Checking or savings account -- Closing an account -- Complaint #5585059
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5585059
Company: Truist Financial Corporation
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-Product: Checking account
Issue: Closing an account
Sub-Issue: Can't close your account
State: Tennessee
ZIP Code: 38117
Date Received: 2022-05-20T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-05-20T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
On three separate occasions account holder attempted to close his Truist personal checking account. Each time Truist reopened the account without authorization by account holder in order to cover debit requests from a credit card company. Account holder made up the deficit twice and write a letter to instruct Truist not to reopen the account. Finally, on the third time account was reopened account holder refused to cover the deficit caused by the unauthorized reopening of the account. Account holder is now receiving collection letters for the negative balance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5585059 about?
Complaint #5585059 was filed against Truist Financial Corporation regarding Checking or savings account specifically about Closing an account. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-05-20T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Truist Financial Corporation 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 Truist Financial Corporation?
Yes, visit the Truist Financial Corporation company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/truist-financial-corporation 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.