Checking or savings account -- Closing an account -- Complaint #5634465

Complaint Overview

Complaint ID: 5634465

Company: United Services Automobile Association

Product: Checking or savings account

Sub-Product: Checking account

Issue: Closing an account

Sub-Issue: Company closed your account

State: Maine

ZIP Code: 040XX

Date Received: 2022-06-04T12:00:00-05:00

Date Sent to Company: 2022-06-04T12:00:00-05:00

Company Response: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A

Submitted Via: Web

Tags: Servicemember

Consumer Narrative

I joined the XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX, directly after XXXX from high school, and XXXX later, in XXXX, I retired as a XXXX, after an hXXXX XXXX XXXX career. As a banking client for 34-years, on XX/XX/XXXX, I received a " surprise '' letter from USAA Federal Savings Bank , informing me that " after careful evaluation, we're sorry to inform you that USAA Federal Savings Bank is exercising its right to no longer do banking business with you pursuant to our Depository Agreement. We are electing to close the following accounts XX/XX/XXXX : Checking account ending in XXXX Savings account ending in XXXX '' I immediately wrote to the bank requesting reconsideration along with the reason for closing my accounts. On XX/XX/XXXX, USAA responded as follows, " On XX/XX/XXXX, you were informed that your checking and savings accounts would be closed. According to the terms and conditions outlined in the Depository Agreement and Disclosures, " We may close your account at any time without advance notice. '' '' In their letter, USAA continued, " We're aware of your continued dissatisfaction with our decision ; however, our position remains unchanged. While we understand this is not the outcome you were seeking, we appreciate the opportunity to review the situation and explain our position. Please be advised that this is our final reply to you about this matter. '' In XX/XX/XXXX, I was informed by USAA that an unknown person was attempting to access my accounts. I informed the bank that I was a victim to identity theft and that my credit reports are currently frozen. Since my ID theft was active, I requested their assistance in identifying the individual trying to access my accounts. I was not provided with any information. Three months later, USAA notified me they were closing my accounts. I believe they have an obligation to protect my identity and as a result, they have failed me in this regard. USAA never gave me any reason for which they elected to terminate my long-standing accounts, nor did they " explain their position '' other than this was their final reply. I did not break any laws with USAA, I did not misrepresent them, and I did not do anything to cause them and harm or tortious interference. In fact, over the years, I encouraged my military colleagues to join the bank and its associated entities. After my XXXX XXXX career, I was XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Having my checking and savings accounts taken away from me has exacerbated my XXXX and every time I see the USAA Federal Savings Bank advertisement on the TV, my XXXX increases significantly. I can not fathom why USAA would terminate my relationship with them, especially after such a long relationship.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Complaint #5634465 about?

Complaint #5634465 was filed against United Services Automobile Association regarding Checking or savings account specifically about Closing an account. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-06-04T12:00:00-05:00.

How did United Services Automobile Association 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 United Services Automobile Association?

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Disclaimer

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