Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Problem with customer service -- Complaint #6873842
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6873842
Company: Fifth Third Financial Corporation
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Traveler's check or cashier's check
Issue: Problem with customer service
State: Indiana
ZIP Code: 47401
Date Received: 2023-04-21T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-04-21T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Long story short, I deposited a cashier 's check for {$10000.00} into my 5/3rd checking account, which did have existing funds deposited and available prior to this deposit, on XX/XX/2023. I did so in person at the local branch and was told by the cashier that the funds would be available the next day. That should have been the first red flag because I've never heard of a hold being placed on a cashier 's check from a major national bank, but as a consumer you tend to believe what the bank agents tell you. Today is XX/XX/2023 and the funds are still not available to me, despite the fact I was specifically told, in writing ( boom ), that they would be available on this date in the morning by the bank 's representative. More so, the customer service, if you can call it that, has issued many reasons for there being a hold on the deposit, all which I have in writing and can't wait to submit. These include, " it's for my own protection to avoid overdraft fees '', " unable to verify the fund 's availability in the initial processing with the check issuer 's bank ''. I'd like to point out again that it is a cashier 's check from XXXX XXXX so the check issuer and the check issuer 's bank are one in the same. They even went as far to suggest that the check could be a fraud and the funds again have to be verified, hence the hold. When I asked why they couldn't simply call XXXX XXXX since they have the check number, date issued, amount, and payees, they told me " customer service can not make phone calls ''. I'm just going to attach a bunch of screenshots that show everything in writing and prove that this was gross misconduct on behalf of 5/3rd bank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6873842 about?
Complaint #6873842 was filed against Fifth Third Financial Corporation regarding Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service specifically about Problem with customer service. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-04-21T12:00:00-05:00.
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 (Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Fifth Third Financial Corporation?
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Disclaimer
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