Checking or savings account -- Closing an account -- Complaint #7626787
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7626787
Company: Citibank, N.A.
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-Product: Checking account
Issue: Closing an account
Sub-Issue: Company closed your account
State: California
ZIP Code: 94605
Date Received: 2023-09-30T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-09-30T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
On XXXX, Okay, so here 's what's going on with this situation. I am currently on XXXX, and I receive checks every XXXX weeks from them. Once I receive the check by mail. I then go and deposit the check into my checking account at Citi bank. After I deposit the check, I am not able to get the money until next day. XXXX is their policy when it comes to state XXXX checks. Okay, so the next day I go, and the check was not cleared yet. I called the XXXX number to speak to an agent and after they looked into it. The only answer that was given to me at the time was that it looked like the check was not a real check. So, I said to myself, how is this so if it came from the state. They made it seem like from their end that someone had deposited a check into the account, but it wasn't cleared but the funds were given to me anyway. I got another check from state XXXX in the amount of XXXX and funds were given to me because the check cleared again on the next day. I just received another state XXXX check and I was able to deposit it and again the funds were given to me because the check cleared. I looked at my account online the next day just to see and sure enough they had a block on my account. I go in to speak with a teller and she called whomever she needed to see what and why was my account blocked. The person who she spoke with on the phone from the Citibank team. Had her to ask me what I needed the money for and what bills did I pay from this money given to me. The teller tells me after speaking to whomever, that the check didn't look real, and it was fraudulent activity going on come to find out later on the next day. My name had been put on the fraudulent list which I had no clue about until I spoke to the manager at this branch. I am startled, disappointed in the way they handled things and treat their customers. They will be sending me out a letter explaining why they closed my account. I've been banking with them for 20 years and this has never happened before. I couldn't cash my check here, so I went to the check cashing place, and they charged me XXXX dollars. I will be getting another check from the state and i feel like this is going to happen again. Oh, I was also told by the manger to check back in a few more days to see if they have cleared my name form the fraudulent list. My address is XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX and the branch where I go is located on XXXX here in XXXX. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you soon. XXXX XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7626787 about?
Complaint #7626787 was filed against Citibank, N.A. regarding Checking or savings account specifically about Closing an account. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-09-30T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Citibank, N.A. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with monetary relief". 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 Citibank, N.A.?
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Disclaimer
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