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Reviewed Jan. 5, 2017
In six years of banking with USAA I cannot remember ever overdrafting. I know what I have in my account, and if there is an issue I deposit to cover it or I move money from my savings over to cover it. Lately, they have been shuffling transactions. Yesterday, I checked my account balance while at Target on my mobile app. I had $620 in there. I spent $100. I knew my car payment was scheduled, so I went home and moved $98 from savings to checking. I had $718 in my account when I went to bed and $0 in my savings.
My account was sure busy overnight. I woke up to a $98 balance. All of the transactions for my car payment and a few other bills are now showing as processed yesterday. The account overdrafted yesterday, and $48 was moved from savings to checking to cover it, yesterday. The transfer I made from savings to checking to cover my Target purchase is showing today. This overdrafted my savings also, and now that is showing a negative balance of $48.
How exactly do transactions happen and then not show up on an account until the next day, complete with overdraft fees and shuffling? It is truly amazing the lengths USAA is going to, to steal ($70 in this case since they managed to overdraft two accounts with their transaction shuffling) money from us. I spoke to Joshua ** in the CEO's office and he informed me that USAA processes transactions from highest to lowest (this practice is called shuffling and harms the consumer intentionally to incur the maximum amount of overdraft fees for the bank). I had to explain why I was so upset about four times before he understood the issue, and then he proceeded to hang up on me. I tried to call back and got voicemail.
This is a bank marketed to active duty and veteran service members. As such, they should hold themselves to a higher standard. They used to. In the last six months they have gone straight downhill. I am working on finding a new bank, and I would recommend that every other USAA member do the same. These practices are egregious. I am looking for a class action attorney in Arizona, and I have screenshots to show this retroactive account rearranging. I am a disabled veteran and the stress these practices are causing me is unpardonable.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2017
We have a checking account with them. We direct deposit our paychecks but sometimes if we need to put cash in the account we will use a money order. They place a hold on your funds. They are the worst bank I have dealt with. We cancelled our car insurance, homeowners insurance and are in the process of closing the checking account!! Don't bank with them. To think they are a military bank too!
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2016
I have Been a Customer for 19 Years with Four USAA Products. They Cancelled my Credit Card and I had it set on auto deduct from their Bank. I missed one Payment for a day or so. They said it wouldn't have closed for that The Real Problem was with their System Algorithm. Their minimum payment wasn't high enough on my CD secured credit card for the interest on the card made making my balance go over my limit. "Their" set minimum. So their set regulated minimum payment should have been higher to offset that. But they set the minimum and I was paying it automatically out of my account their own bank.
I did not know this was going on until I called them with another problem with my checking account and during the call I asked them about how to up the payment amount on my card so I could pay it off faster. I had tried a couple of times earlier but it was so hidden in their website I could not find it. At that point they notified me that that card had been Closed. They could not see why as I payed it every month out of my USAA checking Automatically and they said the one time I was a day or so late they said that would have not closed it. She sent me supervisor and it went up and up and up the chain to Executive Resolution. They all agree that that should not have been closed. They said they would have to investigate it further and would call me back.
Well that phone call was over an hour long and I had to call 7 more times over 8 months and the same things happened. I nobody helped me. They all lied to me wasted my time. Said they would call back, did so, I was by the phone - their game is to let it ring and then hang up so by the time you answer you have a missed call but it shows on their end that they tried to call.
So After more than Seven hours of angering phone calls wasting my time away from my Job. They did not end up doing anything to resolve their mistake. This whole thing started in about April of last year. I put it aside as I was going to get my lawyer on it, but I couldn't find the time to get all docs together and frankly didn't want to waste more energy and anger on this.
So now it is Christmas Eve Eve 2016 and I call because I am still making the payments on a card I cannot use and that has affected my credit showing I have a closed account. Today I called to change the date those payments come out of my account... and they told me I could not! Because the card was closed! Right now I am seething! I Told them the whole story again. It's all in the notes. I told them I don't deserve to be treated this way after 19 years and having car insurance sometimes on 3 cars + Renters Insurance + Banking 1 + Credit Card. Today they said the same thing after being on the phone with them for over an hour and seething agree, I told them am going to sue and also for suffering through all this jerking around they did to me. THEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN SOMEONE SAID - "Oh I see here you were late one time for two months"!!! that is a Flat out Lie!!!
I got that card to improve my credit and I would not have done that and did not do that and every person out of 7 calls and seven hours and probably like 35 people never said that until I "Threatened"! to sue. They said it was my fault and that they can clearly see it. The girl today said "Oh I was just looking at this year 2016 but this happened back in 2015. I didn't go back that far." BULL. This whole thing started with my call for almost a year, and EVERY person probably out of 35 people I talked to as it went up the chain of supervisors, every time. Never once did someone say that I was Late for over two months. And even that it was easily Seen! I Have had a lot of problems with USAA Bank As Well spending more hours on the phone with them. Worst customer service surpassing Cable companies!
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2016
Bank constantly plays with checking account dates and balances to charge max fees as possible. Call into the bank customer service they can never answer your question. Total rip-off of military and former military - selling their services veteran-friendly when really they're just a scam.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2016
To be a military banking service, it sure is difficult to receive approval for a personal loan to consolidate debt from USAA. I recently bought a home, and I wanted to utilize a personal loan from USAA to pay off a credit card and a furniture loan. The interest rates are killing me for these 2 debts, 16.5% and 21%. I know my credit score is not the best of the best, but it is not bad either. I make sure I pay my bills every months too. So, it would be nice if USAA would take the extra leap to help Veterans like myself instead of letting the computer decide for them.
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2016
As a Real Estate agent, I am tired of trying to save deals that USAA drops. The buyers are always frustrated and even in tears at times, because their customer service is absolutely horrible. They keep changing loan service people several times. You never know, who you are talking to. Sometimes they just disappear or get fired! Loans get dropped right before closing. Please DO NOT ever use USAA or any other online lenders for your home loan! Ever! Local lender will stay with you from the beginning to end and they will make the process nice and smooth. Take it from a Realtor!
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2016
On September 27th, 2016 I begin the home refinance process with USAA under the VA streamline or IRRRL program. After comparing and checking with various competitors, the decision to go with USAA was based on several factors (one of which was not the lowest interest rate as several other competitors offered a lower rate). The process kept having snags, questions and challenging aspects from the very beginning. The issues ranged from issues with credit to status of current mortgage to divorce decree validation and proof (I am not divorced so the fact this documentation was being requested should have been the red flag to bail).
After months of underwriter rejections and problem after painful problem and personal hours of negotiating and acting as my own representative with my current mortgage company on behalf of USAA (due to their inability to execute simple, everyday mortgage refinance requirements) I finally thought the end was in sight.
On Tuesday, 29 November I was notified by the mortgage processor from USAA that only two more things were required for the process to move on to the final step and then closing. First, there was a requirement to conduct a 3-way conference call (the 3rd such call requesting the exact same information) with a third party contractor with my current mortgage company, working on behalf of USAA to verify no late payments for the last 12 months. The call went without a hitch and the status of the account was verified with no missed or late payments for the last twelve months.
Second, was a payoff statement, the second one within the last two weeks. I personally called my current mortgage company and expedited the process and had the statement in my possession within 30 minutes. Even though USAA had verbal and written 3rd party authorization to this information, they could never obtain the payoff statement without my intervening. I spoke with my mortgage processor from USAA on Wednesday, 30th of November to verify all required actions and paperwork was in receipt. She assured me all was set and ready to go back over to the underwriters for final review. On Thursday morning, approximately 9:30 am, I received a phone call informing me that underwriting had rejected the loan because my wife was NOT on the title and that the entire process needed to start over. WHAT!?! I could NOT believe what I had just heard!
This process was now in the third month and just now someone notices that my wife in not on the title therefore making all the efforts and time spent worthless, null, and void. Probably the most frustrating aspect of the entire debacle is that my locked in interest rate from September of 2.875% no longer exists. I sent an interest lock extension request on Friday, 02 December in an effort to protect my rate as my current lock does not expire until the 12th of December. So far, I have received no response. USAA is a financial institution specifically designed to cater to and provide specialized and customized service to men and women in the military. After 21 years of faithful and dedicated service to my country, this is the treatment that I receive. I have never been so disappointed with ANY service received from a company in the course business negotiations in my 53 years of existence.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2016
I opened a USAA Bank account from my father, my account was closed and the money that was in my account will be mailed to me. I informed the customer service rep that the particular address on file I am no longer there because I had a house fire prior to this issue. She made a note in the system however they did send it to the address I requested them not to send to.
Call after call, checking to see if it was cashed they then informed me I had to wait 90 days for a stop payment to be issued and for another check to be sent to me. I wait those somewhat 90 days on 11/7/2016 I called USAA regarding my money for them to tell me I had to fill out a DOL form. Fax that information over. On 11/8/2016 USAA issued a check to me on 11/14/2016. I received that check and mobile deposited it into my account on 11/15/2016. On 11/19/2016 I go to my account and the money was deducted from my account. When I called my bank she informed me it was a stop payment on that check and to reach out to USAA regarding it. Once I did this USAA tells me the check is good and there is no stop payment on the check to go inside the branch and deposit the check with a teller.
On Monday I did just that and yet again that Friday it bounced so not only am I negative in my account, I am also getting fees for returned check. When I called USAA again, they are telling me the same thing, no stop payment on that check. Blah Blah! However they will reach out to Chase Bank regarding the check. They will call me on Monday. However Monday rolled around and no one called. I called them for them to tell me again there is no stop payment on the check and it's under investigation.
Tuesday, 11/29/2016 I faxed over documentation to USAA stating this is a stop payment on this check and I will not wait another 90 days for their mistake. When I did this I called to make sure they received that doc and LO and behold someone then says after reviewing this information when you did the DOL on 11/7/2016. There was another one on 11/9/2016 that has this check number on there. We are working with Chase Bank to reverse the hold and it will take a total of 2 business days. However in the midst of this what do I do regarding those fees and this check that my bank no longer has because of USAA? THIS COMPANY SUCKS AND I WISH I NEVER HAD ANY DEALINGS WITH THEM!!
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2016
I am writing a review of USAA Banking because of my mother. Since my father passed away in August 2016, a family member decided that he was going to invest my mother's money without her consent. When my mother went to her bank and requested assistance in getting her money ($46,000.00) back from USAA, USAA assured her that she would have her money back within a week. It has now been one month. Every time we speak with a USAA Agent, we are told that we should hear something within 3 days. Three days being the magic number for USAA.
All they do is question my mother about past births and employment, and then nobody can give her a definite date as to when she will get her money back. They didn't have any problem accepting her money. Why is there such a problem returning this elderly woman's money? All they do is make her cry. This should not be happening. This is a horrible way to treat an elderly woman who is grieving the loss of a husband, and was being scammed by a family member. Shame on USAA!!!
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2016
For over 30 years I have been able to get the lowest rates through dozens of different banks. USAA shows their best rates for excellent credit. Several years ago I called USAA about a loan and they quoted me the lowest rate as advertised on their website. I wrote down the info. I called USAA about a week later to get the loan. The customer service rep told me they could give me a rate that was about 1% higher than what they quoted me. I questioned them and told them I wrote down the previous loan amount and asked them to listen to the phone conversation which they recorded. They ended up giving me the rate they originally quoted me.
Fast forward to recent weeks. I viewed rates for excellent credit and applied on a Sunday through the internet. Within 5 minutes it gave me a tentative quote. The rate was higher so I called USAA. The customer service person told me that she cannot give me the excellent credit website rate because the computer generated rate is what I get. I asked her why and it was like pulling teeth to get an answer, which she got off the computer generated response. The responses were so ridiculous. I have never been told and denied higher rates for those reasons in 30+ years. The customer service person finally told me that if I can get a lower rate at another bank, that they could probably lower my rate to what they offered. I said "really", that makes no sense. (How about giving me the lowest rate right now). Right now I feel that the loan department is a shady operation. The bottom line is that I will go elsewhere to get a loan.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2016
I was never told that if you use your debit card at an ATM that mind you not DOES NOT charge you a fee but after 10 uses at the free ATM USAA will start charging you $2 per ATM use. It's pretty sad when a bank that I don't even bank with doesn't charge me a fee but the bank I have 3 accounts with does!!! USAA is a horrible, horrible Bank. In 2 years I've had nothing but problems with them. I'd rather pay a bank $100 a month for an account fee than to stay with joke USAA Federal Savings Bank!!!
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2016
So my husband was very excited to start a USAA checking account since we already have car insurance through them. It's been hell. He opened it up and deposited his paycheck. They decided to hold it for a week. We had no debit cards cause they took 10 days to speed it to us and just gave us one, so now either me or hubby has no debit card. Not to mention the checks never showed, and they said they were free and they weren't.
Now here we are onto his second paycheck and automatically it's being held for a week. And the kicker is it's not in our account, even as being held and so who knows where it is. Thousands of dollars just poof. They told hubby they don't see it anyways. So now we're in Limbo and I'm having to re deposit his check into our shared local bank. What a mess. We're in the middle of buying a house and this is just crazy. They hold everyone's money and get away with this? I don't understand how they even have customers. Hubby works his butt off just to not get his money and now in this case 0.00? So we are withdrawing our remaining funds out of this new checking account and will NEVER EVER use them again. I highly warn anyone against using them.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2016
I received a letter in the mail today concerning an Amendment to USAA Federal Savings Bank Depository Agreement and Disclosure. The letter states, for inactive accounts greater than a year "FSB may be required to turn over account funds to the state if the account remains inactive... FSB reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to refuse withdrawals or transfers from inactive accounts." In other words, USAA can steal your money if you do not make a withdrawal or a deposit within one year. I called a representative about this matter, and he confirmed this change. I asked the representative what is the state, and he said it was the Federal Government. I have savings accounts for my children for college that have little activity. I am going to stop banking with USAA because of this. I will continue to use their insurance services.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2016
Back in August 9 2016, I realize something suspicious was going on with my account while I was at work. When I check it I had a large lump sum of money in it. At that moment I was happy, because I thought my VA disability compensation was finalized and I received my back pay. The next morning I got up for work I realized my debit card was missing and didn't know what happen to it. I looked around my house and in my vehicles and didn't find it. So when I got to work, I went online and reported my debit card missing. Once I finished that I took another look at my checking account and that's when I realized that the money that was in my account the day before was missing. It had been withdrawn from two banks in Chicago, Illinois, that I was later told by the representatives from USAA, but in my Saving I notice that there was $5000 in it.
This had me confused and I didn't know what's was going on, but I did know that that money didn't belong in my Saving Account because I didn't put it there. So I started changing all my online password, security question and called USAA to report suspicious things going on with my account. I told them about the money that was in my Checking Account that was there that day and withdrawn by the next day and I also told them about the money that was in my Saving Account. They said they would take a look at it and call me back. They locked my accounts for security reason while they investigated, so I had no access to my account.
I waited a few days for their call and never heard anything back, so I call them. After being on hold for long periods of times and being transferred to 10 different Representatives, someone finally explained to me that it was fraud on my account and that they were send it to the fraud department to be look at and that I should hear from them in a week. I then explain to them that I had money in that account and I need access. They said, that's not going to happen, due to security reason, my account was locked and that I would hear from them in a week. I said ok, so I waited a week no call, so I decide to wait a few more days, still no call, so I decide to go ahead and call them.
After long periods of waits, they finally directed me to the fraud department and start explaining what they believe had happen. They went on by saying that checks which were money order from Hawaii was deposit into my Checking and Saving Account and then withdrawn in Chicago. I asked how was that possible I stay in Texarkana, Texas. They said somehow some way someone got my information, deposited checks in my account through the mobile and withdrew the money. So at this time I'm upset not think straight because my money from the VA is about to go direct deposit into that account and my check from my job. So I asked what's going to happen to my account and they said more than likely it's going to be closed and that I should filed a police report and that someone from the fraud department will be calling me back in a couple of days to explain in detail what's going on.
Once again I'm waiting on them to call me and while I'm waiting I go file a police report. That next day I get a letter in the mail from USAA saying, "We can no longer do business with you, after we determine that you deposited fraudulent checks in your account". That the trust between myself and the bank had been broken and that effectively October 23, 2016, USAA auto insurance and Homeowner insurance can no longer do business with me. So from me being a victim of identity theft, USAA turned it all around and blame me, said it was my fault for what happen. I called them to speak to someone about this matter. After being hung up on 3 times and on hold longer than 30 minutes, I was finally able to talk to someone.
With me being angry at this time I asked them why in the hell would I fraud myself. I had been with USAA for 8 years. I have a Checking account, a Saving account, my truck is financed through them, I have auto and homeowner insurance through them and my VA checks and checks from my job are directly deposited into my account, so why would I do that to myself knowing it's a federal crime, plus I works for the federal government. They start explaining maybe I gave my information out to a stranger in return of getting money. I told them do they think I'm that stupid that I would give out my information for something that would ruin me, my credit and my job, and that they wasn't making any sense.
Then they said well it got out somehow and their decision is final. They said that they wasn't going to argue because USAA and their system has never been breached and that it doesn't matter what I say the decision is final. So I ask if they were going to even take the police report, they said yes and gave me a fax number to send it to. I faxed the police report to them and put attention to fraud department and then call back asking about my money that went into that account. The representative told me that my money that was direct deposited into that account is now part of them collecting the fraud. At this moment, I'm upset so I tell them if they going to accuse me of something that I didn't do that they can at least give me copies of all the fraudulent checks so I can give them to police.
The representative said they would and asked how would I like to receive them. I said fax them to me and they agreed, so I give them the fax number and then they put me on hold for about 20 minutes and then gets back on the phone and says it's going to take a couple days before I can receive them. I asking them what's the purpose of me giving you the fax number if you can't fax it to me today. They went on talking about thing like these take time to fax out, basically give me a bunch of bologna, so I hung up and report that conversation to the police because I felt like they were doing something suspicious. A couple of days go by and copies of the fraud checks come in the mail but it was only 3 of them, so called back to see why I didn't receive all them.
The representative said that that was all they could send. I told them that wasn't what I was told when I asked for them. Then they said well that is it and I said fine and I asked did they receive the police report I faxed them. They put me on hold for 30 minutes and then said no, they haven't receive anything and asked where did I send it to. I told them the Fraud Department where they told me to send it. They put me on hold for another 20 minutes and said, "No we didn't receive anything", and I told them that it was strange because I have a confirmation page saying that you received it but I can send it again. They said, "No that's ok, we really don't need a police report and if we do we can get one online".
