONS. Incidentally I have approx 8 bank accounts. Every task seems to be three to be five time more difficult and time consuming than need be, one reason is because BOA wants their client to do eveything on-line and a task that takes much wasted effort that could be resolved in a few minutes.

    One of many example is I needed just a couple checks since I did not have any, getting them in 3 other banks was a simple 3 minute process of just printing up a few for me sometimes for a small charge. BOA give me a card and says I must call the number on the card, of course that is what I do but after listening to recording I start to punch in my account numbers and I am told to go on the website to order them. When I do that I am cannot do anything custom and I am would need to pay a fee, (I am select customer who is suppose to get checks for free). So mind you the task is still not accomplished and I give up for a couple day, already have wasted so much unnecessary time and stress. Finally a few days later I start calling some other service numbers and finally get a a small order of checks sent to me.

    In another situation on my automatic credit card payments, I was making 100 payments even when I had no balance. When I called a number on the statement I am told I must go into the bank which I did a few days even a bank manager told me she could not fix it. I must do it online. Here we go again, it only took quite a few calls and wasted time to fix they had to send me a check for my negative balance. You want more examples I have more. It seems like doing business with BOA is a part time job.

    I use to keep 80K in the money market account attached to my checking, never got a penny in interest which I was not expecting but when they often started adding a checking account monthly fee it would really bother me. It seemed every few months I would have to straighten the fee's out, the last occurrence was because my Bus checking must maintain 3K regardless of my other accounts. The basic point is BOA wants you to do everything online even if you have to figure a new system out that takes you very much time.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2020

    Unethical business practices. I have now closed 2 accounts and husband is in process also. We both got loans to pay off our credit cards due to being out of work for 4 months (Covid), to save on interest. After paying in full the amount owed, they continued to charge interest fees related to original amount, they refused to waive fees. (Though other banks had no problem doing just that). They also didn't approve my application for $5000 under the PPP, even though I had 2 qualifying accounts with them, and as we all see now they only helped bail out larger companies in order to receive bigger interest paid from government. Avoid Bank of America at all cost.

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    Reviewed June 19, 2020

    I've been with BofA for 8 years and they have only gotten worse over time.

    1. We applied for the PPP money through them. Weeks and weeks would go by...we couldn't get any answers on what was happening with our applications. Finally when the SBA reopened for applications, 2 weeks went by and they still would not even send our application off. We got tired of waiting, found a small bank in NC that we never did business with (Live Oak) that completed our applications, processed it and submitted it within 24 hours. We got our money the very next day. Oddly, BofA sent us an email 2 weeks after that stating that they somehow got my app processed with SBA which is impossible since the SBA stated they would never approved 2 applications from the same tax id number so BofA was basically lying.

    2. We asked for our start up loan to be deferred for 3 months during the COVID-19 shutdowns. 3 straight months go by and they continued to debit our account for the loan money even though we requested a deferral. On the 3rd months they decided to take out double causing our account to be overdrawn thus causing us fees. They ultimately returned the money and the fees but only after 3 days of calls and 2-3 hours of being on the phone.

    3. Despite being with the bank for 8 years and doing my personal banking through Merrill Lynch, the best they could do for a mortgage was we would have to put 30% down and 3.8% interest (at the time oft he request, national average was 3.4%.

    4. We needed a standby letter of credit to give to our landlord. The only way they would do it is we would have to give them the entire amount for the letter of credit for them to put into a CD earning 0.15% and then charge us 2% to give the letter to the landlord. This totally defeats the purpose of the standby letter of credit. We were better off just giving the money to the landlord and saving the 1.85%. Our only choice is to move our business to another bank so that they can offer us the letter in exchange for our business.

    After 8 years of hearing "no" and "that's not how we do things here" and "sorry to hear that" we have decided to simply move our business elsewhere. This bank truly doesn't care about its customers and it only got worse. Go elsewhere.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2020

    I made some errors due to an issue with my paycheck, which caused issues with my bills I paid. B of A charged me $350 in fees within 8 days. This has caused a tremendous amount of stress. Now, I don’t know what to do. I’m barely surviving as it is.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2020

    Bank of America only care about Bank of America. I’ve been banking with them for 17 years, The customer is just a number and they don’t care about their consumers. I made my payments on time but they’re still reporting it being late. I closed my checking account and 2 of my credit cards and I will never ever work with them. Terrible experience.

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 14, 2020

    I had an issue while opening an Online Checking and Savings Account, whereas I could have just disregarded and went to another bank. Though I sought to resolve this by requesting help through B.B.B. Ms. Nancy ** was extremely proficient and professional and went above and beyond to get my accounts opened. Ms. Nicole ** at Wheeler Road Branch in Augusta, Georgia assisted me in a timely, kind, safe and welcoming way! It's important to recognize such service!

    J.W.

