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Overview

Bank of America has a rating of 1.45 stars from 694 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Bank of America most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and online banking problems. Bank of America ranks 302nd among Banking sites.

  • Service
    328
  • Value
    305
  • Quality
    299
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 4.4%
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  • Customer service is untrained, scattered and just a mess.
  • Poor services so I closed my credit card and my two bank accounts.
How would you rate Bank of America?
Top Positive Review

“Helpful”

Leta S.
1/19/24

Very friendly and helpful staff. Drive-thru or in person, they try to be personal and appear sincere.

Top Critical Review

“Horrible Customer service”

Diane L.
2/11/24

I overpaid on my credit card account and wanted that payment returned to me. Every one I spoke to was totally clueless until I called one morning and reached 'Daniel'. (I believe he said from Florida). I explained to him I had been waiting 5 weeks for my overpayment. He could not believe it and right away contacted his mgr 'Catherine'. Within 2-3 days I had my money back. The only 2 people at BOA that could help me after speaking to at least 9-10 people. BOA your customer service is horrible. Sad for a bank. Done with you and your terrible staff.

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Thumbnail of user glenb284
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
October 12th, 2023

Just had a fraud situation with my CC. Yayyy BOA stopped it in it's tracks. Sent me a new card pronto...still yayyy. Then I go to use it IN PERSON and it declined transaction as potential fraud at a store I have shopped for years. It let online charge through just not in person. Called as I got no text notification to clear issue and got politician speak on how wonderful their fraud system is. Yeah... NO...I have been a Security manager for 40 + years. Not impressed at all.

Tip for consumers:
They also offer added security for phone calls - whoo hoo. They ask you for a code that they NEVER GAVE ME. Sweet. So if I can't contact you it's all secure. Fire that guy.

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Thumbnail of user erickh98
1 review
2 helpful votes
April 5th, 2023

Don't trust their letters! They sent me a mail inviting me for applying to the travel rewards card, got Credit Score of 741, got denied. If they rejected me, why sending me that letter in first place? Just for hurting my score? That is not cool.

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Thumbnail of user rosemaryc296
4 reviews
2 helpful votes
December 13th, 2022

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Thumbnail of user donalds696
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
January 26th, 2022
Verified purchase

I sent my Visa Pmt 2 wks early, so I could visit my grandkids for Christmas. BOA decides at last minute to increase my minimum pmt by $5 w/o telling me. I found out when I returned home & immediately sent another full Pmt. It was 1 day late! Haven't been late in 30 yrs. Mgr refused to issue me grace on it. Closing it today!

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Thumbnail of user wandac11
2 reviews
15 helpful votes
June 21st, 2023

BOA is great for depositors ith direct deposit, but God forbid you receive a paper check and need to deposit it. My recent deposit is on a two (2) week hold even though funds were verified with the issuing bank. Their website states holds are 2-7 days which I am finding to be untrue. If and/or when they grant me access to my funds, I am changing banks.

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Just very disappointed.

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Checking account

Thumbnail of user teddyh34
4 reviews
3 helpful votes
October 15th, 2021

I received a notice that my credit card payment was coming due and then notification that it had not been paid. So, I got online and paid via check from my bank to BOA. Three days later they took another payment for the same amount.
My checking account showed the two disbursements but BOA only showed one.
I called them and got that straightened out.
Next day, I see a notice in my email that a payment is due.
It is not as the second payment is credited to this months payment.
What a confused mess.
My US Bank runs as it should with never a problem.
So much for BOA (like the snake).

Thumbnail of user jimmeet
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 26th, 2023

My business partner received a statement with corrections of erroneous bank charges but said my name was on the account. I haven't been with the company for more than a year. He asked me to call them, which I did, after getting the reaching the robot giving the robot the required info, then listening to the menu, I finally had to hit "0" to get someone.

They have to realize, business people don't have the time to call and listen to machines, menus and "please hold for the next..."

They think only their time is important and "Customers can just wait"! Glad we are done dealing with them!

Thumbnail of user josselinea
4 reviews
8 helpful votes
January 17th, 2018

I have three years with these guys. I noticed they want to charge for everything. Checks, fees for anything. I truly believe they are so popular so they do not care about the customer as an individual but, as other of a million. They do not understand when their website online is not working and even is a check was deposited in a wrong way cause of that, you will pay a fee. Talk to a Mannager they are unprofessional to speak with. They will not understand. This is the type of bank you want to avoid.

Thumbnail of user beckym443
1 review
2 helpful votes
August 26th, 2022

Little by little the banking hours are getting shorter. I usually go in to work later on Friday so I can go to the bank at 9:00 first. Now they just. Changed the hours from 10:00-4:00. I guess that's fine if you don't hVe a job, but then you probably don't need a bank

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Hours change

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Thumbnail of user johnj2987
1 review
1 helpful vote
June 27th, 2022

Bank of America only cares about their institution. It does not listen to its consumers. The bank will not accept proof of fraud. I wrote the bank letters to discuss my concerns and needs. They never responded to me. Be smart, use another bank.

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Thumbnail of user andreal997
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 4th, 2023

This is not the same bank I have had for 30 years. The managers are not helpful and there are far fewer locations to even get service. Time to look for another bank.