So after talking to them, I took the copies of the fraudulent checks and a copy of the confirmation page to the police station and told them that I request copies of all the fraudulent checks but they only sent me 3 and the detective said that's fine, since they won't send it, they will subpoena it and other information. I realize a lot of people out there think USAA is just the greatest bank in world because of their low insurance, well I did too. People please don't get fool by USAA, they are crooks and you may say to yourself that this will never happen to you, because USAA treats you good. Well that is their job until something like this happen. I have never been hung up on, put on hold and disrespect by anybody or company like I have with USAA after this identity theft happen and it never happen before then with them, so that should tell everyone something. USAA is for USAA.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2016
I have never done banking with USAA, but I do have car insurance, renter's insurance, roadside assistance, and jewelry insurance with them. I have insurance on both of the cars and I pay them $63 a month. They are cheap if you own your car and don't have an auto loan. I also have dental insurance from a third party they referred me to. The dental insurance for both my husband and I are only $56 total. It covers 80% of regular dental, 50% emergency or irregular cost, as well as 2 free cleanings and exams a year. Also, 1 x-ray a year. I don't want to switch my bank I have right now and the only reason why I am not banking with them. My brother is active duty and loves USAA banking and is very easy for him to use. My dad has used it too.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2016
Recently received an email (9/28/16) from USAA about changing their debit card system from Mastercard to Visa. The email stated that I could use the old card until November 11-16. On October 3rd (4 days later), I tried to use the card at a ATM machine at my local bank - the card was rejected. Called USAA, their representative stated that the bank closed the Mastercard system early... If I needed a card, they would express mail me one. Now I am left with no card. There are going to be more unhappy customers at USAA. USAA has great auto insurance, but I question their banking... this is from a former Asst Federal bank examiner. Have original email and ATM rejection slips.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2016
I have been a member of USAA for 32 years. I have enjoyed their car insurance, customer service and mortgage service in the past. But as of today, I would like to close all my accounts with them. I have banking, savings, mortgage, car insurance, and life insurance all with USAA. Today, I had to deal with their new mortgage server, Nationstar. First, they are a debt collector and state that firstly as you are being connected. I was reaching out to find what had happen to our Loss Department claim, that I had flied with them on 12 August of this year. We had hail damage from a hail storm in July. Nationstar did not have any claim on file. Nationstar started to question why I had sent the check and documentation to the other service company instead of Nationstar, I explained they had not been the USAA Mortgage service company at the time of claim.
Nationstar then explained they would have to restart the claim. Although Nationstar had found where my check had been deposited. They proceeded to state that they needed extra documentation completed other than what I had done previously. I asked why I had to start over when the claim had been filed 12 August and now it was the 30th of September. Because Nationstar lacked documentation. As I pointed out USAA had received the documentation because they had deposited the check; the check was in the packet of documentation I had sent to USAA. So seeing it was not fault of mine that they lost the documentation at the turnover of servers. I do not see why Nationstar could not release 40% of funds so I could pay my roof contractor. But I was informed the funds would be held by Nationstar until I resubmitted the required documentation. I spent 30 minutes speaking with this group of debt collectors.
I feel completely abandon by USAA. Called USAA banking/Mortgage to file a complaint and was told by the gentleman I was speaking with that he had spoken with Nationstar over 200 times and the experience was great and all mortgage companies identify as debt collectors. I explained I have had four mortgages in my life and not once until today did they ever identify as a debt collector. So with all this said, I now must start all over with my claim and resubmit all documentation plus the two new documents Nationstar requires. I have a new roof but cannot pay the roofer as of today. I looked of reviews for Nationstar and found that they had a one star rating for the last four years. I do not know why USAA hired them to buy their Mortgage server with this low of a rating. I am now looking for a new mortgage company.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2016
My father opened up an account about 2 months ago. I then opened an account about 1 1/2 months ago. Applied for insurance and everything went well. I applied for a credit card a few days ago and was denied a credit card and apparently the collections department has issued for USAA to never do business with me again. I have never had a bank account with USAA and neither has my father. My father didn't even apply for a bank account, credit card, etc. and he has the same lock on his account. How can their collections department block my account? I haven't even been with them long enough to be sent to the collections department? This has my father and myself both completely unable to get into our accounts, so we cannot even access our car insurance info.? Thanks for serving your country! Ha.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2016
After weeks of providing documents, resending them, not hearing from anyone until they were closing and then only by an alert on USAA.com, I literally thought the next thing they were going to ask for was my DNA. They wouldn't kindly EXPLAIN what they needed. The rep had a very condescending attitude. She would tell me she had all she needed and at the end of day as she was leaving, send me another message "I need more", and explain it in a way as I was stupid and didn't do what she asked. I finally said to her today as I was crying and about to lose it, "Just tell me if you don't want to give me a loan. We are closing on our house in 3 weeks and are going to be homeless." We are going to go with another bank. SO disappointed in USAA. Should have read all the negative reviews online first. We have been with them 30 years and I am so disgusted we may just move all our banking/insurance somewhere else.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2016
I have been a USAA member for over 15 years but I am disturbed by a lot of these negative reviews. I have also experienced some recent negative events involving USAA. I have an auto loan with USAA and had the loan for over two years before I fell two months behind my car loan due to lack of income. Eventually, I was able to catch up on the delinquent payments.
Despite having done so, USAA still shows me past due for the delinquency even after payments have posted and the money having already cleared the account! I continue to get pestered by collections on my account. I have also spoken to a number of agents who have all provided conflicting information on my account with some saying that I am current with nothing past due while collections is telling me something different. Even when I log into my USAA account it accurately shows all my payments but it shows my account as past due. I have attempted to get this resolved by a number of agents who either passed me along to someone else or the person was simply incompetent to resolve the issue. I can't believe that a bank can be so inept in reconciling and updating their records!
I used to brag about USAA but after this experience I cannot wait to pay off my loan and move on. I really can't believe the stories I'm reading on this site about USAA. Yes, the customer service is really horrible with some of the agents getting really passive aggressive in their tone. There is no sense of their ability to problem solve an issue without having the repeat what the customer already knows (ie "you're past due"). And based on what I've read in these reviews from others it is apparent that there's a serious issue going on and no one in senior leader has taken an interest to really get to the bottom of the matter. Shame on USAA on how they treat their military members, vets, retirees, and their families!
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2016
I have had insurance with this company and it's been going well, but since I started the mortgage process with them it has been nothing but a nightmare. They never answer the phone and they never respond to emails. I have to nearly beg for them to respond to my emails. I don't know what the problem is. If they don't want the business just say so. I would like to continue this VA loan but I can't deal with this anymore. Does anyone know of a lender that is helpful and communicates properly? I'm ready to tell them to not bother any longer and to move on. Only problem is it will jeopardize the closing date.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2016
I have been a USAA Member for 23 years (since 1993). I've also had auto insurance with USAA for 23 years and have NEVER, NOT ONCE been late with an installment payment on my policy! I have a credit score in the "good" range (709-712) and while my wife and I are retired and on a fixed income (pension and social security), we have over $3,000 per month in "disposable" income... Proof that we can WELL afford a $300+/- loan payment. We've lived in the same home for over 15 years and have the same bank account for 25 years.
The only "negative" we had going against us was that we filed for bankruptcy in 2011 (when we were retiring) because the total credit card debt was too high with us transitioning to fixed income. Our "payment history" prior to the bankruptcy and our vehicle and one store account opened since - have ALL been paid ON-TIME, every month (as well as our USAA insurance and other bills/accounts that don't "report" to credit agencies.
With all that said, my wife and I were applying for a $10K loan because we want to move closer to our children and their families. We were hoping to move before the winter months, which is why we decided to apply for a loan rather than save the money monthly, etc. We offered to put the loan AND the monthly insurance premium on automatic payments and we tried to apply individual and joint. But we were denied.
USAA denied the loan due to "Insufficient Credit History". Really? My daughter (POA) spoke with several representatives and was told FOUR different versions of "why" this was their "FINAL" decision (regardless of my TWENTY-THREE YEAR, ON-TIME payment history WITH THEM!). They said "that doesn't matter." They also were very short and wouldn't even consider looking at any of the supporting documents we sent in. In the end, we realize - their decision was based on the fact that I am 80 years old and for no other legitimate reason. While they cannot discriminate due to my age, they made it clear that they were denying my application for reasons that were contradictory and to be honest - ridiculous.
I was proud to call myself a USAA member. I felt strongly that after TWO DECADES of having an account with them that this was the best place for me to go for a personal loan. As it turns out, with USAA... Only the "young" are approved. Disappointed is an understatement. I guess all of these "quick" and "easy" loan approvals being reviewed are for those with earned income and younger than 50...
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2016
Customer service sucks. They treat you like a number and not like a person, they don't explain the loan anywhere near as effectively as they should and 15 years of customer loyalty means absolutely nothing to them. I would post comments about details but who cares? I'm pulling all of my accounts from them and I advise anyone reading this to think twice before giving them any business. Super disappointed because I used to brag on how well they handled my accounts. They are down right terrible now.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2016
My personal experience began in May 2016. I have never opened or been a co-applicant on any banking or checking account for USAA. In May I received a notice forwarded from an address I left one year ago. Sixty days prior to leaving I had all mail forwarded to a post office box at my new address. The information I received from USAA was dated April 2016 sent to my previous address and forwarded to the new address I've had on file for a year. It stated my checking and debit card was overdrawn by more than $8K and was being sent to collections.
I was confused as to how, first the outstanding debt could be forwarded to my new address but not the cards I suppose to have used. I telephoned USAA on at least six separate occasions and was told something different each time. I was finally shared that USAA realized it was a fraudulent account and would not go further on making me liable for the amount owed. It took an additional ninety days for this information to be shared. I then requested to receive a letter from USAA to that effect and stating I have never opened an account...INSTEAD I received a letter with the checking and debit card account in my name.
I never requested these accounts, I do not have access to these accounts AND I will never open or suggest to others to open a banking account with USAA!!! So in essence my concern has not be addressed. In the position I serve in I have had at least one Family member come to me each week for the past 4 years because of compromise of their accounts. USAA then changed their banking information which only made the initial account on file show all set-up automatic withdrawals as a deficit because the customers were not notified in a timely manner to share the new banking information with their creditors.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2016
In less than a year mine or my husband's debit cards have been turned off due to "fraud" several times, even from our own purchases which I don't understand. I reserved a vacation rental and go to get gas and my card is off. Again. I have to call to verify the rental is a legitimate charge in the gas station parking lot. Because I have nothing better to do. The worst experience has been right after that trip we had a completely frozen bank account. My husband went to buy dog food and his debit card didn't work. He called and they said there was more fraud. See a theme here? Now this was real fraud, no money was taken from our accounts but they were frozen for almost two weeks! No money for two weeks! With no real explanation other than they were "investigating". If that would have happened in the middle of our trip out of state we would have had no money!
So my husband calls and they're really secretive and say they need to speak to me. Didn't really tell us the extent of what happened until several days later stating someone called pretending to be me and had all my info. That would have been helpful days earlier so I could have contacted my ID theft insurance company sooner who by the way say they have been getting lots of calls from USAA members lately. Hmmm... I asked if our remaining money can be transferred to another bank acct so we can have access to it. Of course not. So my husband stops his direct deposit and has it switched to a different bank, so glad we did that. USAA claimed "oh you didn't have to do that. Your money is safe now." Not convinced. They say we don't even have to change acct numbers or open new ones or anything, security breach is taken care of. Right.
As soon as our acct was unfrozen I took every penny out of there. Never will I use them again. I have to keep our acct open due to our insurance or it would be closed. Considering switching our insurance too. The kicker is now when I call USAA they treat me as if I'm the criminal and hang up on me, keep me on hold, or transfer me a million times. The interesting thing is they say this breach of my information was not from them. But how would criminals know that was the acct we were currently using when we have several other open bank accts at other institutions and not once have we had fraud on any of those? Come to find out everyone else we have spoken to recently has had some sort of fraud going on with their USAA accts. Coincidence? I don't think so. Do not trust this bank with your money! I'm so glad I decided against any loans with them! Awful doesn't even begin to describe it.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2016
I've been a member of USAA for a while now and recently I've had the worst experience with them. A series of fraudulent checks were created and tried to be cashed against my account totalling over $2,000 together. I hadn't used my account in months due to unemployment. When I noticed the checks and NSF fees, I immediately called USAA. The rep that I got a got argued with me as I tell her I did not authorize these checks nor had I written them! I mean, why would I authorize someone to create checks, sign my name to them and cash them if I had a zero balance! She told me I would have to file a police report; so I did. I called back to give them an incident number and had to explain it all over again.
The rep I got didn't understand what I was trying to tell him. I told him how the rep a day ago said I had to file a police report and there was nothing they could do, he then tells me I didn't even need to file a police report and froze my account and told me to call back when the bank was open. So I called back that Monday and was transferred through 3 different departments. The reps were helpful, they reversed the charges, put a credit only hold on my account, and told me they would do a fraud investigation.
Two days later, I see these same checks go through AGAIN! Fees charged AGAIN! Headache starts AGAIN! So I called USAA again, explained the issue and was transferred. Again, I get a rep that wants to argue with me and interrupt me as I'm trying to tell him what I was told two days prior. I finally asked to speak to a supervisor, he puts me on hold and a few minutes later comes back and tells me his supervisor is busy and he'll have to transfer me back to the bank!! Instead, he hangs up on me!! So I call back, this time infuriated and tell the rep what I just went through with the last guy. So she transfers me back to that department with a different rep.
This lady was helpful, she saw that I requested the credits only hold and was confused why they removed the hold after they finished investigating. Then asks me why they didn't issue a stop payment on the checks. I explained I had no idea and she reversed the charges again that I was charged again! Then a few days after that, they called me to say I needed to open a new account! So I go through the process and they denied me the account because of what happened with the old account!!! After thinking about it, I was happy they denied it and told my husband that I didn't want to be with a bank that would let a check that is obviously not one I wrote and didn't match my signature be cashed against my account and not even call to verify it!! So we opened an account elsewhere and are looking for a different car insurance company as well.
Not to mention you can't deposit checks through their mobile app unless so much time has passed. You can't deposit from any ATM (they have no branches in my state or any state near me). I would have to go to a UPS Store and deposit checks only that take up to 11 days to process or mail them in! Poor customer service, unethical practices, etc! Not worth the headache and after reading other reviews with the same issues, I'm wondering if these fraudulent checks were an inside job! STAY AWAY FROM THIS BANK!
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2016
I have been a member for 18 years in last 6 years a lot has happened to make me leave. Most recently I paid my auto loan off and Usaa sent the title to the wrong address, now I have 1 of 2 options - I can get a letter and sit at the DMV all day to try and fix their issue or wait 3 months for them to do the leg work! Then I spoke to a retention supervisor who said what I can do is talk to the person in charge of our contracted agents to remind them we need to be mindful of the Usaa experience, after I complained about being hung up on 3 times. There was no attempt to save my membership, as a matter of fact I was asked "what do you want me to do, close your accounts?"
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2016
Worst bank on the face on this earth. We have been members for going on ten years had to close our accounts due to fraudulent charges that we're coming out of our account monthly. We called and disputed these charges then refunded them first set that we caught. Then the very next month it happened again. This happened several months in a row. Each time we called and said "No we want our money back." After fighting for 5 months or so they told us we had to close the account they weren't going to stop the charges coming through. They did fine for awhile. My girlfriend had direct deposit set up through her work and one week her work's computer system decided to crash so she had to get a paper check. They held this check for 2 weeks. The check was the same amount she had received for the past three years down to the cents.
I started a new job and had no other choice but to noble deposit my paycheck. They are holding it for 2 weeks. It's a printed payroll check and they refuse to even take 5 mins to make a phone call to the issuing bank to verify that the check is good. I now am late on my bills have no money to put gas in my car to get to and from work nor the money to eat lunch while at work cause the little money I have had to go to my children to eat. Meanwhile I now have late fees building up. As soon as the check clears I am draining my accounts and closing them.
This establishment is by far the worst in customer service I have even seen. They just keep saying "We can't and won't do anything to help you." Thanks USAA for treating a hard working American family like we don't work and live on welfare. No one there will go the extra 2 inches let alone a mile for their customers. They just flat out don't care nor even try to help in the least. I hope people see this and run away from any thought of making this you bank.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2016
I have been with USAA for over 30 years and have always raved about the services. That was until about a month ago when my daughter had a fraudulent transaction for about $1400.00 hit her account. After she disputed the charge USAA said that it was a legitimate charge. She tried to contact the fraud department and they said that they would not speak to her and that she needed to do everything by email. The charge was finally reversed but the customer services attitude was so poor that I no longer want to do business with USAA banking. When people have been violated they need to have some comfort in knowing that their banking institution is trying to help their customers. This was the worst case of neglect that I have ever witnessed in banking. Even the supervisors had a rude non-helpful attitude.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2016
I have had nothing but horrible customer service. I have called in a few weeks ago to get an old auto loan paid off and start one with USAA. At this time they said my loan was approved and they would be sending a check to the old auto loan company that I was with. They sent me a tracking number for FedEx to show me that the check was sent. It has been almost two weeks and the check has not posted to my account. I called USAA to find out the check number and to find out if it had been cashed.
Here it is... After 20 calls I'm on the phone as I type this. I have had to call 4 times this morning and every time I call they say they can't help me because my account is locked and I need to prove who I am. This is so scary because they already have my checking info for the loan and the old loan isn't paid. The representative just came back on the phone and again said they can't help me. I would never go with this company again and if I can cancel the loan I am going to do so. Too bad no one can help me. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. IT’S A NIGHTMARE.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2016
I spoke with a representative on the telephone and asked if I transfer funds from my checking account with USAA to CHASE when would the funds be available and was told "immediately" since the two accounts were "linked". I thanked the representative and authorized the representative to transfer my funds to my CHASE account. The funds did NOT appear that day and have yet to appear. I spoke with a member of the "Executive Team", Nina and her customer service skills were at best, minimum. She informed me there was nothing she could do either. I needed my money at the time I requested them and could have withdrawn them from the ATM using my cards but was told the money could just be transferred to the linked (CHASE) account and available immediately was the representatives exact wording (So much for recorded phone calls).
USAA: CUSTOMER SERVICE includes your representatives being knowledgeable of the products they represent. Customers depend on your representatives being the expert on your products. I was given false information and suffered terribly. Nina from the Executive Team offered nothing to alleviate my stress but continued to sigh all throughout the conversation. She lead off with, "what is it you expect me to do?"
USAA I am done doing business with you. Never would Navy Federal have treated me like this. They would have found SOMETHING to do, if not but say "I am sorry for your inconvenience" and/or an email generated to accept responsibility for the chain of events occurring from receiving such faulty information. But, as I read about the experiences of other customers/VETERANS, I see I am no better than they are. I guess I should expect to be treated badly as well. While speaking with Nina from the Executive Team, all I heard was a condescending tone and heard nothing but sighs all during the telephone conversation. I am so disappointed with USAA. I'll stay with USAA despite the poor customer service. I fought for this country and earned the right to be a recipient of your services. I will ensure I do NOT rely on your customer reps to know their products.