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    Customer ServiceStaffBillingTransparency

    Reviewed June 10, 2020

    I recently received an email from BOA saying they are sending out a credit card to an address in a different state that I've never been associated with. While the CS person I spoke to was nice and is overnighting a new card she offered no explanation at all. Were they hacked? Do they need to investigate? Was it a simple error? I was left feeling that they really don't care about security. I have multiple accounts with them and am seriously considering moving my money to someplace more secure.

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    Reviewed June 6, 2020

    Let me preface by saying I'm not one to write reviews because I feel they have no affect on those you critique, but I can no longer be silent. Maybe I can help one person. I've been a member in excellent standing with BofA for over 35 years. I've got a credit card, a savings & checking account, and an auto loan with them. I have never once bounced a check, and run well over six figures through this bank annually. My credit score is excellent. I know I am not a big player in the world of finance but I had hoped my loyalty and good standings would have afforded me some sort of respect or preferred status. Apparently BofA simply believes the words 'customer service" are simply a tag line for promotion only with no intent of achieving a level of success in providing service worthy of someone who chooses to bank with them.

    My story is simple. I deposited a check valued at over $10K into my checking account on 5/28 and was told "my" funds would not be available until 6/9, almost 2 weeks later! When I called to complain I was told it was policy to hold larger check for longer periods. Not happy with that response I called the following day and was told that hold time is worse case scenario and my funds would likely be available mid week. To complicate matters, I was heading to the hospital for surgery and was going to need the funds to pay my medical bills. Upon my release from the hospital later in the week, the funds were still not available, even though they have already cleared the other bank.

    Against doctors orders I drove to my nearest branch to deal with this situation in person. I was met by the Branch Manager who was too busy to visit with me as she needed to stand behind her pedestal to greet people. She passed me along to her Customer Service Manager. She made a call and was put on hold for over 20 minutes. I could not wait any longer and was told it would be resolved and she would contact me. You cannot contact them directly by phone and you must email them, so I did after not hearing from her for 3 hours. She informed me she was on hold for almost two hours and hung up. My issue was never resolved. In my view, BofA has stolen funds from me and withheld my monies well after they have cleared the other institution.

    As of 6/6, my funds are still on hold. Forget for a moment how absurd the time frame for keeping "your" money from you is, especially given how quickly clearing houses work today, it's the utter lack of respectable customer service one should come to expect as a customer and human being. In a world that seems to be spinning out of control, the last thing we need is having to deal with the bureaucracy of a bank spent on trying to maximize its profits at the expense of respectable customer service. At least make the effort! To sum it up, you have a choice with whom you choose to partner with for managing your money. If they will treat a customer of over 35 years and in good standing in this manner, consider how they will treat you. Look beyond my personal experience and understand that the culture is broken, it's within their policy. You have choices, consider another financial institution.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsBillingHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed June 5, 2020

    I been calling Bank of America cardholder services since last week to dispute transactions on my account for fraud activity. The first time I called I lost my bank card a few months ago. Called to cancel out my card back on march. The woman told me a transaction was made on my account for 35 bucks she was gonna issue me back my.money when I get my new card in the mail it would be there.

    Its ** gf June now. I been calling..with my.new card over $70 dollars of my money was taken off my new card online from a store I never did business with my bank card. I call about that they keep putting me on hold. For hours at a time. I stayed on like yesterday for 5 1/2 hours and not one ** person picked up the phone in the claims department and the only reason why I hung up was because they close at 10pm. They ain't that ** busy. I reached someone yesterday morning tho in the claims department after being on hold for 1 hour and 1/2. He pretended to take my claim, asking me will I testify In could and all this fake **, his name is J.D. he said he was gonna issue me out a new card. And that I have to wait 90 days for them to investigate and you determine whether they are gonna give me back my money or not. DA **.

    They won't even credit me back my.money. he talked to me like I was lying. I stayed on the phone with him while he giggled in my damn ear, putting me on hold while he eats in my damn ear, and never got a claim number. Aftet I hung up I called back to speak to a manager. They transferred me to the fraud department. The fraud department said there is no one name jd in the claims department. The claims department can't even take a claim and his ass never even.did a dispute. To top it off his name ain't even JD. She said it takes 2 to 3 days. I am utterly disgusted with these ** and I can't stop cursing. She transferred me back to the claims department no answer. Someone picked up and hung up on me.

    She also said she didn't even.see my dispute of the 35 dollars that was used on my card back in march. I'm currently online searching for their corporate number and I damn sure am gonna report their as to the better business bureau I'm actually on hold right ** for almost 30 minutes waiting for the damn claims department to pickup the ** phone but soon as I hang up I'm a make it my business to have Child support switch my payments to my personality bank. Of this ** right here is ridiculous. And you can't even go to the bank cause they don't deal with Bank of America cardholder services. The epic card.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed June 3, 2020

    I have an account with Bank of America and what I've experienced first hand I thought I was actually being pranked. I can't believe the unprofessionalism of the call I experienced, in which I began to record, as it began to be almost comical. I would've never suspected a phone call like this from such a major corporation. I called in on the basis that my card was declined knowing that it probably was blocked as this has happened to me before on random transactions because of their security in place. I don't mind their security even though I occasionally have to call in.

