Checking or savings account -- Closing an account -- Complaint #7768060
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7768060
Company: United Services Automobile Association
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-Product: Checking account
Issue: Closing an account
Sub-Issue: Fees charged for closing account
State: Washington
ZIP Code: 985XX
Date Received: 2023-10-27T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-10-27T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Servicemember
Consumer Narrative
XXXX XXXX I began the process of trying to remove myself from a joint savings and checking account with my XXXX whom I have a XXXX XXXX against I was removed from the savings account, but the checking account took 3 months for them to finally close the account after the account kept dipping into the negative balance due various circumstances. ect. I brought the account to a positive standing out of my own pocket and was promised by one of the representatives that this would remove me from the account in 7-10 business days. I asked are you certain that this will remove me? What if the account holder makes a payment before the 10 day mark and puts the account into a negative balance again he reassured me that it would remove me after I had completed the voluntarily removal form online. Which I did. The following day the account dropped into the negatives which was my exact concern. I called back and asked if I was still being removed from the account and they said I was. After 10 days I was still not removed so I called back and was told that the request to be removed could not be processed due to the account going into the negatives. Even though I had been told that this would not be an issue. I explained the information I had been provided previously, and then was told well you were given misinformation More Misinformation was given to me through the course of 3 months of phone calls. I spent several hours on each phone call and was given a very obnoxious run around by very Ill-trained employees and even by supervisors who seemed to all say different things and act completely confused by their own policies. I also asked that I be provided with all of the recorded phone calls and notes that were taken throughout the time I spent speaking with people and no records were provided to me. I filed a complaint with CFPB and shortly afterwards, the joint account with the account holder was magically closed. I was confused by this because I was told that I would need to be the one to call back to finally close the account once the account had been in a positive standing for 24hours. The account finally had been in a pod Ive standing for 24 hours, so I planned to call USAA to initiate the process to close the account, however the account was somehow already closed without my authorization. Although this was something I wanted done, This was still extremely confusing to me. Someone from usaa tried to call me after I filed my last complaint, however I was wondering at that point. I tried to call back at the number and extension that was provided, but no one responded. I requested to be compensated for the full amount of funds that I paid out of my own pocket to bring the account to a positive standing. And compensation for the multiple hours that I spent on hold or on the phone with representatives that were oblivious to knowing how to do their jobs. I was told this was not something that could be done.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7768060 about?
Complaint #7768060 was filed against United Services Automobile Association regarding Checking or savings account specifically about Closing an account. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-10-27T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
Yes, visit the United Services Automobile Association company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/united-services-automobile-association to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
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