CitiBank

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CitiBank Reviews

Rokave May 26, 2010
I think it is sad to treat people in this manner over a stupid mistake
I had a checking account with this bank and I had a heart attack and was hospitalized and had open heart surgery my son who by the why is 15 went to the atm to deposit a check into my account for $20 and he accidently put $200 and not knowing any of this nor my wife she used my bank card and put my account in the negative I spent a month in the hospital between intensive care and intermediate care When I got home found out what happened I told the bank on the first I would bring my account up to date and I did then had my tax refund deposited into the account because I was told that would be okay. The day my refund hit the bank they closed my account and said they would mail a check to me. I was not working got behind on the mortgage so that money was going to help be get back on track, now I have no idea where or when I will get that money late fees adding up everyday. I think it is sad to treat people in this manner over a stupid mistake and I would not recommend this bank to anyone.
Memorrine May 25, 2010
Avoid Citibank at all costs
I called Citibank Cardmember Services on February 2, 2010 to find out how to deal with a problem I’ve had with a Sears Credit Card that is issued by Citibank. After I had been on hold for several minutes, I was disconnected. I redialed and was connected to another customer service representative who did not identify herself nor did she give me a chance to explain why I was calling and only responded by saying that she does not handle Sears Credit Card calls. I repeated again my reasons for calling and told her that she didn’t hear my question yet. She then proceeded to hang up the phone. This call was made between 5:45 and 6:00 pm (EST) on the date above and I believe was recorded. Needless to say, I am quite frustrated.

The reason why I called customer service. I went to pay my Sears credit card bill on-line when I innocently entered an incorrect account number. I went back and edited the account number and it seemed to have gone through for processing. I was never contacted by Citibank and/or Sears via telephone and/or letter stating that an input error occurred and a payment to Sears was not completed. I was first made aware of the error when I receive an email from Citibank stating I would be charged $39.00 fee for a return check. I didn’t know my Sears bill wasn’t paid until I received the next month’s bill. I received a letter from Citibank stating I should call the 866 number to discuss my issue. Instead of a customer service representative assisting with my main issue (waiving the $39.00 fee), I encounter two (2) uncooperative customer service representatives.

My credit history reflects that I’m diligent in paying my bills and paying them on time. I would like to have the 39.00 waived but Sears is saying that Im new to the account. I only applied to purchase a refrigerator with the deffered interest payments.
Kromell May 17, 2010
I will never buy anything from Sears again
Citi (Sears MasterCard) reviewed my account and reduced my credit line to $300 and sent a letter with factors supporting their decision which are not true. I owe a small amount, don't pay late and have had the Sears account 30 years. I will never buy anything from Sears again.
fed-up_with_corporate_bullies May 14, 2010
unetthical practices - bullying
Back in 2006, I changed my address on my Citibank credit card account on the day the payment was due. "The system" would not allow me to make a payment for 2 days, forcing me to be late. Even a call to their call center did not help, because "the system" would not accept a payment for two days following an address change. As a result of them forcing me to be late they increased my interest rate.

In late 2008, we, like many in AZ fell a month behind on our mortgage and sought a loan modification. Although we paid Citibank on time, they jacked up our interest rate. The practice is now illegal.

I stopped paying them. They are now trying to haul me into court after refusing to remove those inflated interest charges.

Citibank is a pack of unethical thieves. Corporate bullies. I will never do business with them again, and I would warn anyone else that they may be Citibank's next victim!
Shavilli May 4, 2010
I haven't received any favorable reply on my concern from Customer Care
This is in reference to one of my compliant logged with Citibank on 9th Nov, 2009. A ILLEGAL ONLINE Transfer (through NetBanking) of RS 55000/- happened on 03/11/09 from my CITIBANK Salary A/c to ICICI Bank. This transaction happened without my knowledge & permission as I didn’t shared my login details, TPIN, IPIN with anybody.

After noticing this problem I visited CITBANK (India) and submitted a written compliant. CITIBANK Team acknowledged & confirmed me that they will look into this matter. But sorry to say, I haven't received any favorable reply on my concern from Customer Care as well as from the person/team who is investigation this issue. Complaint Numbers: 10871697, 10907009.

Its more than 20 days now, and today they told me that its not Citibank fault & they cannot help in it. Hence, I would like to highlight this issue with the Citibank Higher Management & request them to act on my problem and help me in getting my money back.
Stas April 29, 2010
Loan modification fraud
There has to be something we can do. We are in a loan mod right now, and they change the way we pay, or something else changes. This bank is too big for it`s own good. They gave us an option in November to do a loan mod. We sent 3 payments in, then they sent 2 back saying there was no loan mod, They called again, this time more money was needed, and the packet did come. We have made 2 payments, now the last one is "lost". bs!.I have the cancelled certified check, and they cashed it. They are playing with all of us, no intentions of helping us. Misrepertation of the affordable housing act. We are the mouse, and they are the cat batting us around. We need to do something. Keep trying, I am. I am going to write to the newspapers, and the congressmen. Will let you know how it goes. Please keep me informed of any ideas, and a class action lawsuit sounds great!!
Vyslin April 28, 2010
Citi is obviously playing fast and loose with the Truth in Lending ACt
For Years we have been paying off our store credit card, through Citi for years. always paying on time when suddenly, we were hit with "Late fees". The bills were always mailed on time but Citi claims they were delayed by the Post Office and finance charges of over 3 times the payment were added.