    So the first time I called in it went off without a hitch. A five minute phone call got my card working with no problems WITH NO TRANSFERS TO ANY OTHER DEPARTMENTS. The second time I called I was trying to pay my mechanic and once again it was declined. I waited on the phone and went through the process of getting someone on the phone, they then transferred me to fraud as I waited about an hour with no sign that anyone was going to pick up anytime soon thinking that they might have an automated time assessment in place or least a sign of how many more people ahead but unfortunately no. I then decided to try my luck and calling thinking that the person I experienced might've been trying to shortcut her way with not dealing with me but was unsure why as I always am nothing but polite even when frustrated.

    I then began to experience customer care representive Tearra in which it sounded as if she was a high school student that their mom forced her to get a job. As I began to state my issue and my experience of waiting and the pleasant time I had before this with the same issue I was interrupted by her asking questions. I then told her my frustration was not with her but waiting so long and her response was "all I am going to be able to do is transfer you to fraud".

    I then asked kindly to speak to a supervisor and after waiting another 20 minute after kindly insisting to speaking to a supervisor she went and left me on hold three different times with answers "no everyone is busy'". She then told me that someone can give me a call with back from complaint department. I said hoping that I can at least receive a call back shortly and be able to do other things in the meantime, "How long would that be" and her response and I quote "man I don't know. Like 48 hours or something". At this point I must admit chuckled a little bit and looked down at the phone thinking I dialed the wrong number. I finally caved and said, "Transfer me to fraud" on hour number 2 of trying to just have access to my funds the 5 grand that was on my card also.

    By the way I also had to drive home and put my phone on charge. It's a new phone, one charge usually is more than needed for the day but clearly not for today's interaction. The fraud department picked up and decided that I needed to be transferred to another branch of fraud. We are on hour number 3 of bank of America. My mechanic is now closed and no car for today and I'm still on hold while I am writing this and with no resolution. The moral of the story is please think twice about bank of America because this could be you too maybe when you're out of gas. I use to love them. I have had business accounts with them but thank God not anymore in the past as well but I must admit I think they just stop caring.

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    Customer ServiceRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed May 31, 2020

    My card is frozen by risk department, it's been 4 days. I try to call them and I was on hold for 3 or 4 hours but no answer from risk department. I am unemployed and in pandemic without any money and I cant reach anyone to unfreeze my card so I can access my unemployment benefit fund, I dont know what to do. I need to pay my rent today and still I cant talk to someone to unfreeze my card.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed May 27, 2020

    I made a deposit using the app to deposit by picture. Unknown to me they issue a hold when you use this for the first time. So I checked to see if it posted on 5/27/20 which it had not so I checked the issuing bank which I have vision of since it's my Moms account and I found that the check had posted to the issuing account on 5/26 which I found Odd since the issuing bank is Morgan Stanley who is owned by B of A so I made a call to customer service. The customer service agent was not helpful and in fact was speaking over me which I found extremely dissatisfying and not only that, When the agent told me the funds were being held until 6/4/20 I then asked "Where is the money at this point as it cleared the morgan stanley account on 5/26 and yet you are telling me I can't access the funds until 6/4 where is the money now?" Which that question was never answered so I asked for a supervisor.

    The supervisor also dodged the question when I asked, "Where is the money?" But then relented and said "We received the funds but won't be releasing them until 6/4". "OK so you received the funds but will keep them for 10 days?" This is bordering on fraud in my eyes and it's putting me in a tough spot to say the least. If B of A can receive the funds (from their own bank btw) why are they allowed to hold the funds?

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed May 26, 2020

    This bank is the worst bank I have ever dealt within my 55 years of life. Are these people hired from grammar school. Why do they transfer you around every time they cant solve my problem of opening my account so I have access to my Unemployment. I spent over a hour being transferred to all different people to be told they couldnt open my account and that I have to go to my local bank? These people are a bunch of clowns and should not be dealing with people's money. This bank needs to retrain their employees because they take SUCK to a whole new level.

    I have been trying to transfer my unemployment direct deposit to Santandar and they keep closing it, this is second time now and now they cant reopen it. Why is it that 2 weeks ago they closed my account when trying to change banks. When I called they fixed it right away. Now they have no clue how to fix it and I have to go to a bank now to talk to these quacks directly. I will never ever deal with this company again and I will make sure I tell everyone I know what a circus show it is to deal with them. Good riddings.