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2016
I have been a loyal USAA member for over a decade utilizing almost all of their banking and insurance options. A week ago, I used their mobile deposit system (which I have been using for almost 3 years) and deposited a check into my checking account. The confirmation read that ALL of the deposited funds would be available immediately. As such, I wrote a few checks to pay bills. A full 24 hour later, they decided (for reasons unbeknownst to me and them) to hold 75% of the funds for 5 days, thus freezing the funds in my account. When I called to find out why I was given the "run-around" by 4 different employees and supervisors and they were unable to tell me why the funds were being held. I incurred over $200 in NSF fees as USAA was holding the funds in my account. Not only would they not look into WHY the funds were being held, they basically told me they didn't care and that it was my problem.
For a client that has been with USAA for over a decade I would expect more from them. I have extremely disappointed in the way I was treated as well as the fact that they decided to hold my funds a full 24 hours AFTER their app indicated they were immediately available. USAA has taken a turn for the worse and I have decided to cancel all of my banking and insurance services with them. Sad for someone who has been a loyal (but apparently not valued) client for 10 years.
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2016
Made wire transfer of $25000. At the time 8/12/16, the exchange was 1 dollar was worth 46.60 pesos. It should have been 1157125.00 pesos, instead it was 1135744.14. It was short 24538.06 pesos or $462 dollars. They claim it was the fault of the Mellon bank in New York. I did not deal with anyone but USAA. They said I should put it down as a learning experience. It was. I never expected my bank to rob me!
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2016
When I tell you this company is terrible what I really mean to say is they should be put out of business and be chased down with pitch forks and fire. My husband and I went through them and had the worst experience of our lives, if you don't believe me just try getting your first loan with them. It took us four months of scrutiny to get ANYWHERE with them. It was hard to get hold of them which is bad enough but not nearly as bad as what they put us through.
From the beginning they gave us a list of contingencies to meet before they would give us the loan, one of those was for me to pay off anything I had in collections. I did just that and they proceeded with the loan. We got the clear to close message and were a day away from our closing when they abruptly denied our loan. The reason they gave.. because my credit score did not meet requirements after one last check. I called and verified that nothing new had shown up on my credit report, but discovered that when I paid my debts in collection (like they told me to do) it temporarily lowered my score because the debts had been reopened. Trying to explain this to USA was as useless as nailing jelly to a tree.
Here we were with 2 kids and an apartment stacked to the ceiling with moving boxes and we were about to lose our house! Our sellers gave us 24 hours to find get approved for another loan and by the grace of God we were able to secure a loan with state employees credit union in TWO HOURS. It took 4 months for USAA to deny us at the very last minute and two hours to be accepted by another lender. I will NEVER do business with these people again and have spent a good deal of time warning others about them. I would hate to see this happen to other people, listen to the reviews and RUN!
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2016
I have been banking with USAA for 27 yrs and I recently had them sent a cashier's check to someone. They sent it with the wrong name so the recipient had to send it back to get a replacement. USAA claims not to have received the check, so I asked for a stop payment to re-issue the check. They state they have a policy that they can not stop payment on cashier's checks for 90 days - even if the check is wrong due to their mistake. Therefore, they are taking an interest free loan from me for $850 for 90 days due to an error on their part! How can a bank who decided if a check clears or not - be unable to stop a check that they know is useless since they put the wrong name on it.
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2016
Asked prior to deposit about any holds on live payroll checks. Was told by an associate that I would have funds after midnight tonight. What he didn't say was the hold was for a week for everything except $200. We trusted him and after we completed the deposit, it said we had to wait 7 days for the rest. I tried to cancel the deposit. They said I couldn't. I had asked because if there had been a hold, I planned on depositing it in another bank. Now! USAA is holding my money hostage for a full week. I would never have agreed to that significant a hold.
Three times I was hung up on by customer service and the manager tried to blame me for the first person lying to me. So, I closed my savings with them and they said the check would be here Saturday or Monday. It is Monday and no check. Called customer service to ask for the tracking number for the check. The manager said would go out fedex and received the response of, "I can't find it. Call back if it doesn't show up in the next few days." I am so glad I did not cancel my old bank. When that check is cleared, then I am pulling every dime out and NEVER looking back. Do NOT switch to USAA or you will regret it.
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2016
What I will start by saying is that the car insurance is second to none! That is where it ends. I won't go on a rant about my credit card issues. I just have to share that USAA is, perhaps, the only bank still around that will charge an NSF fee for a less than $5 transaction. PayPal (a whole other can of worms) charged my back up funding source - USAA $3.03 (I swear to God). PayPal was paid their money from my PayPal account, however, could not stop the transaction from continuing to try and debit my USAA account, which I never use for reasons similar to some of those mentioned here. USAA charged my $29 5 times for $3.03. I paid the nearly $200 overdraft and swore I would only keep the account open for my insurance.
Well, two days ago I made a purchase with my PayPal debit card and my balance was short $0.13 (yes! 13 cents). USAA charged me $29 twice. It took that long for me to even notice that there were attempts being made to debit my account. Since the consumer laws changed many banks have implemented new fee structures, like that of BOA, Chase, Capital One - where they will not charge an overdraft fee for any transaction that does not overdraw your account by more than $5! I will never use a USAA checking account again. Ever! FYI Capital One 360 checking (not the regular Capital One checking but the 360) charges 0 fees for overdrafts, unless a check is presented - at which time they only charge $9! USAA is the most horrible bank I have ever banked with - bar none!!
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2016
USAA has taken 1269.38 from me. I informed USAA about erroneous charges from PayPal. USAA did not stop the overdraft fees. I was essentially charged three times for purchases - twice for every transaction against an account and then for my debit card that was on file. What is really sad about this whole ordeal is that the Executive Resolution team was very nasty to me. They acted as if it was their money and USAA is totally justified in this practice. The worst person I encountered was from Member advocacy. She had the audacity to raise her voice to me and tell me that it was solely my fault for having these charges. USAA was one of the best banking institutions I had ever had until this ordeal.
PayPal is awful as well because I told them to shut down that account and they did not. I just think it is really unfortunate that people would be so cavalier about other people's money. What is ironic is that the Executive Resolution team told me that this issue had happened to several USAA members and they got their money back. Somehow I am not as valued as a member to have my funds restored. This incident has caused A LOT of financial headaches for me. I have decided to transition from USAA to another banking institution. I guess this is what you get when you're a member for 5 plus years.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2016
I have been banking with USAA now for 6 years, since my husband started his military service. I have been very satisfied, up until the last month. Since there are no physical sites, and we don't qualify to deposit checks electronically, we deposit through Huntington and transfer to USAA. This has always worked flawlessly and instantly. My husband transferred $900 last Friday to the USAA account. We do this bc our automatic payments come out of USAA at the first of the month. My husband paid a few bills and left the rest for auto payments, and groceries.
A few days later, while trying to use our card for groceries, we found out that they had put $400 on hold. While the money was on hold our automatic payments were denied and we were charged overdraft fees. I couldn't even transfer it back to Huntington so I could feed my family! When talking to the representatives, they informed me that holds happen all the time even though in 6 years this is my first experience, and last! USAA also told me that they didn't know why it was even put on hold. It is still on hold today, 7 days later! I had to go to a food bank this week. Thank goodness that was available to me! They did apologize for the inconvenience! Lol, too little, too late.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
Well this is ridiculous. 1.5 months of being on the phone with these people and I still am not added to my husband's joint account made for us... When I call for questions for my husband he tells me to ask them about. They say they won't talk to me, only to my husband... This is ridiculous. I'm beyond frustrated.
Reviewed July 29, 2016
I've only been with USAA for a year. My Mom been with it for at least 15-10 years. I ** up recently. I owe them money. I didn't sweat it cause I know I can pay it off. But apparently USAA is taking money from my mom's account and my brothers. They give you no notification or warning whatsoever that they are doing so. Even though I told them I can pay this off they do not give a damn. They want the money now or they start taking from any other account holders linked to yours. This all happen a week ago and my Mom found out today that she is missing a lot of money and the bank is going to block any money she has coming in. I know this is my fault for what happening but for a bank to not tell anyone they are taking money from other accounts, or not even giving me a 2 weeks to pay it off. To me that is bull. I'm only 17 and USAA is to me a ** bank.
Reviewed July 24, 2016
I have been a USAA member since 2010 and I will never switch to another bank for as long as USAA continues to provide me with the highest level of service. First, while there are no USAA branded ATMs in my area, literally any ATM is "a USAA ATM", which makes it so much easier for me to have access to my cash when I need it. Secondly, their mobile deposit service is excellent. Recently they upped my daily limit through mobile deposit to $100,000, although I don't think I will ever reach that limit. Third, and finally, their online website is fantastic. I have all my retirement, investment, credit cards, and loans connected, so that when I log into my USAA account, I can see my entire financial situation on my screen.
I understand that there are others who are not experiencing the same high level of service from USAA that I am; and part of the reason I suspect is that USAA is very strict when it comes to financials and some individuals, who fall back on funds, experience difficulties with USAA. In my opinion, as long as you are financially responsible, prevent overdrafts, and keep your account secure, you'll experience the same high level of service I do. USAA is not for everyone; some individuals might be better off using another banking service that is not as strict but also charges additional fees to make up for the financial problems their clients experience. I wish I could recommend USAA to my friends, but none of them are in the military.
Reviewed July 21, 2016
I recently inherited some retirement funds which I initiated a transfer to a newly created inherited IRA account with USAA. The transfer was supposed to go into the new IRA account, and that was the only account number given to transfer the money into. Somehow, USAA deposited the $75,000 into my checking account. I called USAA on the day that the funds were deposited into the wrong account, and now, 14 days later the money is still in my checking account. The first lady that I talked to about the screw up blamed the mistake on the mail room! Can you believe that???
I have spent hours on the phone making multiple calls to different persons at USAA and yet the money has STILL not been moved into the correct account. I have asked for a letter from USAA explaining the incorrect transfer of retirement funds since having the money in my checking account would constitute a taxable transaction. Several of the USAA representatives have told me that a letter is not necessary, but I disagree. I want proof so that when USAA screws up and sends me a 1099 showing a taxable transaction, I will have some proof for the IRS that it was not my doing.
I was in the process of consolidating all of my money, brokerage accounts and retirement funds with USAA (more than $7 figures) but with this and other recent screw ups at USAA, I don't trust them one bit. Sad to say, but there is something very wrong going on at USAA banking and financial. Their insurance department is top notch and would recommend them to anyone but their financial side is a total joke!
Reviewed July 6, 2016
We have had USAA insurance of all kinds for thirty years and have always been very happy with the company. We began banking with them a few years ago thinking that this trustworthy organization would be good at this too. WRONG. Whenever I have a question or problem, they literally have no one answering their phones who knows A) what I'm talking about or B) how to fix it.
So, lately (for a few months) my checking account has been showing (on and off) "scheduled transactions." In theory, this will help you know where your balance will be once your scheduled "Bill Pay" transactions have been completed. However, there is a "glitch" in the system that makes the scheduled transactions come and go at will, so one day they're there, the next they're not. IT is allegedly working on this, but the representatives who answer the phones are CLUELESS. So, if they pull up the screen and the scheduled transactions do not appear, they act like the customer is crazy.
The worse problem is that the "glitch" extends to the "scheduled transactions" screen going back three months and showing cashed and cleared checks as not having gone through yet. I have had to go through my account manually and check against this. So, the predicted balance is always off and they can't seem to fix this. Really? You're a BANK. You are supposed to know my balance accurately! DO NOT use this bank. That's all I can recommend. I don't know where they get their bank reps from but they know nothing about banking.

Reviewed June 29, 2016
Do not use this crooked bank! Last Sept they started holding most of my deposited money for ten business days after I had an acct with them for a year and a half! They said it was because I had an overdraft in Aug. The overdraft wasn't my fault in the first place and in the second place was only for a few dollars! So with no warning they withheld most of my money which screwed up my bill payments and buying necessities for the month! Then they told me that after 30 days the hold would be removed. But it wasn't removed and same thing happened in Oct. Bills screwed up again and not enough money for what I needed to buy! So I called customer service again and they said sometimes they hold money and sometimes not, depends on various factors but didn't know why they were holding mine!
This holding kept going on for several more months and screwing up my finances 'til I figured out that they weren't holding any if I only deposited $100. So I started recently depositing only about $100 and using cash for other things! Crappy way to run a bank to say the least! Now what's got me really upset and has made me write this complaint and decide to switch to another bank very soon is the fact that I made two purchases recently thru PayPal that paypal put thru and PayPal sent me emails saying the payments went thru and items were shipped. So when I went to buy things several days later it turned out the payments hadn't gone thru yet but I didn't know it. So when they finally went thru even later they over drafted.
I called PayPal to make sure they wouldn't put the charges thru a second time like they do. The rep said she couldn't stop the second try coming up, only the third. But that she would send me a letter to forward to the bank that would tell the bank that the charges were being cancelled but they couldn't cancel in time to stop the computer from putting the charges thru again so to NOT charge me double overdraft fees. I forwarded the letter to USAA Bank but they double charged me anyway, that's $116 overdraft fees on only two charges totalling $17 and change!!!
So today when I called, that disgusting excuse for a customer service rep said they weren't going to refund any of the $116 because the letter from paypal didn't say the right thing. And basically said that banks should be able to take that kind of money from people over innocent mistakes and things that go wrong in financial transactions without the customer (victim) even knowing about it, to paraphrase that disgusting phony pig who pretended to be nice!
This bank pretends to be what it isn't and steals money and often puts deposits on hold for ten business days without telling you they're gonna do it and screws up your monthly finances and then makes pathetic excuses and rips people off! They are nothing more than criminal BANKSTER scum and shouldn't ever be trusted and should be prosecuted and sued and thrown in prison! Don't trust this criminal scumbag bank! In fact don't trust ANY banks! Some are less evil than others so try to find the least evil banks but don't trust this criminal scumbag BANKSTER bank! BE WARNED!
Reviewed June 28, 2016
We did a funds transfer 6/23/16 of $2,900 from CHASE to USAA. We have done this many times before mostly in $1200 amounts. An 8 day hold was placed and we cannot use more than $1,000 until July 1. Customer Service what a joke, they advised it was because we don't use the account often enough. CHASE confirmed the funds transferred successfully and are as confused as me for the 8 day hold, it was a direct funds transfer. We are filing a complaint with the Federal Trade Commissions. This is absurd.
Reviewed June 22, 2016
Been with USAA for over a decade was happy with everything except. We decided to open a checking and savings account this past June 13th. Started with just a $50 deposit in each. After several days I noticed the money never made it into the account but sure made it out of my other account. We got a statement and it showed a deposit of $50 in each account and a debit of $50 in each account. Called customer service then find out what had happened and they were rude and of no help except to tell me too bad it's done. Sure, after a while, I also got rude but that was by their lead again still not right either way. I was told that in 2008 I had owed $181 on a closed account.
Now we have not moved, changed numbers, or anything all the while having other open accounts with them. I not gotten ANY notice of ANY kind about this. We get dividend checks every year and NEVER was told about this. I asked if they could send me PROOF of this debt as mistakes happen. I was flat out told they cannot provide anything other than to tell me that if it's in the system then it's true PERIOD as USAA does not make errors-- really 'cause there is no company or system out there that does not have some level of error.
I was told by a rep/supervisor called Crystal and Tisha ** that it is what it is and if I continue they will no longer talk to me or do business with me-- again really just prove what you say is true and all will be good. I was also told by Crystal the supervisor that the right for them to take the money was in the deposit agreement I allegedly signed and asked for proof of that and they could not as the records DO NOT EXIST ANYWHERE. So being a little snarky said "Well then according to your statements you owe me $8000 as I should not need to provide any proof either," at which point Crystal laughed. So it is laughable to you the other way around but my fault and my responsibility because you say so NOT PROVE SO.
You would think in this country that there should be some level or burden of proof to just take money away. Mind you this is not about the money but the PRINCIPLE- Just prove to me I owe this debt and all is good. Does anyone know the collection laws in TX where USAA is governed as in Georgia the debt collection laws expire after six years or if anyone has any info. They need to stop doing these practices by rule of law.
Reviewed June 17, 2016
I have never in my life dealt with a bank were the customer service people know nothing at solving an issue. on June 14th, 2016 2 payments for different amounts were put on our credit card. Only one was done by us the other we have no idea how it was done, only was told it was a computer transaction done on the 6th of June. This matter put our credit card over its available balance limit. 4 days later over 81/2 hours on the phone and no one knows when or if the over payment will be release from a hold. We have been told that it was released last night and would be available for use today. But as of this morning maybe Monday or Wednesday if at all, all we asked was that one of the payments be reversed and put back in our checking and the over payment that reads as a credit to be place on the card for available credit but no can't be done.
It's sad to think that this bank USAA can steal people social security money and get away with it. I don't know how they stay open with employees too stupid to do the job they are trained to do. Don't bother asking to speak to the corporate office cause customer service doesn't have that number. No supervisors on duty or anyone higher than customer service. We are out $466.21 that may not seem like a lot to people but when that's part of your monthly income to live on it is a big deal.
Reviewed June 15, 2016
On June 13th, my husband got paid at his second job and we deposited his check that day, the funds were available immediately. We did a little shopping and got gas because we needed it. We ended the day with over $100 available. The very next day by 6 am my husband's paycheck from his main job was deposited. Now we had written two different checks to two different locations of the same grocery store. This morning I log on to my account to see that everything except my car payment has hit the bank yesterday. USAA doesn't actually process anything that hits the bank until after midnight. This morning, EVERYTHING except one check had cleared, and the one check has labeled as NSF and was returned to the merchant. My bank account is currently sitting with enough funds to cover this check and my car payment but yet the check was returned.
I called customer service to inquire about this, to see what their excuse was. I have an accounting degree with a specialty in banking and financial systems so I know more than these people are taught to do their jobs. The customer service rep blamed in the issue on the gas we got saying that like Sam's Club, which isn't even where I got the gas, did a $100 authorization charge even though my gas was only around $30, so in the "background" there was not enough money to cover the check when it hit, but there was enough to cover everything else that hit on the exact same day. I've never had this issue before and have gotten gas under the same circumstances with an outstanding check. What really made furious was the customer rep dumbed down his explanation of what happened and was talking to me like I didn't understand was happening.
Needless to say I can now no longer write checks at my one local grocery store that only accepts checks, cash, or discover card. We don't carry cash with us. This bank has now lost a customer. I already opened a new checking accounting with a different company and will be transferring everything to this new bank. Horrible customer service reps treating consumers like they are stupid.
Reviewed June 15, 2016
I have been with USAA for 16 years, had always been happy with them and finally saved enough for a very good downpayment for our first home. We have no debt, and my salary with my husband combined was enough for paying the mortgage and to live comfortable with a savings. They gave the pre-approval with no problem - even when we disclosed everything.
Weeks after we signed an agreement of no calls, vacations of loan officers and handing us off to others over and over again, they tell us that my husband's very well paid and salaried jobs are now considered as part time. They declined us less than two weeks before closing and could have shared this WEEKS ago should they have done their jobs. Now we are totally left in the dust. How in the world will we be able to get a different loan, when closing is now supposed to be less than two weeks!?! DO NOT GO WITH USAA FOR A MORTGAGE IF YOU THINK THAT THEY WILL BE TRUSTWORTHY OR USEFUL.
