Checking or savings account -- Managing an account -- Complaint #5204284
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5204284
Company: Ally Financial INC.
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-Product: Checking account
Issue: Managing an account
Sub-Issue: Deposits and withdrawals
State: Pennsylvania
ZIP Code: 180XX
Date Received: 2022-02-09T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-02-09T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
On XX/XX/2022 I attempted to add an external bank account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) to our Ally account in order to make transfers from Ally to our XXXX XXXX XXXX account. I did this through the Ally website and received an automated message that 2 small deposits would be made to my XXXX XXXX XXXX account. After those 2 deposits were made, I was to return to Ally to verify the amounts to complete the process. On XXXX I received an email from Ally that the account was rejected. I went back to their website and the message on the website indicated that I could delete the XXXX & XXXX account and re-add it at any time. I deleted it, but was unable to re-add it due to an error indicating that the ( optional ) account nickname had already been used. However, using another nickname or leaving the field blank ( as it is optional ) produced the same error. I called Ally and they were not able to add the account either. However, they promised the issue would be resolved in 1-2 days. I subsequently called Ally several more times and each time they would ask me the same questions, such as : " Is this account in your name? ", " What type of account is this? ", " What type of bank is this? ", etc. Ultimately, they would then tell me they needed another 1-2 days. After many calls over many hours, here we are on XXXX and I am still unable to add this account. Ally 's reps have informed me that they are not able to add it either ( confirmed again during a phone call on XXXX at XXXX EST ). There has been NO effort by the bank to actually resolve this. They simply keep telling me they need more time. 9 days is more than sufficient time for them to simply add an external account so that I can complete transfers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5204284 about?
Complaint #5204284 was filed against Ally Financial INC. regarding Checking or savings account specifically about Managing an account. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-02-09T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Ally Financial 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 Ally Financial INC.?
Yes, visit the Ally Financial INC. company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/ally-financial-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.