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: 2755053

Date Received: 2017-12-14

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

Subissue: Money was taken from your account on the wrong day or for the wrong amount

Consumer Complaint: I am very disappointed with SUN-TRUST. Im appealing a rejected dispute on my checking account. SUNTRUST conclusion is wrong. I did send them documentation ( which is basically the same asked when entering the claim online ) following all of my disputes every-time they requested it via e-mail. I did everything theyve asked of me. I contacted the Merchant in good faith but they failed to reverse the charges.

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

State: FL

Zip: XXXXX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2017-12-14

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 2754003

Date Received: 2017-12-13

Issue: Managing an account

Subissue: Deposits and withdrawals

Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/XXXX, I tried to purchase a money order for {$650.00} from the USPS located on XXXX XXXX XXXX. in XXXX XXXX, Texas. After USPS added its fee of {$1.00}, my total bill came up to {$650.00}. After inserting my debit card ending in XXXX and entering my PIN #, the worker said the payment terminal " froze on her, '' and that I should try again. No receipt or money order was produced - I did not receive the money order for {$650.00}. I tried to pay for the money order again two more times, and experienced the same transaction error. However, one debit of {$650.00} has posted to my account on XX/XX/XXXX for the money order that I never received. I urgently need the funds returned to my account now. Thanks.

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

State: DC

Zip: 200XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2017-12-13

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 2753561

Date Received: 2017-12-12

Issue: Closing an account

Subissue: Can't close your account

Consumer Complaint: This is a follow up to Complaint ID No : XXXX. I made a complaint about SunTrust bank and the unduly charging of fees. Part of this complaint was also that I requested that my account be closed as I wanted no further dealings with this bank. The request was made written and verbally on XX/XX/2017. The bank immediately closed my savings account however to date, are refusing to close the checking account. They are stating that there is a balance owed. I agreed and requested that they close the account and send an invoice for payment for the balance owed. I would in turn make payment on that balance within 5 business days. The bank has refused to close the account. I was told that the account would be locked from activity. This also did not happen. They have allowed transactions on this account in an effort to again extort fees. I was told by one representative that if the account was closed that it would be sent to collections. I advised them to do exactly that and I would pay the invoice sent by collections company. This has not happened. I absolutely refuse to do business with SunTrust and I have told them this on the many occasions that I have requested that this account be closed. I am now reaching out in an effort to get this account closed so that all ties can be severed!

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

State: GA

Zip: XXXXX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2017-12-12

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 2753393

Date Received: 2017-12-13

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Suntrust XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX banks sent an inquiry for a loan and I already purchased one on XX/XX/XXXX. I dont know why these banks would ask for my credit report a week after I already bought a car from XXXX XXXX in XXXX XXXX GA. I did not authorize this to be on my credit report and I want to know why they are on my credit report a week later.

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

State: GA

Zip: 30224

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2017-12-13

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 2752788

Date Received: 2017-12-12

Issue: Closing an account

Subissue: Funds not received from closed account

Consumer Complaint: Deposited 4 checks into checking account via ATM for XXXX each on XXXX XXXX funds were said to be made available on XXXX XXXX. However SunTrust sent a letter stating they were going to hold funds an additional 7 days at that time once it clears they will release the funds. On XXXX XXXX XXXX when I logged into online banking it was restricted I contacted customer service who advised me to visit a branch which I did the bank advised me they were needing to hold funds until they were validated from issuing party which could take an additional few days, those few days came and I tried again to logon to online banking which was still restricted. I reached out to customer service again who then stated they decided to close my account due to federal rules and regulations and that I would receive a check for the deposited funds in the checking/saving account. Once I received funds from SunTrust they were for XXXX and XXXX?? which were the cash deposits left on the account and not the XXXX funds made available from deposited checks that were credited to account on XXXX XXXX, XXXX and that they will not release hold for deposit until XXXX XXXX, XXXX that deposit will sit it bank vault until that time unless I have issuing party reclaim checks and reissue in which issuing party is stating that I need to obtain funds from SunTrust as they have already release payment

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

State: FL

Zip: 32210

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2017-12-12

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 2752739

Date Received: 2017-12-12

Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer

Subissue: Received bad information about your loan

Consumer Complaint: I have loans totaling apps {$40000.00} from XXXX. I ca n't verify this amount. The bill is currently near {$80000.00}. The loan was consolidated with my husbands who borrowed much more than I, died in XXXX. They forgave his debt but from what I can discover, I still owe more than he ever did. They will not verify anything with me or tell me how they come up with the math that seems very unfair. I am currently in low income deferment but would appreciate clarification on the numbers. Thank you