Reviewed June 13, 2016
I am extremely disappointed in this bank. My mother had been banking for 21 years, my father was a military member who used them. I am in a situation where there was fraud dealing with my account. There was money transferred into my account and I used it. The next day my account was restricted and I couldn't access it. No one talked to me about it. I called in tears trying to figure out why my account was closed and what was going on. All I got was that it was under review. Didn't tell me what for, didn't tell me why. They did tell me I had to wait three days. So, that is what I did. I waited three days for their "investigation". No one called to ask me questions, no called to inform me of why I can't access my accounts.
Then once the "investigation" is over I am told I owe USAA over 4000 dollars. I was terrified, I asked what had happened. They told me an authorized transfer of money went into my account. Now I owe them money. I asked how am I supposed to pay them if I cannot access my account. They told me they didn't know. I was transferred around for two hours. No one could tell me how to fix it. The Analyst calls me, because I asked for him to, and all he would tell me is I owe them money. I am 19 years old, and have never had fraud issues or anything. I didn't know what I should do. I asked my mother, she was angry. She said that USAA should have contacted police or the FBI. She said she had a fraud problem before as well and they helped her catch the people.
They protected her, but they won't protect me. They won't even talk to me about it, about what was happening or how to go about fixing it. I get on the phone with people in this bank who know nothing on how to fix any of it. I was even willing to pay back the money if someone would just tell me how to do so. Now I am filing a complaint against the bank. I am learning and researching my own ways to try and fix it. I loved the fact of how fast, convenient, and helpful everyone was at this bank. Now I feel helpless and lost because of them.
Reviewed June 8, 2016
I have been a client of USAA for several years. I applied for a mortgage to purchase a home and they happily took my application even though my loan officer had doubts that financing would be approved since the property was listed as a "manufactured/modular home". If he had shared this concern with me, I would have gone elsewhere for financing. They allowed the process to go all the way to the appraisal step before they let me know the loan most likely would be denied because the property was originally listed as a manufactured home. Even after I was to provide evidence that the property was no longer classified as a manufactured home (its title/tax status was converted to "real property" 20 years ago), this change was not recognized by USAA.
My complaint is that they are not upfront about what types of property they are willing to finance. I was told by my loan processor that it is on their website, it is not. I was told by my loan officer after the fact that he knew it was risky but he thought there was a chance it would go through (and he would get his commission). I should have been told when I applied for the loan that they did not finance "manufactured" homes even if they had been converted to real property. I also found their service in general to be substandard. They were difficult to get on the phone, did not answer emails or stick to their own time line. I finally connected with my loan processor 2 1/2 weeks late. My realtor also found it difficult to communicate with them. My advice is to avoid using them. They are willing to screw you at closing hoping to make a commission on a risky sale.
Reviewed June 8, 2016
If I could give 0 stars I would. Some ** called USAA saying he was my husband, and the USAA rep reset my pin codes for him. When we got the text alerts we immediately called and flagged our accounts for fraudulent activity and changed all our passwords and PIN numbers. 10-15 minutes later the same ** called back and again the USAA customer service REPRESENTATIVE let him change our email, passwords, and PIN numbers. In the time it took us to call back AGAIN, the ** transferred all our savings to checking, and drained ALL OUR MONEY.
We were told all the $ would be back by Monday. We were told that our account had some sort of enhanced security features and we would get messages every time someone logged into our account... It is still not happening. They are telling me I have to wait 3-5 business days for the fraud investigation; in the meantime my bills I paid through USAA BILL PAY are bouncing and I am dealing with creditors. I have been on hold 1 hour and 37 minutes asking for a supervisor and apparently there is no one who can help me. UNACCEPTABLE, and WILLIAM in the fraud department is NO HELP and hung up on me.
Reviewed June 2, 2016
USAA Bank tells their members upfront to make sure that they keep track of their balance, I have done so. On May 31, someone stole my debit card information and made three online purchases with my debit card. I called USAA immediately to let them know these are not my charges and they should not be paid. In the past three days since this has happened, they have done nothing - paid them, overdrawn my account (I had three outstanding checks) and charged me an overdraft fee for the overdrawn account. Needless to say, I will be changing over our bank as soon as I can. When you see this company pop up, run fast and hard in the other direction, they don't care at all about customers! In the past three days I have spoken to 6 different people every time I have called in to check the status.
Reviewed May 29, 2016
Have been a member of USAA for many years. And for most of those years USAA operated an efficient, responsive bank. Employees were eager to help and despite the fact that it was mainly an online bank, it functioned as well as a brick-and-mortar bank. However, in my experience for the last several years the bank has steadily gone downhill. So much so that it has turned into my full-time job to monitor my accounts closely, particularly credit card statements, to ensure that they are accurate.
Unfortunately, over the last couple of years I have had many instances of fraud on my credit cards, first on one card and then on both, for the same charges. And the fraud charges continued for several months. I don't understand how those charges are approved. Does not USAA have in place a system to account for the possibility of fraud and use it regularly? When I try to use the card, I am asked to prove who I am. When thieves use it (without the card itself), apparently, they have no problem. In addition, USAA does not seem to keep track of credit cards it issues. I was sent several credit cards (and new accounts created) when I only asked for a replacement card. Balances appeared on cards I never asked for.
Initially, USAA refused to close the cards, thus facilitating the fraud. And the longer the fraudulent charges continued, of course, the more difficult it became to deal with them. I was reported to the credit bureau for going over my limit on one card, although the charge was fraudulent. And that card was one on which I asked for a low limit specifically to decrease the dollar amount of fraud in case the card was used fraudulently.
Because the fraudulent charges continued for quite a few months, it became increasingly difficult to deal with them. I finally resorted to printing all credit card statements with fraudulent charges on them, indicating those fraudulent charges, mailing copies to USAA, and asking for credit for them as well as to close the accounts. I pointed out to USAA that I paid one fraudulent charge because USAA reported me to the credit bureau even though the charge was fraudulent. I told that to USAA and asked for my money back, but I am still waiting for all the credits to be issued. I won't hold my breath. As I said, USAA is unresponsive to customers in my experience.
Dealing with all the fraudulent charges turned into a bookkeeping nightmare, which was not helped by the underlying feeling that these accounts could or would be hacked again and no one at USAA seemed to care. I did get new accounts (but no cards) but the old accounts were not closed, so I ended up with two or three statements for each card with fraud on each one. The feeling of vulnerability that resulted from all these fraudulent charges on all cards (some I never received, as I previously indicated) for so many months inspired me to never use USAA credit cards again. I told USAA I paid for fraudulent charges, indicated the ones for which I paid, and asked for a refund. USAA still owes me money for fraudulent charges I paid just to keep USAA from reporting me erroneously to the credit bureau as they had done before. I doubt I will ever see the refunds.
The bank doesn't seem to adhere to standard banking and accounting practices. It is though a group of trainees took over the bank and are trying to learn as they go. Something is askew at the bank, which does not bode well for customers with problems. As I read over this submission, the obvious question is: Why didn't I close the accounts at the first incident of fraud? I tried. I contacted USAA in writing and on the telephone many times about the fraudulent charges with a request for new cards. As a matter of fact, when customers call into USAA they are treated to a recording of "USAA members can rest assured that they will not be held responsible for fraud on any account." Not true. Also, I have been with USAA for a long time and aways paid on time, etc., and thought USAA would take that into account and quickly fix the problem. No such luck. I have opened new accounts at another bank and am directing all deposits to the new account.
Reviewed May 24, 2016
Let me just start off by saying that around 9 years ago USAA was a godsend. I was in the military at the time while on my second deployment. I was with Bank of America and they were a complete joke. USAA has been there for me over the years but up until recently any good feelings towards them are slowly starting to diminish. To make it short, they have no physical locations so when I try to cash checks, they put a hold on them using both UPS and the mobile app. This has happened on multiple occasions. If were just a one-time thing I would be cool with it but they take almost half of the paycheck almost every time. It's just crazy because in the past any issues I had, the reps were always so cool and helpful. Now, I get them on the phone. Almost everything they say is completely scripted and these people could really care less, not all but a good majority. If you are considering USAA do yourself a favor and keep reading the rest of the comments.
Reviewed May 24, 2016
I have been a member for years now and all of a sudden they decided to hold almost all of my money for 7 days! They are holding 1,500 dollars and I can't even pay my bills! I called USAA three time and spoke to 3 different people and they told me different things! These ladies don't know what they are talking about and they won't let me access my OWN money. Now I'm gonna have late fees on my bills! They are taking money from me! This is ridiculous and this bank needs to get their ** together!
Reviewed May 16, 2016
I have been with USAA for over 20 years. I decided to use the banking services after my divorce because the insurance was so good. Was I wrong. Here is a list of the problems with this banking system. 1) Antiquated processes -- years behind the other banking systems. Not yet able to chip the debit cards. Nothing like traveling to another country and unable to obtain cash because the card isn't chipped. 2) Constantly freezing debit and credit cards. I had 3 incidents of them freezing my cards while I was out of the country EVEN though I had called ahead to let them know I was traveling. Turns out the departments don't communicate to each other. Here's the clincher when you call them. NO ONE has a clue how to resolve the problem, and while you are on the phone with them you are charged international fees. DO NOT BANK with this company.
Reviewed May 13, 2016
I have been a USAA customer for over 20 years. During that time, I have thought of USAA as the #1 banking company in the world. However, their mortgage department can only be described as deceitful, rude, unprofessional. After a 20-year honeymoon with USAA, ready to close all accounts and find a new financial institution because of my experience with the mortgage department. Do not use the USAA mortgage services if you value your relationship with USAA. For new customers, just run away.
Reviewed May 10, 2016
We've been with USAA for 15 years. They were the leaders in how to deliver efficient customer service. Unfortunately, their standards have steadily declined to nothing. The company cannot get their checking services straight. We have tried over several months, now over a year, to organize overdraft protection. Seems very simple right? WRONG! USAA could never get it right, resulting in erroneous overdraft fees, headaches, frustration and embarrassment on our part.
Customer service reps have refused to correct errors. If you ask to speak to a supervisor, then it would be fixed. A simple request to implement overdraft protection is too complicated for USAA. USAA HQ is in Texas, so if you live on the East Coast, you have to wait a few hours until they open up phone lines. Hassle. USAA has a few plusses, like the renter or homeowner insurance, reimbursements on ATM fees and releasing monies immediately, without hold times. We will be switching over completely to Navy Federal. Goodbye USAA.
Reviewed May 9, 2016
Why are you dragging your feet on getting me a fraud review from May 6? $5.000 WAS STOLEN FROM MY ACCOUNT AT USAA BANK OVER THE PHONE, and now you won't give me a fraud affidavit. $5.000 was transferred from your bank and then transferred to Gobank in CA, then back to FL somewhere. You are stopping me from turning this over to the authorities for a criminal complaint and charges. Your phone service hangs up on me, transfers me from one to another time after time. I am pressing charges and demand the fraud affidavit, May 9/16. This is a disgrace. This is a joke. You think you are above the law. Well you're not. I'm sick of getting disconnected and hung up on. This is a federal offense and I will not let it slide.
Reviewed May 9, 2016
I have used USAA for over ten years now, and I have done nothing but provide positive feedback, until now. Their banking customer service has always been exceptional, but this mortgage process has been an awful experience. First, the documents requested by the loan officer and the loan processor were different. We sent in all of the initial documents requested, only to find out that I should have sent different documents that our loan officer didn't tell us about. Our loan processor always requested documents in a condescending manner, and always seemed annoyed that we contacted her (I should mention that after the life of the loan, we will have paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest - that should be enough to put a smile on any bank employee's face). I will never get a USAA mortgage again!
Reviewed May 5, 2016
My son's account was compromised via the Mobile App. USAA stated that because the hack was done via the mobile app my son is 100% responsible for the money that was stolen. Over 7000.00 dollars was taken!!! Apparently there is no security for their Mobile App! And the mobile app according to USAA "is un-hackable". What a joke!!! My son went and started a new account elsewhere, and the lady to opened his new account stated that he was the 6th one in one day to come in because of the same issue!!! Maybe USAA shouldn't outsource their call center reps! Maybe it was or is an INSIDE hack! DISGUSTED with USAA! Hope the JAG office offers more help!!!
Reviewed April 28, 2016
Like five times now our account has been overdrafted. When this first started we tried to do a stop payment but USAA told us they couldn't. Lie number one - you can put a stop payment on anything in your account anytime you want no matter which bank it is. It's the law. So untrustworthy staff who lets unauthorised peoples take money from my account. We've been through USAA's fraud department several times. It doesn't work and USAA refuses to refund. Now they are saying the FDIC requires people who go negative have their checks held a few weeks and we couldn't pay our bills. USAA has to be the worst bank in history. Definitely not a bank ran by military honors and principles. USAA is more like a ** bank.
Reviewed April 27, 2016
These guys have been in a long, downhill slide for quite some time. I rarely use their banking department for loans anymore as they are not competitive. Now I deposit checks and they hold the money for a week even though the money was taken out of the other bank on the same day of the deposit. Add in the fact that their insurance rates have increased by double digits, including 25% one year, over the past several years and you start to realize their focus is no longer on the customer. I guess that's what you get for paying for being a 20 year customer.
Reviewed April 22, 2016
I filed a complaint against USAA based on our own personal experience and those of others listed here at this website. Consistently, USAA Federal Savings Bank claims a 'system glitch' to block or 'freeze' consumer liquid assets. This consistent INTERNAL 'glitch' not only reported by us, by seen in the reviews of others on this site lead us to determine that is a deliberate act by USAA Federal Savings Bank to tie up consumers liquid assets to USAA's benefit.
The fact that USAA Bank consistently tells the consumer that the problem is with the consumer's acts when in actuality, it is USAA Bank that has consistently and habitually had the 'system glitch'. I believe that USAA Bank does this to maintain the liquid assets of its consumers for its own benefit. An executive higher up thought this was a good way to increase USAA Bank assets by holding moneys inappropriately and unethical in limbo as to prevent consumers access. Not only are payments delayed in posting, but transfers are 'hung up' in limbo as well.
This many and consistent delays, which are inconsistent with similar institutions in the same business, is indicative of deliberate manipulation of the system. This manipulation is to the benefit of the executives of USAA Bank and to the detriment of the consumers of USAA Bank, our active and retired military personnel and their families. If you have experienced the same 'system glitches' with USAA Bank, please go to the Federal Reserve website and file a complaint as we did. The gentlemen who started USAA 93 years ago would want you too. To take advantage of our military personnel and their family is not what they intended and the only way to to bring back their ideals is enforce the law. The Federal Reserve cannot enforce what they do not know, so let them know.
Reviewed April 19, 2016
Best bank I've ever belonged to out of 20 banks I've tried -- At 18 I got my first car and discovered that USAA would provide me with car insurance 4 times cheaper than any other insurer. In fact when I called Farmers Insurance for a quote and then told them how much I was currently paying through for full coverage ($600/year) they were amazed and wanted to know who I was going through!!! They'd never heard of coverage so cheap. As an added bonus I received a fund sharing check at the end of every year for $100 to $300 - USAA distributes extra money made through insurance to its members. Despite getting my insurance through USAA, I did not sign up for a bank account (to this day I'm not sure why I didn't). Over the next 13 years I hopped from bank to bank thoroughly disgusted by fees, extra costs, and poor customer service.
In 2006 I started banking with BECU (Boeing credit union) when I was doing a contract at Boeing. BECU was an excellent credit union - almost no fees (unless you took money out of a non-credit union ATM) and customer service was excellent. Then in 2008 I discovered USAA. Not only did USAA not charge any ATM fees at all credit union ATMs, but USAA "reimburses" you up to $15/month for fees you are charged by using non-credit union ATM's. This means that I don't have to wander around looking for a specific ATM and can withdraw money anywhere. To add to that, USAA has incredibly awesome rates on any type of insurance. I now also have my renters insurance through them and it's half the price that I could find through other companies.
USAA is excellent when it comes to fraud - not only do they add what you mention to the fraud report, but they go back through your account to find other questionable fees and add them to the fraud report for you. AND they credit your account with the full amount of the fraud charges even before things are completely figured out. This way if you've had $1000 stolen out of your account you at least don't have to worry about being short on money to pay your bills while they're researching the report!
When it comes to customer service I've never once been disappointed. Not only do they answer the questions I have, but they are 100% willing to look up other issues that come up. I was especially impressed when I took an extra 10 minutes to do a review to figure out how much I should be saving for retirement. Given that I plan to move into a tiny home and have no rent or mortgage, even the USAA customer service rep was amazed when it turned out that I only needed $700/month to live on for my retirement.
The 'only' issue we've ever had with USAA was when my daughter attempted to cash out a CD she had and it turned out the proper paperwork at USAA's end wasn't done by the customer service member. Ergo, the CD was never switched out. But given that that is the ONLY issue we've had in the past 8 years of banking, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Oh, the other wonderful thing is that USAA makes it super easy to set up accounts for your teenagers! I started one for my daughter when she was 15 and deposited her allowance into it. Now that she's almost 21 she has excellent money skills thanks to all the practice and wonderful documentation that USAA has sent. And I still have 100% view/access into her accounts. :-)
Also, since my entire family belongs to USAA we can easily pass money from one account to another if we ever need to borrow from a family member. It makes things much more simple. I just wish USAA had a service similar to Paypal since my recent experience when my Paypal account was hacked (and I lost $150) was absolutely horrendous. Paypal's customer service leaves A LOT to be desired. In fact I think I might call USAA tomorrow to see if I can't add that transaction to my list of fraudulent transactions. Anyhow, I HIGHLY recommend USAA. They are extremely understanding to everyone even if you only make minimum wage and don't have a lot of money. :-)
Reviewed April 10, 2016
I made 2 payments towards both of my USAA credit cards on April 2. On April 5 both cleared the bank but did not show posted to my accounts. On April 9 I called USAA and was told that they could still take 5 more days to post! What!? When looking at my cards online it doesn't show "payment pending" but "completed" however, not reflected in the balance! In addition, I wanted to call to speak with someone again today (Sunday) but there is no one available until Monday? What credit card company these days doesn't have someone available 24/7? Especially someone as big as USAA and with service members on duty ALL THE TIME all over the world? SAD!!!
Reviewed April 8, 2016
DO NOT USE USAA! I would have rated this far into the negative numbers if available. The worst possible mortgage experience imaginable. Zero communication, no competence in any skill set required to work in the mortgage business. Gave a pre-approval for VA home mortgage loan on November 6, 2015 and have not been able to get any documentation or communication since that time. Finally had to find another lender after 5 months of waiting, calling, emailing, faxing, texting and writing letters to USAA that have all gone either unanswered or resulted in passing us on to another inept USAA employee. Now, April 8, 2016 they are still will not forward the case file to the new lender after numerous requests.
