Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Money was not available when promised -- Complaint #5196503
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5196503
Company: Coinbase, INC.
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Virtual currency
Issue: Money was not available when promised
State: New York
ZIP Code: 11221
Date Received: 2022-02-07T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-02-07T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I purchased and stored cryptocurrency using Coinbase in XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX I sold my cryptocurrency holdings ( Cardano, Bitcoin, and Ethereum ) on Coinbase for {$5100.00} USD. When I attempted to withdraw the USD to my XXXX XXXX account which is linked to my account on the site, I received an error message stating " An error occurred. Your account has been locked, please visit coinbase.com to resolve ''. I had already gone through the account identity verification process, and had enabled the secure 2XXXXstep verification to access to my account on the site, so I was confused as to why my account would be locked. On XX/XX/XXXX I submitted a support claim on the Coinbase Support site detailing this issue. Shortly after submitting it, I received confirmation that my support claim had been received by Coinbase. On XX/XX/XXXX, at XXXX EST, I received an email from Coinbase Support asking for a screenshot of the error message I saw when attempting to withdraw USD to my bank account. At XXXX EST that day, I replied to the email providing the requested screenshot. After this correspondence, I received no further guidance or messages from Coinbase in any form. I followed up via email on XX/XX/XXXX, still to no response. I called their Support Hotline numerous times, but was never able to connect with a live service agent, only an automated system that provided no meaningful interactions and only repeated information that is readily available on the Coinbase Support site. Today, XX/XX/XXXX, after waiting XXXX business days since submitting my support claim, I issued a formal complaint via the Coinbase Complaint system. However, given my abysmal customer experience with Coinbase thus far, I am concerned that the issue will not be resolved. Additionally, I am prevented from accessing my account at the moment, as Coinbase renewed their user agreement to include limitations on the litigious actions and legal rights of its users who have complaints. Given my current situation, I feel it would not be prudent for me to agree to these terms prior to having this issue fully resolved. This issue has been incredibly disheartening. Had I known how little customer service support Coinbase had, I would have never decided to invest in crypto using their platform. I can not believe the number of hoops I have had to jump through just to reagin access to my assets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5196503 about?
Complaint #5196503 was filed against Coinbase, INC. regarding Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service specifically about Money was not available when promised. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-02-07T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Coinbase, 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 (Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Coinbase, INC.?
Yes, visit the Coinbase, INC. company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/coinbase-inc to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
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