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

State: OR

Zip: 97477

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2017-12-14

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 2749912

Date Received: 2017-12-08

Issue: Closing an account

Subissue: Company closed your account

Consumer Complaint: This compliant is regarding closure of my account without my information. SunTrust Bank prohibited me to access to my funds which I needed urgently ( $ XXXX ). XXXX : I opened the account after depositing {$150.00} in account. XXXX : I completed direct deposit of {$800.00} i account. XXXX Deposited multiple amounts in the bank account. XXXX : A XXXX check of $ XXXX was deposited. XXXX : {$12000.00} cash was deposited in the account. I have been trying to access my account online as well as ATM but it was showing nothing, after calling customer support they told me my account was closed for " some reasons '' but they were not aware of the reasons. I asked SunTrust to give me my funds since I need to use my money. SunTrust declined and told me I will be getting my check in 5-7 working days with explanation why my account was closed. I have been told that SunTrust has right to close my account without informing me. I have written checks in good faith to use my banking account which is denied to me without any reason. I am also having SunTrust Mortgage Account that is in excellent standing.

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

State: MD

Zip: 21044

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2017-12-08

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 2748566

Date Received: 2017-12-07

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

Subissue: Transaction was not authorized

Consumer Complaint: Issue is not well described in any of your choices. It concerns a policy in place at my bank which is illogical if not indefensible. I have banked at same branch for 10+ yrs., credit rating exceeds 800. An attempt was made to scam me via XXXX which failed. During discussion with my bank mgr., BEFORE depositing check into my account I learned ( Wed., XX/XX/17 ) that if I had deposited the check ( corporate check made out to my name ) it would have been rejected as fraudulent and all MY accounts would be frozen. This was accompanied with discomforting comments about how difficult, time consuming and very expensive it would be to have the accounts released. This does not seem fair to me. Why would n't the bank simply reject the check and, possibly, charge me a returned check fee? Since I never asked for cash and understood the check would take some days to clear I do n't see why the bank should " lay claim '' to my money for an indeterminate period of time when they have not parted with any of the bank 's assets. I can only imagine the intention is to hold a known, guaranteed amount ( my accounts ) while they reap interest for investing my money over a short period of time from which they will enjoy interest return on investment. On previous occasion I presented bank certified cashiers check for deposit at same branch, expecting the funds to go in as cash. I was told they would be held for one week " to clear ''. I demanded the branch mgr. call the issuing bank to verify the check which he did in front of me. After a brief conversation with the issuer ( 5 min. +/- ), suddenly the full amount of the check was made available as cash in my account. If this were bank policy, law or regulation their initial decision should not have been changeable just because I challenged the absurdity of it. Again, my money ( known to be backed by valid check ) is in their hands for investment for a week with no justification I can see. I am available for discussion in detail if needed, assuming you can simply respond to this submission.

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

State: TN

Zip: 373XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2017-12-07

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 2748540

Date Received: 2017-12-07

Issue: Managing an account

Subissue: Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed

Consumer Complaint: While on vacation my wallet was stollen, so i informed suntrust of this and canceled cards to my personal account. My estate/business account opened with suntrust bank had a large amount of money missing. I went in to make a withdrawal, once the withdrawal was made i had the teller ( which happened to be the manager ) print off my balance which read {$1800.00}. I asked her to relook at my account because that was inaccurate. She informed me to call the fraud prevention and start a claim. she printed off all of my withdrawal slips since the account had no debit cards to it. The fraud team investigated my account and informed me that they had found $ XXXX. They emailed over the affidavits and i promptly got them notarized and returned. Upon recieving them they told me in 15 days my money would be returned. The XXXX day i called to request that they do not put any money in that account due to what previously happened and they were quick to inform me that they denied it. and refused to give me a reason why they decision was changed. i am a local business owner and i want justice. i work hard for my money not for it to be taken. I have to now try to rebuild my credit which was in great standing prior. I have documents proving this is fraud! the withdrawal forms, some have missing dates, wrong signatures, dublicated withdrawals, and the id used was my TN id which was stollen.

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

State: GA

Zip: 30518

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2017-12-07

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 2747890

Date Received: 2017-12-07

Issue: Problem caused by your funds being low

Subissue: Overdrafts and overdraft fees

Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/XXXX my checking account had {$16.00}. A purchase made for {$4.00} was made on XX/XX/XXXX, but is still pending in my account on XX/XX/XXXX. A check cleared the bank on XX/XX/XXXX for {$15.00} leaving XXXX in the checking account. However, a they charged me a overdraft fee of {$36.00} for the check. They are charging me a {$36.00} overdraft fee for a difference of {$3.00}, and the {$4.00} purchase is still pending. I made a deposit on XX/XX/XXXX that would more than cover the {$4.00} purchase that is still pending in my account. I feel this bank is violating the legal standards placed on overdrafts. As they are including pending purchases that have not cleared as well as charging fees on purchases under {$5.00}, by trying to cheat the rules put in place by the federal government. This bank is violating standards set by the federal government.

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

State: NC

Zip: 28078

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2017-12-07

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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