Checking or savings account -- Closing an account -- Complaint #4622494
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4622494
Company: Citizens Financial Group, INC.
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-Product: Checking account
Issue: Closing an account
Sub-Issue: Company closed your account
State: New Jersey
ZIP Code: 07052
Date Received: 2021-08-11T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-08-11T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I opened an account with Citizens Bank on XX/XX/XXXX with an account opening bonus of {$300.00} with a direct deposit of {$500.00} or more within the first 60 days of opening the account. I had a direct deposit of {$510.00} to the account on XX/XX/XXXX ( 38 days after account opening ) and never received the bonus. I called them on XX/XX/XXXX to enquire about bonus and why I hadn't received it. The customer service representative verified my information and told me he would check with the marketing department and put me on hold. When he came back from hold he hung up on me. When I called back immediately after I got a different customer service representative and after repeating what I told the previous customer service representative, the customer service representative told me my account had been closed because of a XXXX balance. The customer representative first said that the account could be closed if there was a XXXX balance for 60 days. Then when I told him I hadn't had a XXXX balance for 60 days he changed it to 35 days and then again changed it to 7 days. I never received any communication about this nor did I ever receive anything saying my account had been closed. Additionally less than 5 minutes before my second phone call, the previous customer representative had verified my account information and hadn't said my account was closed. The second customer representative also proceeded to hang up on me. I called a third time and was told I would be transferred to a 'bonus ' department that the previous customer services reps never mentioned. Instead I was transferred to the loan department and had to end the call. Every time I try calling their customer service representatives they hang up on me.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4622494 about?
Complaint #4622494 was filed against Citizens Financial Group, INC. regarding Checking or savings account specifically about Closing an account. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-08-11T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Citizens Financial Group, INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Checking or savings account) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Citizens Financial Group, INC.?
Yes, visit the Citizens Financial Group, INC. company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/citizens-financial-group-inc to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.