HELP!
Date: Thu, 10/30/2008 - 23:25
I had been with US Bank for about 6 years, but in September, my account went into the red due to one of the payday loans taking $450 out when I thought all payments were stopped. Since then, my account keeps going deeper and deeper into the red because I have no way of paying it off, and I don't know what to do. I should've handled the situation a lot sooner, but I was too afraid to contact them because I was worried about the answer I was going to get (I do have anxiety problems, so I believe that played a role).
Now, I have a checking account with Bank of America. I have been there since August. Here's where it gets complicated: I owed US Bank money on an advance, so I had gone to the local branch, and they were able to freeze my account. Well, what happened was BOA put a hold on a check that I had deposited into my BOA account, which prevented me from paying US Bank back. By the time the money was released, it was too late.
I am now almost $1500 in the red at US Bank, and on Monday, they're reporting me to ChexSystems. I tried talking to someone at Customer Service, and she told me that not only would my US Bank account be closed and reported to ChexSystems, but my BOA account as well.
So, my question is this. Is it possible for BOA to close my account, just because US Bank reported my old account with them to ChexSystems? I have only been with BOA for two months, and I haven't had any real problems with them. I've just had problems with my old bank and the payday loan companies.
I am really scared. I don't know what to do anymore. I feel like my life is over right now because of this. I even told the lady I was talking to (while I was angry, mind you) that I may as well kill myself (but I WON'T do that, I can promise you!) and then hung up.
Why would customer service tell you that they are also reporting
Why would customer service tell you that they are also reporting your Bank Of America Account to chexsystems as well? They can not report for another bank.
As far as BOA closing your account, if they were to determine that you were a risk, then yes they could close your account but as of now, your account is in good standing, so I see no reason as to why they would. May I ask where you live?
I live in Kansas City, MO. Sorry it took so long for me to re
I live in Kansas City, MO.
Sorry it took so long for me to reply.
From what I heard, you should be okay with Bank of America. is t
From what I heard, you should be okay with Bank of America. is there anyway you can try to work with your former bank to get those fees down? or to work out a payment plan? it's a shame that there's so many fees..
yes it is possible for BOA to close your account because you hav
yes it is possible for BOA to close your account because you have been reported to chexsystems.
If you are in MO and eligible to join this credit union, I would sugest getting an account with them
COMMUNITY AMERICA CREDIT UNION
http://www.cacu.com
Special Notes:
-they do not use chexsystems at all
-they do offer small business accounts
Membership:
Community America serves all residents of Kansas, as well as individuals who live or work in Jackson, Clay, Platte and St. Charles* counties in Missouri, and those who work in Johnson and Douglas counties in Kansas. Those residing or working in portions of the St. Louis, Missouri area are also eligible.
*Membership available to those who live or work in these St. Louis zip codes: 63031, 63042, 63044, 63045, 63055, 63074, 63114, 63121, 63134, 63140, 63141, 63145 and 63146.