Customer Service are useless and was not interested in any reasoning or proof of payment, And would only remove a small portion of the charges and then only if the entire charge was paid up front.

Citi is obviously playing fast and loose with the Truth in Lending ACt and deliberately staffing their phone lines with incapable or obtuse personnel.

I for one have lost all respect for Citi.
siserv April 26, 2010
Citibank/Expedia $100 offer
I was booking flight reservations on April 20th when I was about to pay for my tickets a screen pops up saying your rate can change from $482 to $382 apply now. I applied for the Citibank credit card to get this offer and it approved me right away and then told me to pay for my reservations another way and I would get my credit card in 10 days. I was then kicked out of the reservation screen and had to start over trying to reserve my tickets. I repeatedly called Citibank to get the credit card number and they said I would have to wait. I repeated ly caLLED eXPEDIA AND THEY REPEATEDLY LOST MY CALL HUNG ON ME AND WERE UNABLE TO HELP ME. I decided to go ahead and book and then get the payment transferred to the citibank card. Expedia refused to do this. It was bait and switch. I never should have used Expedia their customer service is awful. I never should have taken out the Citibank card it was a lie they did not give you the $100 credit. I will never use expedia again. I cancelled the Citibank card. EXPEDIA will never help you they are horrible you have to call them 10 to 15 times to get through when you need them they will not help you. Citibank and Expedia made the offer and it was a scam. My reservations are not cancellable and they screwed me. Do not let them screw you.
Matchstik April 23, 2010
Encountered several problems with their online system, fees, and blocking of my account
We open a Citibank Account a few months ago and encountered several problems with their online system, fees, and blocking of my account. But the worse yet happened this week. I received a wire in my account for 2975. I needed to withdraw 2200 from the account the next day. The day the wire came in, the account was positive and showing the available amount. The next day I went online, it shows my account blocked. They are saying this is because the wire is still pending. How can the wire be pending if it was showing available the day before. A payment I had come into the account was return that day even though the wire was in the account and they charged me $34. I went to the branch and the unblock the account and release the wire and the rep told me that because she had to unblock the account that day, the only way I can get the 2200 out is that I need to cash a check. I did not have a check so she give me a counter check, cash it and give me the cash. So all is fine. A few days later, I go online and my account is blocked again. I called up and asked why. After 30 minutes on the phone, the connected me to the local branch and I ended up speaking with the rudest and most arrogant person there. He insisted that I deposited a check made out to myself to my own account. I told him that I never did this and this is ridiculous. He said that the manager is out and I have to wait to speak to him and although he understood what I was saying, hung up saying that there is nothing he can do. I waited the next day and called the branch asking for the Manager only to be told he was out again. So I called the 800 number and ask to speak to a supervisor. A supervisor came on the line and reviewed the account and say she does not understand why they would block the account and that she does not see a deposit made and that the account is contrary to the notes of the rude branch personnel. She keeps me on hold and calls the branch again. She spoke with a teller there who said that neither the manager or the assistant manager is there (assist manager is the guy who gave me a hard time yesterday) but she is aware of the situation and the check for 2200 came up on a manager's screen so he blocked my account. The "supervisor" came back on the line with a change of heart and said that if a branch manager blocks an account there is nothing she can do and that I have to wait to speak with him. I ask so what happens if the branch manager is out for days, what happens to the clients. She said that is a policy. I asked how can a large bank like citibank give such autonomy to one person who is out and no one else can help me and I am left hanging out to dry. She said sorry, there is nothing she can do. Needless to say this is about a check they are claiming I deposited, which I did not, and they have no record of it on their system, but by some magic the manager has a "screen" that shows a deposit and blocks my account and then chooses to be away for days and no one else can help me, not even a supervisor. Worse yet, they returned 2 payments I had to make and charge me fees on top of this. I find this to be completely ludicrous and I asked her to close the account and mail me a check for my balance immediately, which she did. If anyone wants to take this matter up at Citibank, I have the ID of the rep I spoke with as well as the names of the arrogant branch asst manager and manager.
Herebat April 23, 2010
Raised my interest rate up by 10%
I just received a letter from CitiBank stating that my interest rate is going up by 10% (from an already ridiculous 19.99% to 29.99%, matching their default rate). But, they say, it will be partially offset by a 10% rebate of the finance charges. At first glance, that may seem like there is no change, and I'm sure the misguided management of CitiBank is counting on consumers thinking that. But a 10% rebate on a 29.99% rate amounts to a 3% rebate on principal. So, there is a 7% interest rate hike (even more of a percentage increase if you started at a more reasonable rate) hidden within this 'good news' info about rebates. Education in America may not be what it once was, but I am hoping consumers can see the real increase here.

I for one am tired of financial services (credit cards in particular) deceiving and abusing consumers and trying to insult my intelligence. So, I am sacrificing my credit rating and defaulting on my $23, 000 balance after 25 years of on-time payments. And encouraging everyone I know to do the same. After all, what good is credit if the lender keeps chaning the rules and rates, pulling the rug out from under us. I will continue to pay any fair and honest bill, but I refuse to promote these abusive companies any more. We need to take a stand and reward the few decent companies left out there, and drive these abusive ones out of business. I hope that between a grss-roots campaign started by the millions of consumers they have angered, and heightened congressional monitoring and tightened regulations, that there will be no CitiBank in a year. And not one person willing to bail them out this time or shed a tear over their demise.

Goodbye CitiBank. RIP (that's pieces, not peace).

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