Checking or savings account -- Problem with a lender or other company charging your account -- Complaint #5955528
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5955528
Company: Fifth Third Financial Corporation
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-Product: Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account
Sub-Issue: Money was taken from your account on the wrong day or for the wrong amount
State: Ohio
ZIP Code: 43201
Date Received: 2022-09-06T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-09-06T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Servicemember
Consumer Narrative
Fifth Third Bank charged {$5.00} dormancy fees on multiple accounts I hold with them ( a checking and a savings account ). It is my assertion that in doing so, Fifth Third engaged in unfair and deceptive behavior : ( 1 ) the fees were not disclosed when the accounts were initially opened ; ( 2 ) account statements were not provided to me; and ( 3 ) my online account access was locked preventing me from discovering and preventing such fees. A significant portion of the period I was being assessed such fees occurred during the pandemic when branch access was limited/restricted. I have many online banking relationships that can be accessed entirely remotely. Requiring a customer to visit in-person is an unnecessary burden seemingly designed to frustrate a customer 's ability to exercise control over their account and maximize Fifth Third 's fee revenue. Furthermore, the fees imposed against one of my balances represents ~50 % of the original account balance. Imposing fees of this magnitude is punitive and unconscionable. This raises serious doubt whether Fifth Third is appropriately discharging their fiduciary duty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5955528 about?
Complaint #5955528 was filed against Fifth Third Financial Corporation regarding Checking or savings account specifically about Problem with a lender or other company charging your account. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-09-06T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Fifth Third 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 Fifth Third Financial Corporation?
Yes, visit the Fifth Third Financial Corporation company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/fifth-third-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.