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed May 25, 2020

    ???? Absolutely no complaints! Catered to all of my business and investing needs! Growth is phenomenal???? Never any abnormal scamming transactions. Safe deposits and fraud prevention. Makes you feel as welcomed as a brand new Mercedes.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 22, 2020

    Hi. I closed a Bank of America account, and after a month of waiting for my check I find out that after rechecking with me, they sent my check on my European address (where there is no BOA). I recall The person rechecked the address and I confirmed my American address.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 12, 2020

    I'm going to vent for a second. I wanted to deposit some cash into my Bank of America account. (I've had some extra expenses on my card & knew my BOA had enough to cover but I wanted to deposit $1,000.) I drive to the bank only to see a notice on door, "Sorry, we are temporarily closed." So I call customer service & was delayed for 10 minutes with ** notifications & another 10 for someone to answer.

    I asked why, she said Coronavirus. I asked why we weren't notified via email or text. She said, "We don't have a national program that notifies national for that." I say, "Seems easy to have another box checked that notifies National who notifies its customers that you care about, but will let them find out the hard way that BANK OF AMERICA IS CLOSING BANKS, even if or if not temporarily, without a word to their customers." So now we have to find a BANK OF AMERICA that is still open on our own, or wait 20-30 minutes to only get assistance that might be able to give you a number of banks that might be open.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 7, 2020

    I have been trying to retrieve my deceased mother's money from her checking account four four months. Bank of America has been absolutely horrible to deal with. My mom had money at three other institutions all of whom were easy to deal with however, Bank of America does not return phone calls or emails, Bank of America does not have a system to check in documents, bank of America's hold times to speak with someone are very long, 2 plus hours. Every time I get to speak with someone at Bank of America I think they make it hard to retrieve funds so they can use the money in the account. They are crooks. I am pretty sure.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2020

    Worse service from a Bank of America ever! I have called multiple to help my stepdad get his limit raised to pay for a/c replacement on 107 degree day and still it’s not fixed. He gave authorization but when I call back because the issue they want him to authorize again. At this point he left because he had to take his medication. So frustrating!

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed April 30, 2020

    The 95 year old man I care for was rudely denied getting to go to the front of the line, and was hence told he had to wait in the back of the line, while he is disabled. The security guard who did so, took off her mask and smiled at our denial. When I initially approached her to ask if he could please go to the front of the line, she said and I quote "Sorry, but that's not the way the world works." Um, seriously? That is exactly how the world works! What grocery store, bank, etc., denies a handicapped elder, with weak balance who has trouble walking, and has to carry a cane, just to keep from falling down?? I went to speak with a manager and the manager said she was sorry and that she would speak with the security guard. Which was a good start. However, when I left the bank, the security guard started laughing at me, and I then asked her if she had anything to say and she said "no".

    I said "You're not sorry?" She replied "For What?" I then said "For illegally denying a handicapped elder the right to go to the front of the line?" She gave me the most smug smile and then just replied "Nope". At this point the same manager who I had spoken with had then come outside to assist a costumer with some sort of ATM issue, so once she was done assisting said customer, I called on her to please come over to hear the nonsense this know nothing security guard was spewing at me. To my utter surprise, said manager, then turned to ME, and yelled "Sir, I'm going to need you to stop berating her!" Um, what?? So, asking for a mere, much due apology, when in reality, I could sue them, is "berating" someone? Wow, just, wow.

    At that moment I was at a loss for words and asked her why in the world she would say that, when I was just standing up for my boss by asking for an apology. And she responded something lame along the lines of it being a "misunderstanding ". Pathetic. When I asked her what the misunderstanding was, she said quote "It doesn't matter". At this point, she was being incredibly rude and condescending to me in her tone, to which I then just looked at her and said, and said "You know what, I will be filing a formal complaint, to which she nastily replied back, "Oh, please do!".

    I still can't believe this happened in principle, but am almost more shocked by the way it was then handled. The manager could've and probably should've asked the security guard to apologize, yet for some reason, didn't feel the need. Not enough managerial experience perhaps? Then, maybe this whole incident could've been overlooked. But, since they did what they did by making a 95 handicapped veteran no less, stand in the back of the line, handled it so rudely, and then didn't even have the decency to apologize? Unacceptable, period. And now I honestly am looking into suing.

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    Customer ServiceStaffBillingHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed April 29, 2020

    Bill pay check sent to company but company never received it. Check was deposited in BOA account according to lady I first spoke with. Spoke with BOA first about 6 months ago and was told they would do check trace to see who/where check was cashed/deposited. Have called numerous times since and got bogus excuses and outright lies. To top it all off when I told the BOA rep that I wanted to record call for my records, he hung up after their recorder message said that BOA might record the call. These ** crooks don't won't to be held accountable for what they are saying after they were a big reason 2008 for recession and had to pay a large fine but probably not near what they made by committing the frauds that of course got bonuses for all the upper level crooks.

