SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.


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"Products" offered by SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. with at least one, but usually more complaints:

Bank account or service - (CD) Certificate of deposit
Bank account or service - Cashing a check without an account
Bank account or service - Checking account
Bank account or service - Other bank product/service
Bank account or service - Savings account
Checking or savings account -
Checking or savings account - CD (Certificate of Deposit)
Checking or savings account - Checking account
Checking or savings account - Other banking product or service
Checking or savings account - Savings account
Consumer Loan - Installment loan
Consumer Loan - Personal line of credit
Consumer Loan - Title loan
Consumer Loan - Vehicle lease
Consumer Loan - Vehicle loan
Credit card -
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose credit card or charge card
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose prepaid card
Credit card or prepaid card - Gift card
Credit card or prepaid card - Government benefit card
Credit card or prepaid card - Store credit card
Credit reporting -
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report
Debt collection - Auto
Debt collection - Auto debt
Debt collection - Credit card
Debt collection - Credit card debt
Debt collection - Federal student loan
Debt collection - Federal student loan debt
Debt collection - I do not know
Debt collection - Medical debt
Debt collection - Mortgage
Debt collection - Mortgage debt
Debt collection - Non-federal student loan
Debt collection - Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Debt collection - Other debt
Debt collection - Payday loan debt
Debt collection - Private student loan debt
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Check cashing service
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Debt settlement
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Domestic (US) money transfer
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - International money transfer
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Mobile or digital wallet
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Money order
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Refund anticipation check
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Traveler's check or cashier's check
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Virtual currency
Money transfers - Domestic (US) money transfer
Money transfers - International money transfer
Mortgage - Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Mortgage - Conventional fixed mortgage
Mortgage - Conventional home mortgage
Mortgage - FHA mortgage
Mortgage - Home equity loan or line of credit
Mortgage - Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)
Mortgage - Other mortgage
Mortgage - Other type of mortgage
Mortgage - Reverse mortgage
Mortgage - Second mortgage
Mortgage - VA mortgage
Other financial service - Check cashing
Other financial service - Debt settlement
Other financial service - Refund anticipation check
Payday loan -
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Installment loan
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Payday loan
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Personal line of credit
Prepaid card - General purpose card
Prepaid card - Gift or merchant card
Prepaid card - Other special purpose card
Student loan - Federal student loan servicing
Student loan - Non-federal student loan
Student loan - Private student loan
Vehicle loan or lease - Loan

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Complaint ID: 3199481

Date Received: 2019-04-02

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Subissue: Debt is not yours

Consumer Complaint: 1. Two employees at SunTrust bank said that my mother did not have an account with them in XXXX XXXX of XXXX. 2. We did not receive any late notices until XXXX of XXXX we received a notice of right to cure default {$6600.00} due on the XXXX. 3. We called SubTrust and spoke to employee XXXX, then XXXX I asked if we could have paperwork on the account and was told there wasnt any paperwork it was their mistake and we would never hear from them again, Monday XX/XX/XXXX. 4. On XX/XX/XXXX we recieived a letter from a debt collector attorney representing SunTrust a XXXX XXXX, I told him I wanted to see paperwork was that too much to ask he said no I asked if he could send it to me he said no not if I wasnt going to do anything he wasnt going to waste his time, I said ok I will and then it came in a summons on XX/XX/XXXX and there was a promissory note that I had not seen before. 5. I filed a complaint with the attorney general office and a representative from SubTrust called me XX/XX/XXXX, she said we would hear from them in 15 days or less, I have called their team to find out if they have any paperwork on the account and they are still working on it, we just need some answers to save our home