Reviewed April 7, 2016
I had been with USAA for over 10 plus years. The last three years they have taken a nosedive. I have removed all my business from them, ie: checking, savings, credit card, and finally my auto loan. The auto loan was the final straw. I had previously set up automatic drafts for my auto loan payment. No issues, until March. That's when I notice that two payments were still in my account. I call, speak with a representative who seemed as confused as I was, and set up a lump payment for the total payments sitting in my account.
The following Monday I get a call from the repo department! They demanded - I pay 797$ immediately. I was shocked and explained about the payments previously set up and how I called to make a lump payment. I was told, and I quote, "It's not their problem. The payments didn't come out, they aren't in charge of account numbers." That was just so unprofessional. I went to my local credit union and got a new loan for my car and called USAA for the payoff amount. The loan officer took the information from USAA and finalized my new loan, sent off the paperwork and I was relieved that USAA is no longer my headache. Well, now USAA is saying they gave me and the credit union the wrong payoff amount. This is after my loan officer got the payoff amount good for ten days. I'm still trying to get USAA to fix this mistake. They are unprofessional, unhelpful, rude, and have no business dealing with the military community.
Reviewed April 3, 2016
Everything was fine. I was with them for 10 plus years. I had two instances where someone broke into my apartment about 6 months apart. The first time I had no issues. The second time they took months to get back with me. I even started moving in the process since I had issues. However they asked me to send pics of items that were taken. I told them I have the makes and models of tvs etc. etc. however I can get the pictures. So this is prob where I went wrong by going to take new pics of my tv.
So in the result they closed out all of my accounts. My credit cards, checking accounts, saving accounts, auto insurance, renters insurance and brokerage accounts. I don't feel that it was fair. I didn't lie about taking the picture of my tv. Everything else was proof and they gave me a very hard time and never gave me 1 cent and closed my claim if anything. They could have closed my renters insurance account and worked with me one way but all of my accounts I am still in shock that this has happened. I have had this these accounts since I were in middle school. Do anyone know if I would ever be able to go back with USAA.
Reviewed March 26, 2016
If I could give USAA no stars I would. First I notice they never respond to these complaints making everything look worse for them. We had a bank account with them for a while but decided in 2002 to go with a local bank where we PCS'd to. So we closed the USAA banking. In 2002. It is now 2016. We have multiple car loans, car/homeowners insurance, a credit card, and a personal loan. So I decided to open youth accounts for my kids to give them some responsibility etc. I had one leaving to another state for a week's vacation and wanted her to have a card. I deposited money into the kids' accounts and noticed the amounts were never put into the accounts. After calling many times I find out they took 68.00 from a charge off from when we closed our account in 2002. WE HAD NO IDEA we even owed anything to them. All these years with everything we have with them not once was that mentioned or even sent us anything in the mail.
So they took the money from my kids' accounts. Wow!! I was dumbstruck. I asked "Why in the world with all the business we do with you did we not know about this?" The man on the phone was kinda like wow also. He was very sorry and had no answers really. Told him it was not his fault. He probably was not working for USAA long. It's 68.00. Big whoop. Had we known we would have paid that no problem and I was not even told what those charges even are! We have no bank statements or account number to even check if that is accurate. The fact they did not even ask or call to say anything makes me upset so they just take it from children's accounts. We will be checking around to try and see about a better rate on our car, insurance/home and pay them off asap and be done.
All of our credit cards give us the active duty rate. Nope not them. And our cards were open after the active date also. They just appreciate our 19 years of service unlike USAA who does not give military anything special. Three military generations one medal of honor with USAA and it stops NOW. Heck no. Never ever ever again. I closed my kids' accounts after that. 14 years later and never knew about the 68.00 until it never made it into my kids' accounts. And they have always had accurate address numbers email etc.. No reason we should have not known about this apparent owed fee of who knows what for. Just take from my kids no big deal.. I would have been happy to fix it had someone told me for 14 years.
Reviewed March 16, 2016
I was with USAA for quite a few years with no issues until about a 2 years ago. My problems started when I purchased a new property that had a run down barn on it. Right off the bat I disclosed that the barn was in poor shape and it was my intention to tear it down. At that time they said no problem. After 3 no shows from an inspector they sent, she finally showed up and some time later I received notice that if my barn was not torn down by the end of March they would cancel my policy. Since it was November and I live in Indiana, where we have winter, I called them and ask for an extension. I was told that come March I would receive notice of cancellation but all I needed to do was contact them then and I would be given an extension.
I contacted them but was told I had six months that was plenty of time. I tried to explain to this lady, living in Texas, what winter in Indiana was like and there was no way that a large farm barn could be torn down during that time due to weather but she did not care. Roll the clock on a few months and I logged onto my account to find my auto insurance was cancelled. When I inquired why, I learned that a transfer from my other bank account did not go through, fair enough that wasn't USAA's issue but I did ask why I wasn't contacted and they claimed I was. I said "No I wasn't." I received no email or Postal service mail. The representative was helpful and had me redo my email notification setup. I paid the late balance and reestablished my auto insurance. Shortly after the next bill became due I checked my online account and I was cancelled again with no notification.
I called and inquired why again the money did not transfer from my other account but this time I was sure there was plenty of money available. The representative told me since the last transfer did not go through it cancelled the auto draft. I was never told that was the case even when I was discussing it with them the first time. I ask again why I wasn't notified and was told again that I was, so I said "Let's explore this further because something is wrong with my notifications." The USAA Representative was again very nice and helpful and did some test with my account by sending me a notification which did not send me an email. She stated they had been having some IT issues and this needed to be forwarded to the web people.
A couple of days later the web person contacted me and when I explained the problem she stated that wasn't in their area of service. I was unable to contact anyone who could help me. Back to the second cancellation I was very upset about it and told the representative that I was going to find insurance elsewhere. She talked me out of it and took my money by credit card. USAA cancelled my insurance anyway but since I did not receive notification I was unaware until two weeks later when I went to check on my account and it was locked out. Astonished they would do such a thing as lock me out of my accounts so that I could not see them to work on the issue. I called them and was told a bunch of crap like the system can't do this and the system can't do that. I was horrified that this company is 100% driven by the "system." There was nothing people could do because the computer said this. Problem is the "system" is messed up!
I have spent countless hours on the phone since trying to resolve all of these issues but no matter what the representatives do the "system" seems to be in control and no resolution has been made. Still to this date if I try to log in I am denied and the message says I owe money. I don't believe that I owe any money but since USAA is unable to assist in this matter I have let it ride. I know that I need to get this dealt with but I have also given up on any hope that a service Representative, as nice as they might be, will be able to help in any way. I probably will have my lawyer take over from this point because I do not like the idea of them posting I owe money. One additional problem is they have no ATMs or collection centers within 50 miles of me so the only reasonable way that I can deposit money is transfer from my other account which takes 3 days.
I am so disappointed that things went this way because previous to the start of these problems they were exceptional. I had two claims they paid without issue and my daughter who is a military wife had a couple of claims they were exceptional with. But there seems to be no resolution to my problems. This is why in the future I will stick to businesses that are more local so I can walk into their office and deal with any problems face to face. USAA is a large mess with a very courteous and helpful staff. Unfortunately they rely too heavily on a computer network that is experiencing severe issues and they are way too big to handle it effectively. So sorry USAA you are a company founded on an excellent principle with excellent people but you are a mess!
Reviewed March 15, 2016
From the very beginning: USAA assigned me realtors. Out of five eventually assigned to me from Coldwell Banker. All but one was too busy to send me listings in anything close to a timely manner. I finally found a realtor on my own with Keller ** and she got things rolling immediately. The pre-qualification and loan processor women assigned to me (while both friendly when they finally would contact me), failed timeline requirements and informing me of procedures and what was due when even after repeated, numerous emails and voicemails requesting updates. Both were grossly ineffective, inadequate and unprofessional to manage processing a loan or correct knowledge how. The two offered excuses including a sister's wedding, a flat tire, two mortgage applications being sent to wrong addresses, illness with H1N1, leaving early from work or simply not responding at all and blaming the IRS.
On several occasions the loan processor would send me an email on a Friday, after closing of business hours, on a weekend demanded documents by the upcoming Monday morning with threat of loan expiring if documents were not received. Though quoted an interest rate, APR, projected mortgage payment and closing costs for a 15yr fixed mortgage (without notice), they changed to a higher interest rate offer, APR, Discount Points and closing costs. The original projection and unexpected new dates were always considerably higher than other lenders and when I asked them why, the pre-qualification personnel said it was because the interest rates had changed and that we would inevitably be saving by taking on a 30yr mortgage at a higher interest rate if we were intending on selling the home within ten years.
This company has ultimately cost us time, money, embarrassment, distress and probably the loss of our home purchase. I do not recommend them by any means. If I could rate them with no stars, I would. My experience with USAA is that they prove themselves to be unprofessional, unable to conduct loan processing, unable to inform the buyer of important information in a timely manner, unable to correctly deliver and/or process incoming or outgoing mail for documents or applications, deliberate failure to communicate with the borrower, created demands for documents and signatures at extremely short deadlines they were nearly impossible to complete.
Though my family has been with USAA for three generations I am NOT going to be staying with them any longer for any of their business. I am currently seeking other venues for home and car insurance as well as mortgage lender. USAA proves to be an expensive and inadequate service that doesn't not represent or provide for their Clients.
Reviewed March 15, 2016
I called regarding depositing a check over the $5000 daily limit. I usually use the phone app. I was told by a service rep to go to the nearest UPS store or mail it to San Antonio. Since the nearest UPS store is 2 hours away, I UPS'd overnighted the check. It was signed for at 10:43 am. I called at 3 pm, because the check had not yet posted to my account. That service rep said it takes up to 2 DAYS for my deposit to be processed. The first rep neglected to tell me that little tidbit of information.
I talked to a supervisory, his remedy... take out a personal loan in the amount of my deposit to cover any checks that may clear before they get around to processing my deposit OR ask friends with a USAA account to transfer money for me into my account OR a cash advance on a MasterCard! Really, all such workable solutions? NOT! How about USAA training their reps to tell the truth and give out accurate information. Very unhappy with USAA. Maybe locally banking is a better answer, thought USAA was better for military families. Not so sure now.
Reviewed March 11, 2016
Back in 2007, we wanted to do a remodel and addition on our house. We asked USAA if we could refinance to get money for the project. They said yes and sent us the requested money and we began the project. 1/3 way through the project, we had an opportunity to do an additional expansion which involved more framing, for $30k more in labor and materials, and it would add significant value to the property. The workmen needed to know within a few days, as they had down time until their next project started and could knock it all out in a week to 10 days. I asked USAA for the $30k. After a 2-hour qualifying phone call, where they 100% knew we were still mid-construction with the original loan amount from them, they approved the additional money. They said that we easily qualified. Our credit was good, the home value was fine, etc. No problems they said.
During the 2-hour qualification, USAA said the interest rate would be X on it, which was higher than the interest rate on the original amount. I asked why it was more, and they said they could give me a lower interest rate and all they had to do was an appraisal. I said: "Sure, you know we have construction going on and the house is down to studs in 70% of it?" "Yes, no problem. We will order the appraisal and send the paperwork." I told the workmen to do the extra work, as I was told I was approved for the money. Well, the ongoing construction was a problem.
After the appraisal came back they refused to give the promised money because there was no CO (Certificate of Occupancy) on the home because we were doing the remodel, even though that was CLEARLY explained before they approved the additional money. So, they lied about giving us the money. Would not even give it at the previously mentioned higher rate that did not need an appraisal. No money at all, after I had the extra work done and owed the workmen. That promise of the additional funds was lie #1.
I could afford to pay the workmen, as we were still in the framing stage of the project and I had the rest of the funds that were for the finishing work; but to pay them it meant taking money from things like flooring and kitchen cabinets, appliances, bathroom fixtures, etc., and not finishing the project to get the CO. So, after pleading for help with managers at USAA, they offered a credit card, with a small limit (in relation to the funds needed to finish the project) of $10k, and they told me to put the rest on my personal credit cards and when the CO came in, they would refi the house and pay off all the credit cards. Ahh, light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks!
So the CO (Certificate of Occupancy) came in 2-3 months later when we wrapped up the finishing details, and I went to refi with USAA, and guess what, the USAA loan to value ratio formula had changed, and we did not have enough equity in our house to qualify for a refi under the new guidelines, plus "even if we could help you, your credit scores dropped with the high balance on your credit cards." (Duh! You told us to use our credit cards to finish the house!) So they denied the refi.
That promise of a refi after we got the CO was lie #2 and eventually forced us into bankruptcy a couple years later as we could not keep up with $900 month+ credit card payments on $30k worth of charges for JUST the construction portion, with all of our other bills. I sent a certified letter to then-CEO General Robles, asking for some help prior to filing bankruptcy, but got no reply other than they had received the letter and there was nothing they could do. Good ole USAA!
So then after not paying on the USAA second mortgage for years since it was discharged in the bankruptcy and had a $0 balance, and after finally recovering from the bankruptcy by improving our credit, we went to refinance with another lender and wanted to remove the lien USAA still has on the property. Of course they wanted their money and even though the bankruptcy showed a $0 balance, they would not remove the lien unless there was a full payment. So I tried to negotiate with them on a settlement. I was told they would accept 75% of the balance. So I went to talk to mortgage brokers to see if we could get the 75% they were demanding.
While pursuing this avenue, they sent a demand letter from an attorney within 30 days of our last discussion, without warning, saying the foreclosure department now had the case. Wait, what? We were negotiating and I was checking on getting the funds. When I relayed this, they "halted" the foreclosure, but still added legal fees to the total balance. Thanks USAA!
Ultimately the 2 options with USAA were: settle for 75% of the full amount as a 1 time payment, or pay the back balance and resume payments with the full amount still owed. Upon me asking questions on what the 2 options would mean as far as our credit, amongst some other questions, I got no answers for several weeks, even with follow up emails and calls. The only reply I got was stating that "We are working on the answers to your questions." Finally, on the phone, Kevin **, Rick ** and Stephanie ** stated that if we settle for the 75% it WILL be reported to the credit agencies as a settlement and we had to check out what the ramifications were on that. We were also told that if we resume payments, nothing further will be reported.
We researched and learned what a "settlement" (i.e. "short sale") on a credit report means, and it is almost as bad as a bankruptcy, and would put us in a position of only qualifying for FHA mortgages with higher interest rates and PMI requirements - even after 20% equity - for another 5 years from the date of the settlement... IF we could even qualify. Meanwhile the deadline was approaching and we need to decide if we will settle for 75% with the credit hit or resume payments. Given the settlement is almost as bad as a bankruptcy, we did not want to hit our credit that hard and we withdrew from the refi with the new lender. I ask again, and again, and again, for the questions that STILL were not answered to be answered, other than the comment from Kevin **, Rick **and Stephanie ** about reporting the settlement.
Finally, 10 days before the deadline to settle or startup payments again, and 2 months after we were told a settlement would be reported to credit agencies, we get a letter from Rick ** with answers to my questions (kind of), including the credit reporting question. I had to ask for clarification because some of the answers were non-committal or ambivalent or just wrong, like the credit reporting answer was based upon historical reporting, not future reporting like I asked. So upon clarification, David **, Office of the President, answered and said on the credit reporting question that in either case USAA will not report anything different (than the previous discharge) to the credit agencies. Thank you?? Maybe?
David ** even told me on a follow-up phone call he thought the timeframe to answer the questions originally was absurd or unreasonable or something to that effect. I reminded him he was CC'd on every email communication I made inquiring about the answers to those questions, and he did not jump in at any time. He had no reply of substance to that clarification.
So the original information given to us by Kevin **, Rick ** and Stephanie ** that they would report the settlement to credit agencies influenced our decision and we decided to not refinance, but rather decided to resume payments. Had we been told originally that they would not have reported the settlement, which would therefore not have impacted our credit, we probably would have settled instead of resumed payment and saved 25% on the balance. But by the time we were told they would not report it, it was too late to execute a refinance (1 week until the deadline). This was lie #3 from USAA, either by Kevin **, Rick ** and Stephanie **, or by David **.
David ** told me on the phone after this clarification on credit reporting he was "sorry you received incorrect information regarding the credit reporting." Once again, we were lied to, and they were "sorry." It was absurd that it took them 3+ months to answer some simple questions of what the ramifications of each situation would mean. Like, "if we resume payments, can we repay on usaa.com", "do our USAA member benefits get reinstated", really hard questions like that that took 3+ months to answer, right until 10 days to the deadline, and then the answers as it pertained to credit reporting flip-flopped, which would have changed our decision.
Bottom line, in my opinion: USAA is a company NOT to be trusted! I feel they have no honesty, honor, or dignity. They will say what they want, when they want, without any responsibility for promises made. They will break promises and/or lie repeatedly. They will drag their feet when crucial information is needed to make educated decisions. It is a sad state of affairs when they will easily lie, and ruin lives by those lies, without a second thought or an ounce of remorse. They put us into a situation to cause our bankruptcy and could care less about that.
Reviewed March 11, 2016
Where do I start? Well, first off, I am a veteran and an AT LEAST 3rd generation USAA account holder. I got my AMEX credit card and my car loan through USAA. I submitted a dispute while I was out of the country for work for my AMEX, I was told it would not be a problem to send the dispute paperwork out of country. I was never advised of the option to process dispute paperwork online. I never received the paperwork and the dispute put my card over its limit (it was a sizeable dispute). USAA then lowered my limit without telling me and refused to address the dispute error on their end saying I could not prove that I asked for the dispute to be sent to my address out of the country. I told them to go back through the recordings that we all hear about every time we call our banks. They told me that they do not hold the recordings that long!?!
At this point I lost a contract worth literally 70K because of my inability to travel, as I used my credit card specifically for this purpose and they reported me as over the limit and began damaging my credit. I tried several times to get them to remediate this error committed by USAA. They refused and as my credit was already damaged, I stopped paying. I then fell on hard times due to the loss of the contract and the crash of the markets (I am a high end technology consultant and could not find work for over 6 months). I went through my savings and this impacted my ability to make payments on my car.
I called them the day before my payment was due and they had closed early, causing me to not get approved for the deferral. At this point I stopped paying on my car as well, my credit was already destroyed and I had nothing to lose. I finally got a job and was not able to even log into my account to deposit my paycheck as they had locked the account due to my financially distressed lack of payments (the app accepts check deposits, but is tied to the online account which they locked in an attempt to strong arm me into making money appear out of thin air). After calling twice (combined hold time of more than an hour) attempting to deposit my check I finally gave up.
Reviewed March 5, 2016
We are long time USAA customers and they have always exceeded our expectations for banking and insurance, so it felt natural to trust them with our last home purchase. This was not our first mortgage, but was our first with USAA. From the beginning things didn't go well. They switched out our counselor without notifying us. They dragged their feet with getting the appraisal turned around into the home value. And they repeatedly dropped the ball and left us hanging. A department head even went so far as to send us an email and then sneak out of the office an hour earlier than she had promised for a long weekend and left us hanging.