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    Reviewed April 29, 2020

    Bank of America is an institution that preys on its customers with excessive fees and poor service. Despite their $16.6 Billion fine for defrauding their customer base, they continue to target their those they should be assisting... Do not conduct business with these criminals.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingRefunds & PayoutsStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed April 27, 2020

    I asked the bank to provide consumer protection for a deposit made for an apartment in France. I can’t get there as the country is closed to foreigners. The renter is no longer on Trip Advisor and he misrepresented himself to Paypal as an individual not a business, so the bank calls it ‘scam’ and I am stuck and lost my big money. Paypal was willing to take the money back, but BoA will not help their customer of 45 years. Disgusted.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 25, 2020

    Recently unemployed in Nevada. The state sends unemployment benefits to debit cards administered by BofA. When I tried to access my funds at their ATM and in the branch I was declined and locked out for the day! WTF! No reason was given. I can't get through to the unemployment department and BofA won't answer my emails. Don't do business with these **. They're just waiting to rip you off!

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    Reviewed April 20, 2020

    I had BoA for at least 5 years, but they had so many fees it became another bill! They had a few for everything! Not sure if things have changed since then but I switched to Navy Federal a couple years ago and NF is the best! No fees for min balance, no fee for no direct deposit, no monthly maintenance fee. Back then, boa charged 8$ to even have an account with them every month. Boa literally makes money off the many fees they charge. Similar to Wells Fargo. These banks are here to make money, not to help you save your money. I’d never use boa or recommend them to anyone. There’s banks that don’t have so many darn fees. Every since I started using NF, I actually have a savings account! Boa would steal money from my accounts to cover their fees. Not anymore!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffLoan ProcessTransparency

    Reviewed April 19, 2020

    On last nerve with BofA PPP! I own an essential business with 40+ great employees. I submitted my application through Bank of America on 4/7/2020, and received an email from them immediately requesting additional documents. I completed those documents & uploaded on 4/8/2020. A BofA representative called me a few days later informing me that they had received my application but was unable to give me any loan status updates, or to even verify that I had included &/or uploaded all required information. (I’m an older technologically challenged computer skills dude).

    There are several business associates I know who have received their funding, all but 1 of them who applied on a later date than I, and ALL through smaller banking institutions other than BofA that had REAL LIVE PEOPLE they were able to talk to. The greatest frustration is the inability to speak with ANYONE who can tell me anything except, "be patient, you will be notified at a later date." It sounds like the size of BofA & the number of requests overwhelmed them and their ability to process loan apps as quickly and efficiently as smaller lenders.

    I have been with BofA for 47 years, way before they were BofA, or Nations Bank, or C&S, or whoever they were before that. There have been a few times over the years when BofA aggravated me, but all overcomable. I've stuck with them, mainly because of the number of branches they have which makes it easier for my employees. Bank of America's 'non-personal' approach and lack of response to my many calls & emails for help concerning this matter has left a sour taste that will result in switching to develop a banking relationship elsewhere after this mess is over, if not sooner.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaffLoan ProcessHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed April 18, 2020

    Hello, I am here to tell my story of the misleading of Bank of America PPP SCAM as I put it because BOA scared me thinking they would help me with my PPP loan that I uploaded all of the form when it started on April 3rd at 9:45 am. BOA will not keep you in what is going on at all. If you want to be kept in the dark then use BOA. They are the best in taking your phone calls after waiting for hours just to tell you, "We can't help you at all." You must just wait for an email from them. But it never comes. You must take several hours out of your day and sit and wait to be told nothing and don't try and move up the line you will be caught in the same place.

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    Reviewed April 18, 2020

    I have used BOA, I'm guessing, for about 25-30 years, I have always liked them. I moved to Western PA from VA in October 2018 and knew they were going through an expansion here at that time. So I figured great timing, now I can stick with them. Next week I will be changing that. I found a BOA ATM not far from where I lived. I was there the last 18 months and that worked fine for my needs. (I'm an independent rep, working for a Canadian company, I get paid by check every two weeks, no direct deposit.) Not sure why, but the business sized check I'm trying to take a picture of on the mobile app never works. I have tried numerous backgrounds, lighting, two different cell phones, trying to block the apps automatic flash, looked for troubleshooting ideas online, call BOA about it...nothing! So I have to physically deposit checks... no problem... they're installing ATM's in a lot of places. Cool! (NOT)

    Oakmont, PA, is one of the wealthiest communities N. of Pittsburgh, I see the new ATM building going up, (it's actually a really nice one), great. I pass it all the time visiting family. I stop to deposit my check, enter all my info...no slot for my check??? You can only remove cash, no deposits. You would think BOA would want to promote deposits, not only in Oakmont, but anywhere...what's up with that? I can live with this, I still have the one near where I live. I finally find a house, purchase it, now I'm in the Irwin area of PA, 15-20 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, same distance as before. All the ATM's near me are no deposits.

    Just after moving here, (I'm on week three here), I talked to a lovely lady from BOA located in PA. I told her my situation and she didn't know that the ATM's didn't have the option to deposit, (she thought that strange), she also didn't know why I could not use the mobile app. She pointed to all the ideas I already used, tried and tried it again, not working.