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Thumbnail of user scotts1236
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
March 25th, 2020

It seems like every time I call them about an issue related to my checking account there is at least a one hour wait time. Sometimes it takes me hours to get thru to the person who can help me.
Today I called about an issue related to a money transfer to another bank. I informed them that this was my reason for calling. Yet they had someone call me back who was not qualified to help with money transfer issues. Her name was Jaclyn from Arkansas. She was rude. Before I could finish describing my reason for calling, she had transferred me to the wire transfers department and I had to go thru the automated system but even though I did everything right in answering their questions it redirected me back to square one, to the initial main menu which then asked me for my reason for calling. So I am back at the beginning starting from scratch and have been waiting for a call back now for another hour. So It's now been two hours and my issue has not been heard.

I will be testing other banks to find better phone support. The slow wait times has been an issue with this bank for years. I have been banking with BOA for decades and I believe the customer support has gotten worse in the last 5 years. All I want is a bank that can help me via phone with any issue within 20 minutes. Is that too much to ask? Can BOA not afford to make their phone support decent?

Thumbnail of user muhannede
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
August 19th, 2019

I think bank of America is the worest bank I have ever read about, there customer support is very poor and the only thing they care about is your money.

Thumbnail of user shirleys47
10 reviews
64 helpful votes
November 15th, 2018

I've been waiting nearly an hour to talk to a Bank of America rep, and am writing a review with my other hand to help pass the time. This wait time is usual - they make you wait longer than the IRS. I ignore the recordings until the voice says "We know your time is valuable." At that point I yell "Shut up!"

Ah, I finally got a rep, and for once I got a good one. B of A just went from one star to two. Found out what I needed to know: whether or not my card was still on Autopay - and he also let me know that my newer Bank of America card is on Autopay as well. I hadn't heard back since I sent the needed forms, voided checks, etc. by postal mail (that's right) to set up Autopay for that card two months ago.

It's nearly impossible to set up Autopay or talk to a representative, and this was the first time I've ever reached a good rep at the end of the wait. So why do I put up with it? Two reasons. One: 3 percent cashback on gas, all the time. It is my default gas card. Two: they give a small percentage of their fees to causes I support. I'm sure the shares are small, but repeated over years, they add up to a donation.

Thumbnail of user scottn30
14 reviews
22 helpful votes
December 8th, 2016

There is no longer any customer support issue they will address online. If you miss-type your password you have to change it once you complete the recovery process. There are frequent JavaScript issues where the site will only work in one browser, but not always the same browser.

Thumbnail of user djfemmiej
35 reviews
76 helpful votes
March 27th, 2017

They buy real estate cheaply with no value then sell as a forclosure these homes have no value and then they sell them in the thousands terrible service terrible bank and predatory real estate practices.

Thumbnail of user kaseemj
6 reviews
4 helpful votes
August 29th, 2015

They gave me and account allowed someone to commit fraud and closed it before I was even made aware of fraudulent activity less than 30 days

Thumbnail of user clarenceh21
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
June 28th, 2016

I had been a customer of Bank of America for a while and had an auto loan through them. I most recently got an auto loan through another bank and found that the rate was actually quite a bit better. When I approached them about the rate, they were hesitant to discuss the difference in rates and just told me what they had to offer. I'm considering switching from them since they don't really do anything to keep me as a customer either for my own personal bank account or for my small business. It might just not be worth it to me.

I would also like to note that their online support is horrendous; if you have an issue it is much better to go in and talk to them in person even if the issue is with the website itself.

Thumbnail of user harrietj
2 reviews
10 helpful votes
June 7th, 2013

I reset my password about 9 months ago and ever since I now have to constantly reset again because it will not recognize the new passwords. I have had to call BofA several times. Today I was put through the recorded messages repeatedly, the prompts before finally getting a person, the put on hold to get tech support and then during the call the phone disconnected twice. An hour later I am really frustrated! When I suggest that their website might be the problem that is where the phone cuts off suddenly, I don't know if I am being hung up on or if they are having difficulties with their call centers or what.

Thumbnail of user jeremyg
107 reviews
579 helpful votes
May 10th, 2010

I found Bank of America's business banking services to be poor - there's a monthly fee regardless of what balance you keep, and there is a fee for inbound wire transfers. Moreover, it's impossible to get useful help on the phone. I'd bank elsewhere (trying Silicon Valley Bank at the moment... will review in a couple months).

Thumbnail of user donnat2283
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 17th, 2024

I have banked with BoA for 21+ years. I have my business account with them as well. Over the last 5+ years the DECLINE in assisting their own customers has increased by 150%
My car was towed due to a hit and run to a repair shop. I was 36+ miles away from home and my business account was transitioning 2 large deposits that totaled well over $20,000.
At the car rental place my debit card was declined for a $189.00 deposit. Because my account at that moment had only $99.00 BOA would not support the difference, leaving me without any other choice then to go back to the repair shop and drive the 36+ miles home until the next morning! Unbelievable! The first opportunity I get, I will be moving my accounts to a credit union - one of the few, last banking service-friendly

Tip for consumers:
The Bank of America no longer has my support.

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