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: FL

Zip: 33917

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2019-04-03

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 3197455

Date Received: 2019-04-01

Issue: Managing an account

Subissue: Deposits and withdrawals

Consumer Complaint: I made a money order deposit at a SunTrust Bank at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Florida XXXX. While making the deposit the ATM machine malfunctioned and went offline. I was unable to complete the deposit however the ATM kept the Money Order and only returned my card. I called a SunTrust rep that morning of XX/XX/XXXX informing them of the issue with the ATM. The rep told me I see the deposit of {$360.00} on my screen and you will get credit the following day at XXXX. I did not get the credit. I went to the bank branch and spoke with a rep there who told me I would have to wait a week until the ATM was opened and then I would get the credit for the deposit. The week of XX/XX/XXXX I received the credit of {$360.00} for the money order. On XX/XX/XXXX, nearly 6 weeks later SunTrust reversed the deposit resulting in {$180.00} dollars in check charges to my account. Total withdrawn was {$540.00}. I want my funds returned to my account immediately until this matter can be resolved by either the bank or the money order issuer tracing the money order. This will be difficult as I no longer have the receipt for the money order. I want to know why it took 6 weeks to say they could not find the deposit. This is a bank error and I should not have to suffer financially and be unable to meet my obligations for something they did.

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: FL

Zip: 32810

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2019-04-01

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 3196753

Date Received: 2019-03-31

Issue: Managing an account

Subissue: Deposits and withdrawals

Consumer Complaint: I opened an account with suntrust bank on Wednesday night ( XX/XX/19 ) online. I had an insurance check to deposit for roughly XXXX on Thursday. I opened account to just start fresh with the amount of money which I was depositing. They explained possible holds on he check etc, and I agreed that was ok and what not. Friday morning I get from suntrust bc I signed mobile alerts via online banking that the check cleared bc it was local and insurance so easily verifiable. I went into the bank had to do a signature card to get money our which seemed normal. Took a small amount and went about my business. Later Friday I decided to check XXXX via online banking. Mysteriously I could not log in said my account had been restricted. I called and they really couldnt tell me anything but I was working so I didnt have much time. He told me I need to talk fraud department. So I noted it planed to call Saturday morning along with going into a local branch. I called on the way the guy told me that suntrust had needed the relationship between me and them keep in mind but could tell me any reason as to why or what happened but assured I could go into the branch and withdraw my money keep in mind it stated that all calls are recorded. I get to the branch and basically the lady to me that they lied to me to get me off the phone, that the issue still having no clue what it is and still dont have a clue was above branch level and she could not do anything. So I have no idea whats going on I made her call corporate hoping to get some sort of answer as to how to get my money and why they closed the account. Nothing. I was there for almost 3 hours. I called myself to this time telling me I had to wait 30 and they will mail me a check and I asked for fraud department, had me on hold for 1 hour and 48 minutes to have answer the call after I was transferred. 3 different stories I was told. With this being insurance check I have much that has to be paid for ASAP as its destroying my credit. All I want is to be able to withdraw my money. She told me if i had a refund after their investigation they would mail it to me??? We are talking XXXX if I have a refund? I just need help in this matter to get my Money from this bank that after reading reviews is not far from crooks. She could even give a paper stating what my balance or anything is, ridiculous. Please help asap

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: GA

Zip: 30043

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2019-03-31

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 3195981

Date Received: 2019-03-29

Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account

Subissue: Transaction was not authorized

Consumer Complaint: My Suntrust Checking ccount was hacked on XX/XX/2019 and {$420.00} of my money stolen using a XXXX connected account. I want to open a case with local law enforcment, but I need a statement of fraudulent charges from SunTrust. They refuse to provide this list - Even though they have a case ( Fraud Claim # XXXX ) in progress. Than you

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: FL

Zip: 34691

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2019-03-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 3195528

Date Received: 2019-03-29

Issue: Trouble during payment process

Subissue:

Consumer Complaint: I filed a claim about SunTrust forcing me to pay a home inspection fee to have my PMI dropped even though my balance to original value had reached 78 %. They ignored this and forced me to pay {$450.00}. CPFB became involved and resolved issue and {$450.00} was returned. HOWEVER after thinking the problem had been resolved I received another letter dated XX/XX/19 stating that a {$450.00} appraisal fee was assessed and charged to my account. I was stunned, frustrated and at this point lost all faith in SunTrust and its ability to manage my loan without errors. I called The Executive Services Dept. The dept. that sent me the original letter dated XX/XX/19 saying the issue would be resolved and funds returned to me. I spoke with a man named XXXX XXXX who promised to get back to me to resolve this new issue. He NEVER bothered to return my call. I expected the new mortgage payment to reflect the removal of {$58.00} PMI amount. That occured for one month and then the payment went up higher than it had been while I was still paying PMI. I was told something vage about 'projections ' as well as an escrow shortage of {$450.00}. They have been aware of the change of insurance carriers for 3 weeks now which will result in a lower insurance rate by {$160.00} per year or {$13.00} per month. ( I have heard nothing from them ) AT THIS POINT I do not trust the lender to be providing me with an accurate accounting of what I actually owe monthly. Trying to resolve this myself when my calls are not returned leaves me no alternative but to contact CFPB again about SunTrust. I am a XXXX senior living on a fixed income, so significant increases and alleged monies owed with no solid or specific explanation much less this continued {$450.00} problem and being ignored have all caused me no small amount of frustration and concern.

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: NC

Zip: XXXXX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2019-04-04

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 3195341

Date Received: 2019-03-29

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account status incorrect

Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX Student Loan Servicing with SunTrust Bank was paid in full nine months ago when XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX consolidated my loans. XXXX XXXX is reporting that it is paid in full. But XXXX XXXX is double reporting- again under XXXX XXXX Suntrust. This the same Parent Plus Loan. XXXX XXXX is only reporting the {$16000.00} paid in full. They don't mention the additional {$4600.00} in student loan interest they collected. I I do not own SunTrust but since XXXX XXXX got paid, SunTrust has begun reporting the account as Open and Delinquent. I called XXXX XXXX/ SunTrust , Recovery Default XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX . Until they ran of resource to send pass me off to. All contracts state that there is no evidence of an account with them. Because I don't have one. But no one knew who is responsible to correct my credit report. However, I am getting turned down for credit. My bank states that I would have excellent credit if SunTrust would take the Delinquent Status off my credit report.

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: MT

Zip: 59718

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2019-04-01

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 3194439

Date Received: 2019-03-28

Issue: Managing an account

Subissue: Problem using a debit or ATM card

Consumer Complaint: My XXXX XXXX account was compromised and a fraudulent charge was made for the amount of {$820.00}. I noticed the charge because I got an email from XXXX XXXX authorizing the charge at XXXX XXXX. I did not see the email until XXXX XXXX. This individual did not have to use my security code on my debit card or use my pin and was able to send money to a different country. The charge was made at XXXX XXXX and the person who picked up the money did so at XXXX XXXX. I do not know the person who picked up the money. I had no way of fighting this charge or preventing this from happening since it all happened within 20 minutes while I was asleep. I did not check my email that day until XXXXXXXX XXXX when I was at work. But I immediately called XXXX XXXX to file a complaint. I filed a dispute with XXXX XXXX. - Pin Code= XXXX - Complaint ID = XXXX. They immediately closed my account. As you can see based on the attachment : The individual changed my profile and sent the money. At XXXX, I changed my password to my XXXX XXXX account upon realizing it has been compromised. My XXXX XXXX account was then de-activated. I also filed a complaint with suntrust and they are refusing to give me the money back and i am extremely upset. I did not even have enough funds available in my account and the transaction went through so I had to transfer funds to avoid overdraft fees. Suntrust should not allowed the transaction to go through. According to FTC, If someone makes unauthorized transactions with your debit card number, but your card is not lost, you are not liable for those transactions if you report them within 60 days of your statement being sent to you. I reported this the same day within hours. I contacted Suntrust Investigator XXXX at XXXX ext XXXX to get this resolved. He never picks up or returns my calls.

