Complain About Bank of America - File a Complaint Today

Patience is a virtue you'll definitely need. Here's a realistic look at how long you'll be waiting.

• Call During Off-Peak Hours: Try calling between 8 AM and 10 AM on a Tuesday or Wednesday. Avoid Mondays and lunch hours.
• Have Everything Ready: Before you call or type, have your account number, the date of the transaction, and any reference numbers handy.
• Use Their Lingo: When you speak to a representative, use phrases like "I want to file a formal complaint" and "Please provide a reference number for this conversation."
• Be Clear and Concise: Start with the problem immediately. For example, "I am calling about an incorrect overdraft fee of $35 on my checking account from October 5th."

If Bank of America is ignoring you or giving you the runaround, it's time to escalate. Don't just give up.

Step 1: Internal Escalation First, you have to try resolving it with them. When you're on the phone or chat, simply say, "I would like to speak to a supervisor or manager." Sometimes this is all it takes to get to someone who can actually solve the problem.

Step 2: File a Complaint with the CFPB If a supervisor can't or won't help, your next and most effective step is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

• What it is: The CFPB is a U.S. government agency that protects consumers. Banks are required by law to respond to them.
• How it works: You submit a complaint on the CFPB website. They forward it to Bank of America and require a timely response, usually within 15 days.
• Outcome: Most people report that this is the single best way to get a resolution, often resulting in fee reversals and corrected errors. The CFPB works, but prepare to wait a couple of weeks for the full process.

Step 3: Report to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) While not a government agency, companies often respond to BBB complaints to protect their rating.

• How it works: You file a complaint on the BBB website. The BBB forwards it to the company's corporate contact.
• Outcome: It's less powerful than the CFPB, but it creates public pressure. Bank of America usually responds, though sometimes it takes a nudge or two.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Unresolved Fee on Account #[Your Account Number]

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing again to resolve an incorrect overdraft fee of $[Amount] charged to my account on [Date]. This is my second attempt to address this issue, following a phone call on [Date of call] with a representative named [Representative's Name, if you have it], which did not result in a resolution.

The charge was made in error, as my account had sufficient funds at the time of the transaction. Frankly, having to spend my time tracking this down and making multiple contacts is incredibly frustrating.

To resolve this, I require you to issue a full reversal of the $[Amount] fee to my account immediately. Please also provide written confirmation that this has been completed.

Please be aware that if this issue is not resolved within 5 business days, my next step will be to file a formal complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

[Your Name] [Your Phone Number]

• Document Everything: Keep a log of every call. Note the date, time, representative's name, and a summary of the conversation. This is your evidence.
• Use the Secure Message Center: Unlike a phone call, using the secure message feature in your online banking creates a written record you can always refer back to.
• Request a Call Back from a Supervisor: Instead of waiting on hold forever, ask the first representative to have a supervisor call you back. It might not always work, but it's worth a shot.
• Mention You're a Long-Time Customer: If you've been with the bank for years, mention it. Sometimes, loyalty can be used as leverage for a one-time courtesy credit or fee waiver.

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