    I looked and looked at the BOA website to try and contact them and keep these guys, but there is no way to do so. I just find it absolutely ridiculous that they claim they're committed to supporting the Western PA area, but for the most part, outside of living within 5 miles of Pittsburgh you can only receive cash, not deposit it. You look at the area online, (Goggle), reviews for their ATM services, they're pretty far down there, most sighting, "you can only remove cash, you can't deposit it." I understand I'm a little guy with maybe 30K in there, but really? Wake-up BOA, support your existing customers in your remote and new locations, not all people have direct deposit. Create a way to log a question or complaint. Offer troubleshooting comments or a blog for your app and solutions for various problems.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffBilling

    Reviewed April 17, 2020

    Bank of America Bank of America... wherefore art thou Bank of America? Eagerly we awaited to apply, only to learn we needed a credit card just to qualify. Changed your policy overnight, up at the crack of dawn submitting our application, with great hope in sight! Surprised by long silence, despite our many calls, an e-mail arrives finally requesting more info, oddly very late as night falls. Swiftly do we reply in less than an hour, hopes again high counting on your processing power! Surprised by silence yet again, perplexed we call, you respond none of you can help us learn any info, not whatsoever, nor at all!

    Silence yet again becoming the norm, ghosted like a date went bad, regardless of a long relationship that we thought had been warm! A week has passed, yet again no contact, PPP running low, losing faith, and still no call back. Bank of America, wherefore art thou Bank of America?! 20 years a loyal client, yet a week later you ask our address??!! Further telling us you’ve not yet processed us with the SBA, not so much as an inkling, not yet. PPP funds run out, no possibility of redress, wondering how after applying so early you allowed us to be left out, we cannot even guess! Please reply and tell us why, despite having applied so early, how and why we were the ones left aside? ... Congress, Congress, wherefore art thou Congress? William ** MAKE Architecture.

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    Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed April 17, 2020

    If you have unemployment from this virus then this is what you'll find with BofA:

    1. The few times you get through, the CSR will answer while muted. After 7 minutes will drop the call.
    2. All other 25 times you try that day you'll wait on hold 33 minutes only to be dropped by their IVR.
    3. Their 800 number only gives you the last 10 transactions and that is all. If you need 10 more items it's not available.
    4. If you download the app it won't allow you to register.
    5. If you try and use all the emails you have you'll get the same errors on all of them, that your email is already in use. I don't use BofA personally and never will.
    6. No option for reporting fraud.
    7. When a rep who speaks does answer it's very hard to understand them and when they transfer you to a supervisor they'll press the digits on their ACD very slow. They'll hang up on purpose to not transfer you to a supervisor.
    8. When you tell them the app and the website does not work they will still refuse to a. Tell you what the other 10 transactions are since the last deposit and b. Refuse to tell you how to report the trouble with IT. C. Won't care.
    9. They won't tell you how to report fraud.

    10. I'm on my 25th call today as I write this and while on hold there was a pause, then a regular busy for about 1 minute so you hang up...well I was typing this review and the recording came back on, so the busy signal you get after 20 minutes of holding is to get you to hang up. Totally sneaky.

    I've sent emails to unemployment to complain and called the banks locally, and no one can tell you how to report fraud either. They say to go to the app, I can't. I've also sent that proof to abuse@bankofamerica.com. I doubt anyone will help me and I've got 400 in fraud to report and CAN'T.

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    Reviewed April 16, 2020

    I have been banking with Bank of America for 9 years now, I only went to them because I moved, Everyone I had spoken to said not to that bank of America is the worst bank, I did not listen and now I'm regretting it, Not only did they messed up my accounts, They linked them incorrect so I keep making payments and they go into the wrong accounts, But when I try to get help they act as if I went into their system somehow and did it myself, I go into the local bank and the rep is looking at his watch constantly because I'm wasting his time, My advice do your homework and avoid banking with bank of america.

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    Reviewed April 10, 2020

    My brother who has banked with this company for years sent me a check for food because I was out of work and couldn’t buy food, Tonya who has zero people skills and horrible person said they would be taking 8.00 to cash it even after it was verified. The person next to me in line was a member and she was trying to get a cashier's check to send to a family member they were charging her 15.00 for it. I do not recommend banking with these horrible people no help, during tough times they are about making a dollar and no customer service skills. The funnier part they asked me to start banking with them. I’d rather die from the virus than to bank with horrible people.

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    Reviewed April 10, 2020

    Not allowing self-employed/1099. I've been a customer of Bank of America for 25 years. 3 checking accounts, 1 savings account and 1 mortgage. I recently attempted to apply for an SBA Loan PPP Cares Act and I'm not able to apply, since they say I need a business account. Realtors are independent contractors and have a real estate license, not a business license. In order to have a business account, you must show evidence of a business license. This makes no sense! I've been a loyal customer and they've let me down big time! It's not right to deny a loyal customer of this program especially during a pandemic when we cannot work.