Because of their fumbling our closing slid over a week, and we ended up losing several thousand dollars. Worst of all USAA reneged on their promise to compensate us for the extra time in hotels. When a company refuses to stand up and take account of their mistakes it says a lot about the extent of the problems. Stay far away from USAA mortgages. I wish we had read some reviews before choosing them. We would have gone with Quicken which was offering the same rates.
Reviewed March 4, 2016
I deposited a payroll check into my account, and because I've only had it for 2 months, they are holding my funds until the 8th. So much for taking care of veterans. Now I'm dealing with an eviction notice because they can't release enough for me to pay my rent. STAY AWAY FROM USAA BANKING!!!
Reviewed Feb. 29, 2016
My spouse applied for a car loan with this company to get a lower rate. We had bought the car from Toyota and used their lending for my new 2012 Prius. After 6 months with them he could change without fees, to get another loan. He called USAA. They took all his information over the phone. I did not pay any attention to what he was doing because the title was in his name only, I did not want to be involved in the loan. The loan at Toyota was in his name only, and I assumed this one would be also. I checked my credit score some time later and discovered that they reported on my credit report and I was on that loan. I was upset with my husband for getting another loan in the first place and more upset now because I was included on the loan but not on the title.
The title was another issue. They kept sending us paperwork to fill out saying they did not receive the title. We sent that in several times and finally my husband called them and told them that he had never seen the title and they should contact Toyota as he had done. The problem was not with Toyota's lending dept. or us. I just hope and pray when this car is paid off that a title will come to us. My biggest complaint is that they could put me on the loan without my consent or even aware that I was on it. My husband and I will never do business with these people again.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2016
This is just the most recent issue in a long list of bad service over the past few years. USAA is not the company it used to be. We have a separate checking account for our teenage son so that he can use a debit card. His place of employment issues paper checks. "No problem," I thought. "Most banks offer phone apps and home banking these days." We have a brand new computer but have had increasing issues every time we try to deposit at home. Initially, their deposit technology worked. Then we started receiving error messages, but the check would eventually process.
Over the weekend, though, we could no longer scan and deposit. After spending more than two hours between deposit attempts and phone calls (mostly on hold), I was told to - wait for it - get in my car and physically go to a UPS store or to mail the check. Apparently, you can deposit at UPS, but our nearest one is 20 minutes away. I said that every other bank in the U.S. has working deposit technology (including our account with a local bank) and that mailing checks biweekly was absolutely ridiculous. I had them close the account because it's completely unusable.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2016
Like many of the customers here I am fed up with USAA. After being a customer in good standing for 15 years and having all my financial and insurance policies through them, you would think they'd have some customer service skills. Recently I called as there was a mistake made on a electronic deposit to my account. I was assured that it would be fine and they could still grab it when it came in even though the deposit was missing the last number of my account. The money never arrived and I find out from a DIFFERENT customer service rep that the previous one lied.
So now to was for the kick back, 2-3 weeks to get a paper check and another 10 business days (i.e. 14 actual days) to get my money. After this, I'm going to a local Army Credit union. Completely done with these clowns. Oh and if any one from the company is reading this tell the Former General, that is your CEO, that him and his business lack any sort of integrity and it's a crying shame that he forgot where he came from.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2016
Every time you deal with customer service it takes at least one hour and forty five minutes. Banking needed to add my daughter to auto title. Took two hours and at least one hang up to find out I must refinance to add her to loan. Luckily I only owed $5,000. Of course interest rate went up but payment was not too much more. Problem was verification of my identity even though I had phone pin had to start VIP software on phone to authenticate. Appreciate security but 2 hours to add child to title.
Today balked due to high renewal for us and no accidents that we were responsible for all claims to at fault insurance. We have auto loans homeowners and four cars insured. Had competitor's quote. Allstate 25% cheaper offered 34 dollar discount. Really taking my business and $10,400 tax free member account elsewhere. They didn't care to salvage account. I will save money on all accounts and enjoy a vacation on them. What are you thinking.
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2016
Wish I had read these previous comments before regarding USAA's disturbing practice of placing holds on written deposits, i.e. checks, Money Order, etc. they 'claim' they have the authority to do this in the 'depository agreement', they tend to do this after a $29.00 NSF check, which SEEMS logical, until you find out that THEY are the ones who determine if a check is 'NSF'. With USAA checking, 'NSF' is typically not created by 'insufficient funds' rather it's created when they place 'restrictions' and 'holds' on funds rather than pay the bill i.e. self-created $29.00 fees...
The previous comments are accurate, so no need for me to repeat the same facts about USAA BUT the intentional creation of bounced checks by doing same-day draws is illegal. I've had check deposits on the first day come back 'NSF' because the funds were not in the account yet, this is generally caused when a 'refund' is processed and the funds do not appear for a day or two... What USAA claims is NSF is actually fraud because the 'agent' did not allow normal check processing and electronic processing of a day or two. For this 'agent' action, I'm actually planning to sue, because it was only done because I had an argument with the phone agent.
But the real killer about USAA and the 'Military' is that millions of people do not realize that 'Active Duty' and 'Veteran' accounts are treated differently. 'Active Duty' accounts will almost never ever get a $29 NSF fee whereas 'Veteran' or 'Retired' accounts are fair game for $29 fees and holds... This will all in up big big news with USAA sooner or later when the first lawsuit hits USAA and its 'Active Duty' military scam...
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2016
Long story short, I called and authorized a large ATM withdrawal obviously because USAA doesn't have a bank in my city. So the next day I realized they locked my account. Annoying but I figured I could call & fix it! Wrong! My account is under review for three days, so I have no Money, no gas money, no grocery money and I have three kids, so because I authorized a withdrawal I am screwed for 3 days!
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2016
Being a US disabled Vietnam War veteran I am on a fixed income as with any disabled veteran and look for a company that will treat me with respect and fair business ethics. I have (had) USAA as my homeowner's insurance company in 2015 up to now in 2016. In July of 2015 I hired a contractor to replace roof vents and we had a rain storm and they leaked causing damage in one bedroom. That was one claim. A short time later the drain to my washing machine backed up causing damages to my flooring. This is two claims all caused of no fault of mine that USAA covered in my insurance policy.
This February 2016 I had a question on my renewal of my homeowner's packet. When I called I was informed my homeowners insurance has doubled because of those two claims!! Isn't that what we have homeowner's insurance for things that you have the misfortune of needing to get repaired?? As you can imagine I was so upset and felt I was being punished for the two claims I had and also they raised my rates in order to recoup the monies they had to pay out for the repairs. There wasn't a darn thing I could do about it!
I was not notified of the increase and my mortgage company was paying the new rate which put me behind on my mortgage by a great amount that I don't know if I'll be able to get caught up... All because of their greed and no respect to my wellbeing! Aren't they supposed to take care of their customers when it's time to?? Boy they took care of me alright!! $$$?? Doubling my rates!
I don't believe in my 60 years I have ever been treated this badly and shown just what a number I am to them and nothing more. I will do my best to tell my military brothers to beware of the business practices of USAA!! It's too bad there are laws to hide company practices from you. After all you pay your hard earned money for these already high rates!! I can't afford these rates now! How dare them have any word 'military' in their vocabulary!!! Another veteran they DID in!! Thank you for taking the time to read this. Think twice before choosing USAA $$$.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2016
I see plenty of stories here about NSF fees. Well in my experience with USAA I've never had an issue with them overturning a fee. So long as you aren't chronically overdrawing your account USAA is typically willing to overturn NSF fees. I've never had an issue with their customer service either. As the old saying goes "you get more bees with honey than with vinegar, be courteous to them and they will be the same to you." Overall USAA is a great bank, they don't have minimum account requirements, and as a bonus, they refund up to 15$ in atm fees in a month.
Reviewed Feb. 1, 2016
I had a charge of $72.45 go through my account. I only had $70.77 in my account. I was told to charge it only be $70 so I figured I had enough money. I was charged $29 for the two dollar difference then the account was returned and I was charge $45 from my insurance company because I didn't have a dollar and some odd change in my account. Every other bank that I talk to people about when you have been a customer with them for over 10 years has covered the charge and just charge you nonsufficient funds fee. Not USAA. They decide that they can't help a veteran out - that they are going to just keep charging nonsufficient funds fees because he let it go through. Again my payday was the night of the second transaction. I get paid every month at the same time. They do not care about the veterans or about the people.
Reviewed Feb. 1, 2016
Identity theft leads to rolling $29 overdraft charges to the tune of $444.57. After weeks of phone calls & countless hours of explanation and hold time... they understood & expressed empathy towards my predicament but couldn't figure out how to rectify the problem. I sat through multiple transfers to bevy of managers. Weeks had gone by... a few more passed... then they contacted me and I was instructed that I would have "restricted access to my checking account" until I paid their self-accrued balance of $444.57. USAA has since 'sold' my 'debt' to some collection agency... further smearing my credit.
On top of 'restricted access' to my checking account they restricted access to my Insurance (homeowners, auto, and personal articles, etc.), my money markets/investments, and my home equity loan. I was quite perturbed for I have been with USAA for over 30 years. I recommended them to anyone who would ask or listen. I even felt they had the warmest, most competent customer service in any industry! My USAA 'house of cards' tumbled and burned...
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2016
Ever see the commercials for USAA Federal Savings Bank? If not watch the video using the link: **. I have been a customer with USAA for over 20 years. I was charged a $29 NSF by USAA for a 23 cent transaction. That's right 23 cent! I called USAA, spoke to Rhonda at extension ** trying to get my $29 credited back to my account, as I am laid off and have no income, that $29 is needed. But USAA has refused to refund the $29 NSF Fee they charged my account because USAA claims there was not enough money in my checking account to cover a 23 cent transaction (But in reality there was money available).
So here I am, unemployed, fighting with USAA Federal Savings Bank to refund the $29 they charged me for a 23 cent transaction. Think this is unfair? Yeah it is! Write your comments on USAA's social media page. Maybe USAA will stop charging NSF fees on petty ** and really stand behind their claim of "WE KNOW WHAT IT MEANS TO SERVE". I needed that $29 USAA took from me and refused to refund!!!
Reviewed Jan. 25, 2016
USAA prides themselves on the best quality service for the armed forces, veterans and their family. They have been absolutely HORRIFIC in handling fraudulent cases. It's been 5 days and they first declined my case when it is CLEARLY fraudulent. Their lack of due diligence and handling the activity is a NIGHTMARE. I can't believe this company takes "care of" our armed forces and veterans. I would HIGHLY recommend NEVER to do banking with them EVER!
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2016
Be aware, that by depositing a payroll check or personal checks into your accounts USAA puts a HOLD on your deposits, so don't be expecting to gain access to your funds anytime soon. When talking to their associates they give you different answers to your questions, never on the same page.
Reviewed Jan. 19, 2016
I've been a USAA auto insurance and banking customer for a very long time. The heart-warming commercials they air about "serving military families" is complete and utter bull. They don't care about any of their customers. My accounts have always been in good standing and yet they (as many other customers have stated) will withhold deposits for ten whole days. I once deposited a much-needed cashier's check to PAY BILLS and all but $500 (the check was for $2000) was held for ten days. I don't understand how they feel this is the right thing to do, especially in this day and age of electronic banking.
The check I deposited had already cleared in two business days and yet I had to wait another eight days to have access to MY money! Come on, USAA! Do you have zero compassion for your customers?? Some of us have to pay bills and buy FOOD. This is insane. I've since taken my business to a local community bank that treats me like an actual human being. USAA should be ashamed of how they treat military families.
Reviewed Jan. 19, 2016
Back in 11/15 I transferred 2 balances. The smaller transfer... No problem. The transfer Check for $4500 was sent to Synchrony BANK with the WRONG account number on it. Talked to Customer Service Rep.on 12/24 who said he'd take care of everything. I find out 2 weeks later NOTHING was done AFTER promising he'd take care of the situation and find out where the $4500 went... Synchrony had no record of receiving USAA's check with the wrong account number... He didn't forward the complaint for research on the money or even forward the email to their Back Accounting dept.
This is Jan. 19, 2016 & I not only owe and still paying Synchrony $4500 but I owe and am making payments to USAA for $4500!!! I am beyond frustrated! Have talked to several Customer Service reps. who promised to take care of this and have let it slip through the cracks and NOT followed through with this. I am at my wit's end and beyond disappointed and frustrated! I'm dealing with Executive Resolutions Dept. directly now. I'm praying THIS Rep. can fix this ORDEAL. This has been a nightmare!
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2016
Today is day 2 since my brokerage investment account was closed. I have tried in vain to access my online account and when I called this people they tell me I can't do business with them anymore so I asked the rep when should I expect my money to be refunded to my banking account and this rep has the nerve to tell me, ''Soon." So I told I'm soon is a very relative time and I want a precise time. He is like, I have to be patient. I feel robbed and being a military member serving this beautiful nation so that we can all enjoy some what others can't, I feel insulted and I cannot express how deeply I am disappointed. I would not recommend this institution at all, if Regions Financial Corporation had a brokerage I would have definitely stuck with them, they have very friendly customer service rep and they try their best. Duces with USAA "proudly frustrating our members in service".
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2015
I have been with USAA for over 8 years. When my ex-husband was stationed in Okinawa, this bank was great. However...the past year USAA's customer service and the way they run their business has gone down the drain. They hold money for no reasons whatsoever (probably because the bank is tanking), you can't get any decent customer service...ever. I just actually hung up with them DEMANDING to speak to a manager and was told I had to get a callback. I heard a jerk in the background say "I'm not taking her call." So there was a manager available but they just refused to help me.
This is the 10th time THIS YEAR that USAA has decided to place my money on a hold. It's less than a week from Christmas and I need that money for presents and they are refusing to give it to me. I have spoken with the person who gave me the check I deposited and sure enough they say that the check has already cleared their account. So why is USAA holding my money? Also they don't secure ANYTHING.
I have gotten my bank account information stolen TWICE this year...well now 3 times if you count a unauthorized charge (which they actually did give me back that money). But I want to close my account and they are refusing to remove the hold so I can get my money and close my account. This is what banks do when they are about to go under.
USAA needs to quit using their members' money to fix mistakes they have made. This is by far the worst possible bank to be with. They say they help military but according to many forums and other reviews I have read online they do nothing but ** the military. I am giving one star because it won't let me give ZERO STARS. Leave USAA if you are with them. This bank is bad news. Signed a pissed off member that has been with USAA for 8 years. BTW joined a credit union that I can trust. Y'all can kindly shove it.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2015
I've been with USAA just over a year. I have multiple accounts because their rates are awesome. But when I try to pay a bill it takes anywhere from 7-20 days for it to process. I tried to pay my insurance and they NEVER pull the money so I always think I have extra money, and then they are complaining about the money. I'm switching to a new insurance. On 19 Nov. '15 I proposed to the love of my life (it was a "yes"). I bought her a ring from a grant I got for school. I went to pay the December payment and they told me today that it was insufficient funds because they never pulled their money. Now I'm screwed. Thanks USAA.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2015
My experience with USAA has been a nightmare. For the last year I have been fighting this case and have had no success. I wish I had did more research and read some of these reviews before I opened an account with them. First of all, if something fraudulent happens on your account... then you are screwed and held accountable. How is it that someone can walk into USAA with supposedly just my account number, cash fake checks into my account, receive the cash from the fake checks before they are noticed and when the checks don't clear, I'm the one held accountable and my account goes negative $2200. All my information is with me. None of my checks are missing, neither is my debit card yet the teller at USAA claims that the person posing as me gave them my driver's license, which is a LIE because I have it on me and I have never lost it.
I asked to see a manager at the headquarters in San Antonio and they sat me down on a video chat with someone who was clearly not in any management position, who then directed me to the fraud department. This so called "fraud department" who never contacted me for an investigation decided it was my fault. Because they refuse to show me the tape of "myself" committing this crime, I'm just going to assume it was an inside job because the forged signature on the back of the checks matched the tellers deposit slip handwriting, not to mention the fact that my name was spelled wrong. And it just happened to be the same teller on both days these fake checks were deposited. What they won't admit is that in February of this year a woman was busted for a check fraud ring and one of the banks affected was USAA. Bank of America, and IBC was affected too but they gave the money back to their customers... but what did USAA do?
They had the audacity to say it was me or someone close to me like a family member. Why would I screw myself over and furthermore WHY on earth would I use my own account information to do it? Like I said its all on tape but they said the only way the tapes could be reviewed is if I took them to court. So USAA took all funds from my savings and checking account to cover for the negative $2200.00 that was stolen, and the $900.00 that they couldn't get out of my bank accounts they turned me over to collections who have been harassing me for months. USAA makes billions off stealing money from hard working people, knowing it would be really hard to sue them. And I have called several lawyers to just look at my case and ask for advice or an estimate on how much it would be to take them to court and I have had no returned calls and the two lawyers that I spoke to said they are not taking any more fraudulent cases.
Someone from USAA contacted me after I left a bad review on their website but I have not heard back from them. Instead they updated my current address since I have moved and now the collection agency is sending me the statements to my current address so that alone tells me they have no intention on fixing this or giving me my money back. They also cut off online access to my account so I can't see the activity on my accounts. And as far as USAA contacting me, unless they are telling me that they are going to put all the money back in my account and take me off the collections list then I have nothing more to say to them, and I will continue writing reviews to anyone who will listen to me since that is all I have left to do.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2015
Ok so everyone knows when you get a money order, it is just like cash right?! USAA has been putting my money orders that I deposit to pay my bills for 10 days. It's horrible!! Everytime I think "ok maybe they will get better", they don't! They keep charging me 29 dollar fees when I have more than enough to cover but they reject the payments because they are keeping a lock and hold on a money order!! Don't bank here!!! They scam you out of your money!!!
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2015
If you do not live where there is an actual USAA location do not bank here. I live where there apparently is NO service. I can't even deposit CASH into my account from a local ATM!!! Not only that, the way they keep track of your checks that come in and out makes no sense. They send a check back, then 2 days later they charge a fee and tell you about it. You have NO overdraft protection which you desperately need when you have no alternative way of depositing money into your account except direct deposit... unless you have some other secret account with thousands of dollars in it to use as protection! I have never had so many problems with bounced checks in my life as I have had with this ridiculous institution. Do NOT open an account here.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2015
USAA's bill pay states an arrival date for the check. Lately, the checks are not arriving until 15 days or more after that almost getting my Aunt evicted from her home and almost resulting in the loss of her insurance. Ridiculous. Customer support is terrible.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2015
Do not use this company for banking, whatever you do. They used to be excellent but in the past three years, have drastically gone downhill. They randomly hold checks for random amounts of time, up to 10 business days. Money orders are cash, right??? Well, at every other bank they are but not at USAA. They will hold your money order which is supposed to be cash for anywhere up to 10 business days too. Don't rely on them if you need your money like an ordinary person.