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: GA

Zip: 30017

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2019-03-28

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 3193423

Date Received: 2019-03-27

Issue: Managing an account

Subissue: Problem using a debit or ATM card

Consumer Complaint: I filed a claim with SunTrust bank on XX/XX/2019 after I realized an unauthorized debit from my checking account of {$510.00} from XXXX dated on XX/XX/2019. I received an email on XX/XX/2019 stating that I would receive a temporary credit while the claim was being looked into. On XX/XX/2019 I received an email from a fraud investigator asking to contact them by phone. After trying to reach them multiple times I spoke to a representative in the fraud department only to find out the claim was still under review. I offered to give them my XXXX statements showing that no debit/payment could be found, I was never given any information on how to proceed and waited to get information on how to proceed. XX/XX/2019 I was emailed stating that my claim was denied and that the temporary credit would be reversed on XX/XX/2019. I immediately requested documents on why it was denied so that I could proceed with the rebuttal but was given little information. On XX/XX/2019 I went to my local branch to get more information on why my claim had been denied. The associate said that XXXX claimed I had authorized the charge. I filled out my rebuttal form and faxed it from the local branch. I felt that Suntrust could not give the proper documentation on why my claim was denied and how to get this resolved. On XXXX XXXX I called XXXX to see if it could be resolved on their end but was told by the representative that they have no record of Suntrust contacting them regarding my claim. I have documentation of emails from Suntrust and my XXXX statements and would like to get this resolved as soon as possible.

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: FL

Zip: 33626

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2019-03-27

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 3192081

Date Received: 2019-03-26

Issue: Opening an account

Subissue: Didn't receive terms that were advertised

Consumer Complaint: Suntrust Bank had a promotion for new accounts. it was {$200.00} after depositing {$1500.00}. After I Contacted them they claimed that I did not provide a promotional code. That is not true. The promotional code was auto populated in the window. there was no way to add the code. The field was grey with the promotional code already entered.

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: VA

Zip: 23228

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2019-03-26

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 3191944

Date Received: 2019-03-26

Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account

Subissue: Transaction was not authorized

Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/XXXX Suntrust allowed XXXX to withdraw {$1100.00} from my bank account, without my approval, using a debit card ending in ( XXXX ) that was no longer active for it was closed by Suntrust on XX/XX/XXXX due to fraud. XXXX was never set up on automatic withdrawal for I would have to go into my account each month and submit a one time ACH payment. XXXX never had my routing number or my bank account number only the debit card information ending in ( XXXX ) which again was used for one time ACH payments. Attached is a timeline along with other proof documents which goes into detail our experience with XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX we left XXXX due to months of dealing with their billing incompetence. There is no contract for service only for the devices. After we left XXXX they sent return boxes and labels. I returned all 4 phones ( proof attached ). I then received a bill for {$1100.00} which is obviously not correct for we only owed them one month of service. I then received a letter from a collection agency dated XX/XX/XXXX for the same incorrect amount {$1100.00}. On XX/XX/XXXX Suntrust allowed XXXX to withdraw the {$1100.00} using the closed debit card ending in XXXX. I placed a claim with Suntrust that day. Suntrust never retruned my funds while investigating and then denied my claim before they even received my proof. I submitted a rebuttal which after 45 days was denied for their decision did not change, I provided 17 pages of proof to back up my case. I did receive 2 reasons from Suntrust while speaking to two different agents for why XXXX was allowed to steal my money, both were different reasons. 1. Suntrust stated I had a contract with XXXX therefore they allowed them to take an unauthorized payment ( Suntrust is my bank and a 3rd party that should not have been involved in civil matter ) 2. Suntrust stated XXXX was able to use a prior one time ACH payment approval code to push the unauthorized payment through on the closed debit card. ( I do not see how that is lawful for a one time ACH payment is for a specific amount for a specific date and is a one time payment )

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: FL

Zip: 33437

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2019-03-26

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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