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    After a positive interaction with Bank of America, Abderr increased their star rating on June 8, 2020.

    Updated review: June 8, 2020

    Was given enough consideration and improved courteous handling of my issues. Thanks!

    Original Review: April 9, 2020

    Things weren't bad until now; I do not know if it is lack of business or the corona syndrome. I have a cash back reward card and I was supposed to receive $4.79 cash-back for 03/31/20. I did receive the $4.79 but was charged $5.12 on an amount of $435.74, that haven't pass its grace period. Normally you have 25 days grace period without any interest charged, but in this billing period. The purchase was made on (period 0f 03/14/20) for $435.74 and was paid-off on 04/08. Where is the cash back if you charge me $5.12 and give me back $4.79?

    The other issue they do not use the first-in first-out accounting; if a charge in your credit card is favorable to bear 24.99% it is delayed for the more it can bear in interest. When you make immediate payment to eliminate the charge, the payment is credited first and then two days later the charge is added to keep earning interest.

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 7, 2020

    I Been with Bank of America over 15 years. All my accounts is with it, included business account.. No customers skills. I told the I will close my account. They don't care, well guess what? I won't give my money to this. Screw this company. We have many option out there..:}

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 6, 2020

    Been with Bank of America for 30 now, really disappointed in the way they handled their paycheck protection program during this COVID-19 crisis. They started with you having to have a line of credit with them, what does a line of credit have to do with the paycheck protection program??? During these times we need you the most BofA, don’t make it hard on your customers that have been with you for more then 30 years! It’s not all about profits! To make the story short I went with another bank to process my ppp. And to find out on Monday that BofA changed its rules because of all the blowback from its customers, why couldn’t BofA help from the beginning? Really second guessing BofA!

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    StaffBillingLoan Process

    Reviewed April 5, 2020

    (Restaurant owner) Bank of America is not helping their small business owners during the coronavirus virus situation. All small business are entitled to that program. We didn't not wish for this crisis. The government demands us to shut down and they would help us to get through the crisis that followed. But bank of america is not only stopping the aid from the government to us. Bank of america is discriminating against some of their customers. This is an outrage. I will be closing my accounts as soon as I'm able to do so. We are now in desperate need of the payroll protection plan loan from the government to keep our business going during the mandatory closing. Bank of america rejected my application because they say I never had a loan or a credit card with them. This is not a requirement by the government.

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    StaffLoan Process

    Reviewed April 4, 2020

    As others have stated, Bank of America will not be helping their small business owners during the coronavirus virus situation unless they also have a lending relationship. I never needed their lending. This is an outrage. I will be closing my accounts as soon as I'm able to speak with SOMEONE, ANYONE, as you can't correspond with the branch or corporate at this time. They did however help out all their big company buddies having loaned 5B to only 5I companies the first day. Do that math. What a crock. Despicable human beings. Pure trash!!!

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    Reviewed April 3, 2020

    Bank of America is a heartless company, my small business has been banking with this bank for 14 years and is in good standing. However, we are now in desperate need of the payroll protection plan loan from the government to keep our business afloat during the mandatory closing. Bank of America rejected my application because they say we never had a loan with them. This is not a requirement by the government. It is especially heartless in this time of need when Bank of America itself took a major bill out in 2008. Heartless Rotten company!

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    StaffBillingLoan Process

    Reviewed April 3, 2020

    The Gov Payroll Protection Program (PPP) is up today, but I was told by my bank (Bank of Am, soon to be my former bank) that, even though I have 5 accts w/ them, I need to have a loan or credit card w/ them. I'm applying for this bc biz is down 75% and if I don't get the PPP, I'm laying off staff... exactly what the gov doesn't want to happen. The whole program is to keep people working. No other bank has this stipulation but B of A.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaffRates

    Reviewed April 2, 2020

    My wallet was stolen, I reported it as soon as I noticed and was given credit. It was denied (as always from what I've discovered reading reviews) so I appealed. Was told that you'd be getting in contact and the reveal of credit wouldn't go through until the appeal was decided. That was the 24th. I got laid off due to a NATIONAL DISASTER. You know the one that you're bending over backwards to look like you're helping out the little guy deferring mortgages and all that jazz? Yeah that one. I have 5 sons. Find out today that with no warning (and definitely NO contact with me!) The appeal had been denied and you KNOWINGLY threw my account into the red by reversing it, you KNEW there wasn't anything in there AND you did it anyway!!!

    Ok, I screwed up, I completely forgot I had my pin written down (reason for denial) I'll take it as a hard lesson learned, I even said that. But to tell me that there's nothing you can do is BEYOND the pale! You're talking the last check I'm getting and have absolutely no shame in it. You literally took food from my kids mouths in lieu of doing ANY investigative work. Your company acted like you were doing me a huge favor by reversing some overdraft fees, fees that wouldn't have occurred IF DUE DILIGENCE had been done.