Whenever you pay a money order in through UPS, it will go on hold. Where I live, there's no other way to put cash in. Then, their customer service will have the nerve to tell you that to them, money orders are not cash. That you owe them $29 in fees because you tried to get money into your bank account quickly to cover your bills. Please hear me, go to a local credit union or local bank where you can speak face to face and use them instead. USAA are scoundrels and only care about charging you fees.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2015
This company has TERRIBLE customer service. I called multiple times over a course of 4-5 MONTHS about an email I had received after opening a new checking account. The email states to open a new checking account by June 18, 2015. Which I did. Sign up for automatic deposits and have them be a certain amount within a certain amount of time. Which I did. Not ONE time did ANY rep tell me that I had to accept it within certain dates. Being May 18th. I accepted the offer on May 15th. They NEVER told me to accept after this date.
I called and called and called. Asking for my $300 deposit. Each time getting a different answer to my question. Showing I did accept the offer, I am eligible for the offer. Next I didn't accept the offer, and am not eligible. Next it was, "Give it a few days and the money will be there." It never was. BIG SURPRISE! Call again, and they "escalate" it. In the end I spoke with Travis in management and he was absolutely NO HELP. I stated I would make a BBB complaint about bad business and change my accounts to another bank of to which he replied with "You have to do, what you have to do." WOW!!! What a bunch of **!!!
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2015
I lost my debit card so I called in to see what can be done to expedite me another one or transfer money to another account being that I had no checks. First they said my account was restricted from doing any transfers due to a suppose fraud which not true. So I had to order another one to be received in 2-3 business days. Ok fine. In 3 business days I never received my card so I called back in and found out that my card was sent through routine mail and I wouldn't get it for at least 7-10 BUSINESS days. In the meantime mind you I work for Uber and need gas money. There's a financial center 2 hours and 30 minutes away that I would have to drive to get my funds but my gas is on E. So I tried to have the restriction lifted so that I could transfer money and was denied even though the "fraud" was never true.
I was given the worse treatment and attitudes and they really could care less if I got to work or not. I have nobody to call for money and was relying on my funds for gas being that I commute 2 hours to work and then drive for Uber. The representative suggested that I could make a payment on my maxed out credit card and use the funds for gas, So I did and then they said that the available funds wouldn't be available for 7 days and my payment couldn't be returned to me. They tricked me. The available credit finally came on the next day in the amount of 2 dollars. These people are the worse people in the world, racist, uncompassionate, deceitful and have no desire to help one in an emergency situation. I'm closing my account for good, and will not recommend this bank.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2015
This bank is always putting a hold on my checks for 10 days. I'm working and have bills to pay and kids to feed. I want my money. When the ** I get it. It's my money I want it now.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2015
Here is my story... I called them one day and they told me "Oh you're not married to service member." I was like "Wait what the hell did you say???" So after that I was like "That is my husband. When did I divorce his ass????" Then she was like "Oh I'm sorry." Um hello my name is the same as my husband right? Then they said "When did you get married?" So I told them the date and all to find out couldn't do mobile deposits. One of the worker there told me do Direct deposit. Hello if I wanted to do that I would of by now. I was fighting with them for 2 weeks. Why the hell would I pay 25 dollars to open an account? Really now.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2015
The USAA international wire services in San Antonio is the worst experience in my banking history. This department rejects international wires outright without contacting the source bank nor the member in order to clarify the situation. It has been an nightmare dealing with this department with absolutely no customer service, followup, nor courtesy to the client. USAA is incompetent in receiving international wires and incur enormous fees for the sender. As a result of their rejection policy, the sender loses the transfer fees plus the change of money fees. Really a nightmare dealing with this bank.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2015
I recently deposited three cashier checks and was told that they would have a hold until the funds became available. This is frustrating only because I had cash but I was unable to deposit it. USAA suggested that I deposit into a local bank and wire the funds. I asked: "If I need a local bank why do I need USAA?” The customer service was horrible and was told a supervisor would call me back within 24 hours, long after I needed assistance. As convenient as USAA claims to be, I'm still amazed at how anyone can be successful when I can deposit cash anywhere.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2015
USAA used to be a great bank years ago but has gone completely downhill in recent years. They will place long and unnecessary holds on your hard earned checks. I started a new job and my first paycheck was a paper check since I started in the middle of a pay period. THEY PLACED A 10-DAY HOLD ON MY CHECK. I have NEVER deposited a bad check in my life. Way to treat your loyal customers like crooks, USAA.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015
After doing business with them for 6 years they closed my accounts without notice, and are currently holding onto several thousand dollars of my money. This is a bank that is supposed to support its nation's military and veterans, and does neither. What a piss poor excuse for a bank. I wish I had read reviews before I opened an account with them, because I never would have had I done so!
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
We recently got married and we combined our bank account in USAA and we had 2000 dollars from our wedding. We deposited a check that was a fraud from a well trusted friend and the bank deposited that amount and gave us "credit" on our account. I sent the money and then the check bounced. USAA wouldn't do anything even though they were the ones who loaned us our money. So we lost all of our money that people had been so nice to give us. Screw USAA.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2015
I was late on my USAA personal loan and as a punishment, USAA has made it where I can no longer deposit checks with my phone. Also when I use a laptop to log on they have given me limited service using their online banking web app. The checking account is in the positive and don't see why they are limiting the checking account service because I am late on a USAA personal loan.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2015
I called in May of 2015 about a billing dispute with DirecTV. I paid their $35 stop auto payment fee and changed my atm card. USAA paid them anyway today and then some. I'm out $300 and they refuse to let me dispute the bill. Everyone be aware that USAA has a special agreement with DirecTV and most probably some sort of kick back to assure them of any monies they "claim" they're owed. Used to be a good bank. Not anymore. I emptied my accounts and stopped my direct deposit. Took everything to another bank. Not a smart business decision on their part.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2015
I've been doing business with USAA for about 10 years now, here's my story. I deploy in 9 days and my house finally sold. I deposited my check via US Postal Service (because there are NO locations near me and any check over 5k has to be mailed in) and as usual, they put a 10 day hold on it. I asked if would be an issue if I had them release some of the funds. Not all of it just enough to pay for an apartment (first month's rent+ deposit) for my pregnant wife and 2 kids since I'm leaving soon and won't be able to buy a new house in time.
I was told that wouldn't be an issue. So, I had to wait until my check reached them before I could request them to release some of the funds because again, I had to mail this to them. When I called, they told me they were not allowed to. Now, if I hadn't have banked with previous banks in the past where this exact issue has happened, and they were able to release the funds (without an issue what so ever), I would have accepted this answer. But since I have, I didn't. I asked a Manger who began to give me this long drawn out speech on how me and my family can go screw themselves. At least that's my interpretation of what she was trying to say.
Now, being a soldier, I'm sure this wasn't the first time nor will it be the last time that this financial institution runs into this issue or similar issues. And, I was indeed shocked at the lack of support that they had for their Service Members. They parade around as if they support us and they understand our unique situations as if they take care of "their own." But the hard truth is, they don't. I will get MY money after I deploy. And on that day, I will no longer be doing business with them. I've been shown far more support with my credit union (than with USAA) who also pays a day early. Everything is great until you have an issue.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2015
I'm trying to get a new VA mortgage. The house is a new build. I started dealing with USAA 6/22/15. I told everyone I talked to there that the house was a new build. When I start the actual loan 8/31 after I have a signed contract I'm informed the builder needs a VA builder ID #. They offered no help in telling me how he could get it. Could have told me in the beginning.
2 weeks later he gets it and call to start the loan. I'm told I need to speak to someone to lock in the current rates. Thinking that's the only way to go forward I say ok. Before I FedEx the loan application back I checked the rates and they dropped. 25%. Even though I haven't sent in the paperwork that says to proceed, I cannot stop this and start a new application with the lower rate. I will have to wait till Dec or pay penalties on top of the higher interest rates. They didn't tell me I could have continued with the mortgage without locking in the rates then. BEWARE! They don't disclose everything up front.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2015
I am extremely disgusted. I had my daughter take cash to deposit at a USAA branch location and was advised they could not deposit cash. She was then told to go next door and get a money order and then come back and make the deposit. Once she completed this, she then returned and made the deposit. The teller then placed a hold on a partial amount of the funds for 10 days. IT WAS CASH to begin with and now I have to wait 10 days to get my OWN money back. I called and spoke to several people only to be told that NO ONE at USAA is authorized to reverse a hold. I will be CLOSING this account immediately upon the release of MY MONEY. I've been a customer for over 10 years and NEVER AGAIN!!!
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2015
My account was charged off with fraudulent fees. The VA tried to deposit two compensation checks. One was 600 and the other was $5000. USAA sent back my $600 which was then rerouted to my correct account. They took the $5k. Took the $200 in fraudulent fees illegally from a check that cannot be liened, then sent me circles claiming my account was actually still opened. Told me to drive 2 hours to the nearest location to get my rent check issued. I did. Only to find out that the charge off dept reclosed my account (mind you, this is after they issued another ATM card to me) and issued a check for the remaining amount, minus their fees of course, sent regular mail. Will get it some point next week. So now, I am going to be homeless and no way to fix this. Driving back 2 hours to 'home' with less than a half a tank. Dead in the water thanks to this bank. VA should refuse their routing number. Military bank my **. Frauds. Stay away.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2015
We got a Conventional Loan. Real Estate Agent assigned. 2 weeks later, I called USAA to inquire where our R.A. was. Because there was nothing available to purchase, she didn't feel the need to contact. I fired her and got a new one. All I kept getting were houses that had either been bid on, or had 12 people waiting in line. Then I got proactive. I placed an ad on Craigslist and stated what I was looking for and for what price. Luck have it, a Real Estate Agent was looking to sell for a tax credit. When they found out the Lender was USAA, they 'suggested' we shop around for a different Lender. Smart move. I was told to ask for a "Good Faith Estimate" which is required by Law to disclose.
USAA said "We don't do Good Faith Estimates until the contract is signed" and I'm all "When that means I've chosen YOU as a Lender and I'm not able to shop around." I got a snicker. That upset me SO MUCH that I chose to work with the lender that the seller recommended. When I was getting the prequalify paperwork, and while on hold, I Googled USAA Mortgage Reviews and OMG 1 star ratings. I brought this to the attention of the person who was assisting me and they said "Oh, we are aware of the ratings. We are going through a new change in the system." and I'm all "Ok... I'm putting my trust that this will be a good experience." HA! I DO NOT recommend USAA AT ALL! Listen to your intuition. It's always right.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2015
Went through almost entire mortgage process for a conventional 30 year loan. Two weeks before closing they say appraiser says I need to paint the house in certain areas. I do so, appraiser comes back out and says it wasn't good enough and they won't approve the loan. This was for a conventional loan! Originator lied about telling me where to paint - they said there was no record of it (all verbal) to me and my Realtor. Call backs take at least a day and all originator have like 3 managers so getting answers is impossible.
My financial deadline is 5 days from now and I just found all this out yesterday! I know how to find a new lender. Also was locked in at 3.25% then had to go through a different program once they started digging went up to 4.0%! Please save yourself the trouble of starting with the people - they lie and are horribly ignorant. Everyone warned me about USAA but their low interest rate sucked me in. Do not get involved with this company, they are crooks.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2015
I have been using USAA Banking since 1988 and up until recently they have been loyal to their customers. I have been going through financial hardship since Oct 2013 since I have been out of work and unable to land a job yet and have very little income to pay the bills I have with USAA. I have lost count of how many representatives I have repeatedly spoken to about it. I recently fell behind on a personal loan and they decided with no contact at all to charge off the loan and close it, which I still have to pay off.
I have spoken with several people about this and it is paid up to date now. My husband is planning on sending the final payment to them and they have it on record. Nobody said a word or sent me any notice of this affecting anything else, but to my surprise I received a letter in the mail from them that they have decided to close my credit card account which is paid up to date because of the loan.
USAA has lost points with me for having the rudest customer service reps and for not listening to customers who are struggling financially. As soon as I find another bank, I am taking all my accounts elsewhere. I may not have been in the military, but I served this country for 9 years contracting for the DOD. Shame on you for not treating customers with respect.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2015
There is no place to deposit cash in Illinois, so I was told I could deposit cashier's checks at a UPS store. The first time I did it, they held the funds. I called and they said if I establish a history of depositing via USPS cashier's checks it wouldn't happen again and it didn't for over a year. It's the postal service for goodness sake, not a fly by night place. Today I deposited 3 USPS cashier’s checks, like I normally do and they held them all for 10 days! So I called them and asked them to release the hold since I did as I was instructed over a year ago and established a deposit pattern with the same post office.
No luck, so my bills have to wait 10 days to be paid. I am closing my account as soon as my funds are released. What a terrible business practice for customers that live in an area that does not have a USAA branch. Nice way to treat military families. After all, aren't cashier's checks supposed to be the same as cash??? I am beyond angry. USAA SECURE CHECKING **. This account currently has funds on hold.

Reviewed Sept. 5, 2015
I have been with USAA for 15 years. I was always very happy with their service and how helpful they were in the past. No more! I received an email saying I was pre-approved for an auto loan. I had been thinking about it but hadn't made up my mind. When I got that email I went online to check it out. It said "You have been pre-approved for an auto loan with a 2.75% fixed rate APR." There was nothing about "as low as" or "possible" in that sentence! I still took some time thinking it over and then decided I would do it. I filled out the application, I went to the car buying service pages, and basically worked myself into a mood of anticipation and excitement.
I got an email saying my application was approved and set up an appointment with the dealer. I thought I should go on the website and complete the next steps so that I would have that done when I went to my test drive. The next step was choosing which payment plan I wanted... AT 7.24%!! I called and got a rude person who informed me that I didn't qualify for 2.75%, that the loan was too small, and the vehicle was over 7 years old. I don't know what that has to with the price of beans but anyway.... I told her what my offer said. She told me that it said "as low as." Now, I have been reading for over 50 years! I hope I have gotten it down by now. That is not what it says.
After that call and two emails, one of which said I should have clicked on a couple of links to find out they weren't actually offering me what my offer said, I am angry and no longer feel like going car shopping at this time. I am also in the process of removing my money from USAA bank. By the way, the car dealer offered me 2.99% to try to keep the sale. Better than the people I have already paid back two loans to!
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2015
I have never been so disgusted with a bank in my life. They claim to be for the military but they screw the military over. They freeze your account without your knowledge and don't give you a valid reason and when you call the customer service number they have attitudes and give you the run around when things are wrong with your account. They are the worst bank ever and I don't recommend them to anyone.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2015
It took 5 calls to get an answer. There was some fraud to my account, I called to get an answer. My account is overdrawn by 13000. I didn't deposit any money to my account but yet I'm told I'm responsible for paying back the 13,000. I don't believe this **...
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2015
I have been with USAA since 2005. Not all my experience is bad but not all have been good. The last years I have seen a different USAA. USAA has built a platform on helping the soldiers and veterans of America but has put profits ahead of each one of them. For the past three years I have seen USAA change. Recently my income changed too so on one of my accounts I became neg. but I had two other accounts with USAA my car loan and car insurance. After the neg. account USAA has since made it their mission to give me a hard time from locking me out of their website so I could not pay bill when asked about my statement was told to go online to change to paper statement but I was locked out. I had to keep calling them for over two weeks to finally to get copies of statement on my account then hit wall again to get copy of contracts on each account.
After that I was told they could not find a check I had sent through my bank online. When told by my bank that they would stop payment on check and send them a proof of payment it was ok everything good just call in to pay. Two day later I get an email that they post that check to my account and I was going to be penalized. But since I had told to Mrs ** from USAA account and she called my bank. I had a copy of her statement saying she talked to my bank and knew that the check was canceled and it would take two to five business days before those funds were refunds to my account so I could pay over the phone. Well then was looked over because I wrote down and asked for a copy of conversion sent to my email or fax to email.
Now today I was told that I'm a month behind on my insurance because they did not receive a payment in July. When talking to the customer service we went through my payment history. My insurance bill is due on the 4th of each month so to pay on time I have to pay before that date. I went to my online banking account and looked at my bank statements. In May I did not have a late payment on the 4th because I paid on the 04/29/2015 which covered May. On June the 4 my account was not past due because I paid on 05/29/2015. At the end of that month I paid on the 06/25/2015 for July. She told me that since they did not receive a payment from me in July I'm late because it show a no payment.
Now if you can remember I pay my bill ahead of the time so the payment that I sent in July was for August and if you have been reading you would know that the check I sent on 07/27/2015 for August was lost then found three weeks later. After talking to the customer service I was told that she could not do anything about correcting the information in the system. I would have to call back Monday. It has been like this with them since May. Each month it's something new. Always a mess up that they will TRY to help YOU correct when it is their fault.

Reviewed Aug. 20, 2015
My problem started about a week ago when I found out a company had gotten my debit card info without my consent. I called the bank to see what my options were. I was told that the best thing to do would be to close the account and open a new one, which I did. About 3 days later I called to make sure I would have access to my paycheck when it is deposited, and I was told I would, my paycheck is deposited and I go to withdraw it only to find out the debit card is blocked. I called and I am told the card was fine to try again. When I do the same thing happens. I call back and after being put on hold for over an hour, I am told my account is under review and I would not have access to any of my money. WHAT?
I am so disgusted with them because no one told me this would happen and I would have no access to my money. I mention this to the supervisor, telling him that I am an insulin dependent diabetic and I needed my money to get my meds. He very rudely told me that he understood it was my money but I still would have no access to it until they finish their review. And I have been a customer with this bank for almost 5 years. I have been treated and talked to by this bank in a manner I never thought was possible. This is a bank I would never recommend anyone.
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2015
USAA is converting over to chips in their credit cards. They send an email, send a card in the mail and give 60 days to activate the card - if the card is not activated within 60 days the card expires. My son is deployed and contacted me concerned about his card expiring while on deployment - he knows of others deployed that have had their credit card expire due to the chip conversion and they incurred/are incurring late fees on their direct billed accounts as well as not having any money when hitting ports. Per USAA, all (3) reps I talked to say there is nothing they can do to delay the conversion. In addition, the CEO's office said there is nothing they can do and that active duty service members are not their only customer base and they have to take everyone into account.
How disgusting of a company leaving our active duty service members at financial risk and not even apologizing and wanting to do something about it. And then being so callous as to say they are not their only member base. This is reprehensible!! The banking part of this company should be boycotted for their attitude and not putting processes in place to take care of those on active duty. I highly recommend active duty go elsewhere to bank - especially with the CEO's office not even caring about what has happened and is happening to their members on deployment. SHAME ON USAA!!! This is not the same company that I started with 40 years ago.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2015
I transferred money from Pentagon Federal Credit checking account to USAA checking account in order to make a mortgage payment and USAA put a hold on a portion of my transfer money albeit I've been positively transferring money back and forth without any blemish or error. The hold is for five business days which is ludicrous. Just another tactic for the bank to control and attempt to make more money off of consumers.
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2015
USAA consistently delays posting of direct deposits, refunds to my personal account. I opened an account with Navy Federal and not only do they post deposits and refunds as soon as they are received they also show pending direct deposits and ATM refunds to your account much sooner. I'm sure every financial institution has problems. However USAA is leading in my book on the con side. Now researching other institutions to transfer my banking.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2015
As a physician I saw a patient who had been in an accident and had USAA insurance. My billing person immediately submitted a claim for the office visit - not a big deal. Six weeks later I received a letter saying that the claim must have my medical license number on it - in over 15 years of practice NO ONE had ever required me to put my license number on the claim. So I resubmitted the claim with my license number - only to get another letter advising me that they reserved the right NOT to reimburse me for my services if I had not submitted a perfect "clean" claim within 30 days of seeing the patient! (Of course, they did not advise me that there was a problem until well after this deadline!)
So I simply had to eat it - no question that I had provided a service to their customer - a service which should have been covered, but for which they found/created an excuse not to pay. It sounds like the same thing that customers on this site are complaining about - very poor customer service and outright lies. I will NEVER again see another patient with this insurance, and never pass up the opportunity to advise people to steer clear of this company! If they have low rates from screwing around those who provide services to their customers, you do not want to do business with them!
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2015
My husband died suddenly and left me with no life insurance and his only policy 401k was left to his two kids from previous marriage which I did not know. I explained to USAA that I did not know about his loan that he added me online on the computer at his work without my authorization. They refused to accept that although it was done online and not our home computer. They immediately started to threaten me and said, my credit would be negatively impacted and they would start collection which they did. I was crying and said, on your site you have a option for solutions to help people in hardship. Please help me.
I was escalated to several departments and would be left on hold for up to 40 minutes. They also went into my accounts (I am a veteran), they changed my online account where I cannot see my accounts like I used to and made it very difficult to do anything online and it says, you owe late fees etc., to us and it continues to send me to collection department and I repeat everything again and again. They have closed my personal individual checking account and then the auto insurance raised my rates and said, because I am in collection and my credit score is so poor now.
They are without any ethics and they are not there to serve the veterans as they advertise. They are a mass of people that work there that are without any compassion and integrity. They charged me fees that snowballed and resulted in further causing my credit to suffer and they told me it would prevent me from getting another checking account for 7 to 10 years. I explained I am buried alive. My husband left me nothing and I've lost his income.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2015
Loan process deeply deceptive and deeply flawed. Was solicited for auto finance loan when modifying existing auto insurance policy upon purchase and sale of vehicles. Offered very low rate and approved quickly. Instructed to execute loan documents that were delivered electronically. Documents executed with completion verification on July 13. Called on August 7 to inquire as to funding status and was told there were a number of additional document requirements that online process did not address. The loan offer would most probably expire prior to completion of process and the loan closing documents that I executed have nothing to do with closing a loan. In sum, the loan process does not appear to result in loan closure even with loan document execution and confirmation of loan completion.
Bottom line is, they wasted hours of my time with an unsolicited low rate loan offer that apparently can never really be closed or funded. It's an interesting business model. Totally aggravate your customers (member since 1999) with fictitious loan offers. I assume the end game being that by the time customers realize the offer was fictitious they will be forced to actually complete a loan under far less favorable terms. Fortunately, I do not need the loan. Unfortunately, I cannot recoup the time I wasted on this farce.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2015
USAA was a wonderful bank until my husband and I filed an insurance claim. Then our whole life went to hell. The bank has no safeguards and they allowed us to be hacked and our identity stolen. The insurance adjuster Betty ** lied to us allow our supposed landlord to use our insurance and gave out confidential information on our account. Also people need to understand they are not a federal bank. USAA is a faceless bank operating under the insurance company. So in other words it is an insurance company that owns a bank.
My husband's account was cyberly stolen out of the bank and they have yet to rectify the situation. Also it is a member own bank which means if another member does not like your complaints you may look up and they will be stalking you all the way from the great state of TEXAS. They will not take accountability for their banking practices. They use unlicensed contractors when filing insurance claims and they do not safeguard your personal information.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2015
I recently have been a victim of a scam and received nothing but the run around with USAA. Rude customer service reps blaming me, hang ups and being on hold for half the day just for them to tell me the department I need is closed! They are saying I am responsible for lost funds but yet legally isn't the bank responsible to tell me immediately when something is suspicious in my account? They let several checks be deposited without confirmation of receiving funds. The first time they should have verified funds and if it wasn't right then I should have been notified IMMEDIATELY to shut things down before it got worse. I feel like they left me hanging on purpose. The rudest lady I talked to said they've seen this before, so my question is this should have been caught right away.
Instead they tell me they are stopping my account and not doing business with me any longer. Mind you, I'm still waiting to hear from someone and I can't get any information on my account until this so-called investigation is done. I need to catch these people because after researching on my own I found this person has a number of scams out there. I need legal advice but of course no financial way to get the aid. I have a family and don't want my credit to be affected but of course I feel alone and like USAA wants to prolong this so I am in trouble and end up owing the bank in the end even though it should have never gotten past that first check! Thanks for helping your service men and women by leaving them in debt, alone and stressed!
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2015
USAA will steal your money and their representatives will constantly lie to you. They can't even get their story straight. I deposited money in my brokerage account, but when I tried to buy any stock, I got an error saying I couldn't. The various reps I talked to said either it was a available to trade (uh, no, no matter how many times I tried), or gave me different excuses as to why I couldn't trade, how long until I could, or what I had to do to be able to. Often times they said I had to call a number, but that the office wasn't open atm, so I would have to call later (convenient, right?). Since I couldn't use my money for the purpose I deposited it (and opened a BROKERAGE account) for, I decided to transfer it back to my bank account... guess what? I got an error message saying I couldn't do that either!
Again, various reps gave me various excuses... told me I had to call offices "later" because they weren't open now. Told me that I need to jump through more security hoops to get MY MONEY back to MY ACCOUNT. I already set up a secure connection between the two accounts, and they didn't seem to care about security when taking my money. Why do they care so much about giving it back? Obviously "security" is complete BS, makes no sense! Anyway, after being put on hold for 30 minutes by one rep, he told me that I had to call back tomorrow to get to the office who handles transfers, because the office was suddenly "closed"...
Actually, he was in the office that handles transfers. I know because that's who I requested, and that's what I was talking to him about before he put me on hold! On top of that, he refused to answer what the hours were for the transfers were. I kept on asking to please just tell me what the hours of that office were so that I knew when I could call back, and he just kept on ignoring me, refusing to tell me the hours, and telling me to call back tomorrow. He ended up hanging up on me rather than simply telling me what the hours to back were... There's no excuse for not giving someone hours of availability when you're telling them to call back another day because they're closed now! Very clearly just lying and jerking me around so I'll never get my money back.
Anyway, I guess USAA doesn't know this, since they don't seem to care at all, but we can very easily file and win a class action lawsuit for damages due to inability to access funds... which is exactly what's happening to me and many other people on here it seems. So I strongly suggest someone gets the ball rolling on that. I may do just that. I've already reported them to the SEC for this, which is another viable option.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2015
I have been with USAA for over 6 years now. I have renters insurance, car insurance and rv insurance with them. Anytime I have issues they are quick to jump in it and fix it. I would never trust any other company besides USAA. I have had 2-3 break ins/thefts of my property within those 6 years and I never had to do a thing. They did it all. 1 car wreck - no problem, they got it covered and with s rental. Worth every penny I spend monthly.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2015
I recently got my girlfriend to join USAA auto insurance. She forwarded me a promotion that was being offered to people opening a direct deposit $400 credit to savings as she knows that I am shopping for a new bank. I went online and saw that my previous account information was missing or removed, for what reason I do not know as I never produced a single financial exchange with them. I was hesitant to try to open an main account with them for this reason, and for the $10 monthly checking process fee which is shown just before you sign the online electronic signature. I went into the USAA Bank to open an account and asked whether USAA would honor the promotion, and, how is it that they offer free checking but the online fine print says a $10 monthly for the checking plus fee. The lady inside says they no longer charge a $10 fee, and both the lady AND the man that I spoke with over skype said that they would honor the promotion.
Only until after the man processed my $1200 account transfer (which I only gave with my permission assuming that they would honor the promotion) from my Chase account did they send me over to someone else whom says they cannot honor what it is they said. I asked then to place a stop to my account as I no longer want to open an account with USAA. They then tell me that it's impossible and I would have to wait 5 days until after the transfer is processed and put in a new request. I had limited time to spend at that bank today and at this point am still wasting time that I am taking off from work to perform this interaction. I feel uncomfortable with this interaction and frankly no longer want to do business with USAA. There are several things that I had in mind regarding future business but that is now ruined.
Reviewed July 24, 2015
I have been a member with USAA since 2008. I have everything with the company. I am completely baffled with all the negative comments about the company. I bought my wife a diamond ring through USAA website. On a cruise out of the country, she misplaced it. When we return back stateside and notice it was misplaced we called USAA. They gave us the option to either give us the money back (putting it back into our account) or send us the same ring. We took the ring.
The only problem I have with USAA is that they do not offer business accounts. If they offer business accounts my business account would also be with USAA. I have a secure checking account with USAA where they notify me about activity on my credit. It's only $7 a month and it is extremely worth it. The people at USAA bend over backwards for any time I call them. They always tell me thank you for being a loyal customer for 7 years. I love USAA and will open my kids account with them as well. Proud USAA customer!!
Reviewed July 24, 2015
My husband is a 30 year vet and we have been banking with USAA Bank for almost 2 years and it has been a mess since we opened the account. When we tried to get the social security check direct deposited they gave us the wrong routing numbers twice. And they have never taken the Auto insurance payment out on the date originally set up. And now we called to "stop a payment". And have been informed that we have no authority over our money and that we have to get an "authorization" code from the company that we are trying to stop the payment from to get the money put back in our account. This whole experience is awful, and we urge everyone to think twice before putting your money here. We are going to be closing our account.
Reviewed July 22, 2015
My Checking account with USAA was fraudulently hacked. I reported this issue back in May of 2015 with no resolution to date. At the time, I noticed certain transactions that were not authorized with my consent. I reported them immediately and requested a new checking bank card along with new online security passwords and usernames. After considerable investigation on my end, the bank supplied a check that was fraudulently signed by an unauthorized person. Also, an i-Phone with a different IP address that used my information to make unauthorized deposits and withdrawals from my checking account.
After reporting this issue to USAA, to start the investigation process. I also filed a Police Incident Report as well. Per USAA, they state I am still the responsible party for these actions. Therefore my overall experience with this tragic incident has been negative! No cooperation has been made with USAA vs. The State Police Department in obtaining impertinent information to resolve the case. No video footage has yet been obtained or communication from USAA to the Police Officer working my case. After 5-years of honorable commitment to USAA, it's tragic that it had to end in this matter!
Reviewed July 17, 2015
My son has been with USAA for about 3 months. Our whole family uses them for banking but considering moving all our accounts to a new bank after dealing with a Supervisor, Molly employee ID # **. She proceeded to talk to me as a child and said that this was not a DAYCARE and our full time college student should have known better to overdraw his account, which he does. They have placed holds on him for over 3 paychecks, causing direct pays not to get paid and then charges us $29 dollars. And when he called to see where he could deposit cash at the closest place was over an hour away from where we live. He told them at that time that it would not let him cancel direct pay for his credit card and to please manually stop it. And still they didn't do it and he got another $29 dollar hold fee. FED UP!!!
Reviewed July 17, 2015
We have USSA for our car insurance which is originally $115 a month... Yet the past three months they have been taking $259 every pay check! That's two checks a month! Yet we have never missed a payment and then they say they can't do anything about it! Excuse me but you're taking money from supporting my kids!
Reviewed July 15, 2015
My wife and I have top tier credit and applied for a loan. We were pre-approved and the barrage of sending information began. They wanted everything imaginable, all the way up to the point of asking for a letter from my wives employer that her tips would not change. That's after sending a form for them to fill out and be reviewed by a supposed independent company.
Everything was fine supposedly according to Catherine **, processor Usaa. Well the closing date came and went July 6th, they said we need a new closing date the 9th, that came and went, then I called and spoke to another processor that said the date had been moved to the 14th. Well friday afternoon July 10th I receive a call from Catherine ** that my loan was declined because of debt equity. This is based on the tax returns I originally sent, it took till 4 days after the closing to tell me that.
Since the inception of our loan process we sold our current home and will have 120k available to put down, So I told them well the house is 190k we have 120k to put down, house appraised for 230k. So can we get that amount approved? This is after no longer dealing with Catherine ** but working with manager Tyrrell, Ian and Director Richard **. Today is July 15th I am still not approved and my seller no longer wants to wait for my approval. So I wish I could sue for damages somehow, I am out thousands of dollars and sold my current home and now have to look for another house. Shame on USAA mortgage for doing this to us.
Reviewed July 15, 2015
Attempted to open a USAA checking account as a new army recruit reporting for basic training in August. I do not turn 18 until after I leave for basics. I made an electronic deposit via telephone with the representative, however I was never able to see my account online. After being given many reasons for why this was occurring a technical representative stated it was because my electronic deposit had not went through and it could take up to 5 business days. On the 7th business day I was told my deposit was rejected and they did not know why nor did they notify me when this occurred. Representative stated it was too time-consuming to notify every customer when a deposit was rejected and no bank notifies the customers of rejected deposits.
There was absolutely no reason on my end. The deposit should have been rejected. Representative stated because of the rejected deposit I would have to wait 6 months before I could mobile bank and establish good account standing. I am currently in the process of closing this account and opening up a new account with Navy Federal.
Reviewed July 10, 2015
I purchased a home in the last week of December of 2014. Home appraisal was done then as well. In March of 2015, I sold previously occupied condominium and used the proceeds to pay down the principal of the loan. At the same time as the principal was paid down, loan recasting was done in order to change the monthly payment. However, I noticed that PMI insurance amount was still added to my monthly payments, even though amount owed on the original loan was less than 40 percent. I requested PMI removal. However, the lender, USAA, replied with request for appraisal fee, which in my case is $365.
I called numerous times and submitted written explanation why I think appraisal may not be needed in my situation. However, USAA replies to me, written and verbal, stated that appraisal must be performed in order for PMI insurance to be removed. It is very frustrating since their approach seems very unfair, especially, knowing that in my case PMI should have been automatically removed. On top of this, USAA is not providing any explanation why they think appraisal is needed. The only answer I received is that it is required. In the meantime, USAA is continuing to charge me PMI insurance amount.
Reviewed July 6, 2015
USAA placed a hold on a pay check that was deposited into a checking account. The representative stated that if the funds were transferred before the hold was up that we could call and have the hold released. Once the accounting department verified that the check had cleared the business account the check was drawn off of I called usaa to have the hold released. The representative I spoke with this time stated that there is no possible way to release a hold (which is a lie because they have done this for me in the past). She refused to release the hold. The banking end of Usaa is terrible to deal with and because there are limited branches to visit (none in my area) you are stuck dealing with the representatives over the phone and they outsource their calls so most of them have no clue what they are talking about and it is usually a joke trying to get anything done.
Reviewed July 3, 2015
I was with USAA since 2011, never had problems until a few years later when I tried Depositing cash in the drive thru. It was literally a few bucks over a hundred dollars. The teller was taking so long and she came back and asked "where did you get the money from?" I was appalled when she asked me that and then I had to go inside, speak to a manager, made my deposit with no apology given and a waste of time. Last week, cancelled my direct deposit with them because I was considering another bank and wanted to give USAA another chance, so I got paid this week early decided to deposit my entire check in cash at the ATM. ATM couldn't read all my bills assuming because of the bulk and was supposed to send back, it didn't, it waited for like couple minutes and retract the cash I put in.
Called USAA immediately, told him what happened and that I was stressed because rent was due and it was all the money I had. Rep pretty much accused me of lying and I quote he stated "why didn't you just pay your rent in cash?" I was so upset. So I escalated and the senior rep agreed with previous rep, told me to wait a few days because sometimes the ATM corrects itself overnight. Never happened, now they want to make me wait ten days for them to research. Never banking with them and may consider suit because it was my pay and it's causing huge hardship for me.
Reviewed June 27, 2015
USAA bank used to be the best of the best. It has changed.. The representative all sound like brainwashed robots. No personal customer service. I think it may have something to do with another financial institution taking over them. They have started putting 9 day and 7 day holds on my check. When I call, they try to force me to take a personal loan - predatory lending - and get a high finance charged credit card, neither of which I want.
I am starting to look for a new bank and maybe even change my insurance carriers, etc. They now come across as money desperate and money hungry. No more personal touch or caring. They try to hold your money to mess up your budget to gain as many fees off you as they can. It is time to band together for a class action lawsuit.
Reviewed June 26, 2015
Back in May I took a loan for a car through USAA. When I very first got the loan I asked multiple times if everything was included on the loan including title taxes, etc etc.. So there would be zero out of pocket costs other than my monthly payment. I was told multiple times everything was included and covered. A month went by and I hadn't heard a word so I called and asked the gentleman that answered if everything was ok and he looked into my file and said "yes, everything is completely ok" and I should receive my registration in a week or so.
Well almost a week goes by and my dad calls me and tells me the clean and clear title arrived at his house (I took the loan over from him). I thought this odd so I called and they then informed me, "sir that's because you're completely responsible for the title and taxes". This is when I told them they were wrong as I was blatantly told multiple times not once but twice, by two different USAA employees that everything was covered. They looked into it and admitted they do/did see where there was taxes for title included in my loan, however this was mentioned to be an error and shouldn't have been done that way. I go to switch the title and it's over 500$...
I told them I am trying to buy a house and I have a family to support and I can't just blow 600$ when I was told this was included. They said I could completely redo to loan to include it in the loan, which means they have to re run my credit, again! I said "no, I will not have my credit dinged for your error". I filled out a complaint directly with USAA thinking they would maybe be reasonable. This is not the case. I had a gentleman from the CEO's office call me and summary of those two phone calls was that yes they made an error but they are not willing to do anything and I have to take care of it.
He blatantly admitted multiple times that they did indeed make an error. I reminded him that I was told yet again multiple times that everything was included and I never would have done the loan had someone mentioned this to me, or I would have at least asked it to be added on the initial loan, to which he said "he understands". However they made an error and are not willing to do anything about THEIR error. I work hard as I can for my family and I can't just throw money around. This is causing a huge grievance on my family as this is my back and forth to work car (80 miles round trip) and I can't lose my car when I have a newborn at home.
Reviewed June 26, 2015
We wrote a check to our home warranty company for $100.00. USAA debited our account for $400.00! It did NOT overdraft our account, however it's right there in black and white what is written on the check. In 30+ years of banking I've never seen a bank do this. When we call, it's the same recording, 'Please try back during normal business hours.' regardless of the time of day!
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