    I immediately call to either be transferred or on hold for almost 2 hours before being told that you're taking my last check. That's it, you can't do anything. But I can. I am going to make sure this treatment of one of the people your supposedly in such support of is everywhere, Google, Facebook, Yahoo, Instagram. Heck, I'll even figure out Twitter, as a warning to others of exactly what kind of disgusting business practices you condone. My family is already closing all accounts with you and I'm going to make sure that while you may have a newly single mother's little paycheck it's going to cost you in lost interest in years to come. Now I got to ho figure out how to feed 5 boys on 100 bucks. Thanks for that, 'cause this mess wasn't hard enough.

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    Reviewed March 30, 2020

    We have had a credit card with Bank of America for the last 25 years. Always paid in full each and every month. Our business was pushed into automatic recurring charges from vendors on a monthly. Instead of invoicing us they would just use the credit card that was on file with the vendor every month. We have used it for the last 10 years. Recently all of a sudden we were being called from some vendors that the card was being declined. And others would just stop service ie phone, cell phone, internet and electric. And keep in mind this all started at the end of the month on a Saturday.

    Called Bank of America customer service dept immediately after the menu prompt we were on hold. We were the first time on hold for one hour forty five minutes then we were next in line to be answered. Heard a click and we were disconnected. Second call made on hold three hours. Then finally got a customer service rep. We explained the problem. Llong silence then clicking. We asked, "Are you still there?" Reply “yes still looking at your account”. After twenty more minutes customer service rep says “I can not open your file. You will have to call back Monday.”

    Now at this point didn’t know if someone got a hold of the credit card number and max out account. Going further I asked for a supervisor. Rep reply “they will just tell you same”. Insisted on supervisor. Another twenty minute hold. Finally get supervisor “no file can not be opened - it looks like the cardholder is now deceased”. Told her I was the cardholder. The whole process was the worst customer service I have ever experienced. Told her I would just go to local office and close credit card and close all other accounts we have had there for thirty years. Went to the local office and sat with a manager told him the situation and he really didn’t care. In the thirty years we have some problems but they were solved. If anyone has an account there I would definitely close it based on the customer service skills.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed March 30, 2020

    They have this 24-hour customer service phone line that: 1) Not available on Sunday (3/29/2020) late afternoon when I called, at the same time, I called Citibank and was able to talk with someone within 5 mins. Different banks, different outcome. 2) Called today (Monday 3/30/2020) morning at around 9 am, the phone said wait time is long and about 25 mins, well, it's been 45 mins now and I'm still on hold, also it doesn't have option for them to call you back once a representative is available, so I've been on my phone during all this time.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffBilling

    Reviewed March 30, 2020

    I've had a credit card and savings account with BOA. I only got it because it's the only bank me and my elderly dad can access because we live in different states. They are so slow at returning your money or accessing your money. They charge fees for everything and their customer service is so horrible. They never have any answers and they act lost when you ask them for help. Run as fast as you can. There are plenty of banks that don't charge those ridiculous fees and can actually help you if need be. The worst bank in America if you ask me. Keep your money and go to another bank.

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    StaffTransparency

    Reviewed March 20, 2020

    Holding for more than hour and talking to someone who doesn't know how to read a bank statement can be a headache. Been through a fair share with Bank of America. Need to go to a different bank. On top of it, the so-called customer representative says that you will see all the information updated within 30 mins. When will the 30 mins end?

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed March 20, 2020

    I’ve had my mortgage with BOA for 20 years. Wanted to get home equity LOC. Did not want to work with me after all these years with no late pays. I will take my business elsewhere as I’m always getting offers from other institutions.

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    Billing

    Reviewed March 19, 2020

    After 20 years as a customer with a preferred platinum status, BofA declines to refinance my mortgage. I have $1.2M in BofA brokerage account and $700K in home equity and not other debts. My wife and I retired at 61. Because we have no income BofA indicates it is OK for us to keep paying a higher mortgage and declines to refinance us to a lower payment. I'm shell shocked, and looking for a new brokerage.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed March 19, 2020

    It's so weird to hear that the bank does not give an account verification letter in the branch nor there is an option to get one from their online banking. It's only the customer service who can help with it and it takes no less than a week to 10 business days. This will be an issue for people who may need the letter in unexpected cases where they MUST have it ASAP to continue with their application(s) such as immigration status, mortgage etc. cases. And the reason I was told was even worse - because of lots of requests coming in, they stopped issuing the letter at branches. What sense it makes? I think I probably should move my funds to another institution where I get kind of things done much quicker and close the account here. Absolutely frustrated.

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed March 19, 2020

    They are SO good at charging you fees, but when YOU need them, they make you miserable and make you wait in line for hours and hours and days. Almost impossible to talk with a representative. Extremely unhappy with Bank of America. Do NOT put your hard earned money in this bank.

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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