FirstMerit Bank Savings Account Complaints

Review and analysis of over 10 Savings Account complaints against FirstMerit Bank

FirstMerit Bank consumers have reported over 10 official complaints related to Savings account. Out of the 10 consumer complaints against FirstMerit Bank, 40% were disputed by the consumer (i.e. the consumer was not happy with how FirstMerit Bank responded to their complaint) and 100% were processed in a timely manner. 30% of consumer complaints against FirstMerit Bank resulted in the consumer receiving monetary compensation (e.g. money, cash reimbursement, etc.) and 0% resulted in non-monetary compensation.

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FirstMerit Bank Bank account or service account opening, closing, or management

December 23, 2015 - Although I closed my checking and savings account quite a while ago because of poor service, lies, threats and no reponse the past couple of years from complaints made to the bank 's corporate headquarters, First Merit Bank continues to harass me - in retaliation for several complaints I filed against it with the CFPB. Again, for the month period ending in -, the Bank mailed me a statement. It showed no previous balance, no transactions, and no ending balance. First Merit Bank employees are either the most vindictive or the most incompetent - or both. Their being a bunch of - incapable o...

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FirstMerit Bank Bank account or service problems caused by my funds being low

December 16, 2015 - First Merit Bank has charged hundreds of dollars in inactivity fees. Upon realizing this, I decided to make a payment of $100.00 from the account, which would take the balance down to a minimal amount ( and, presumably, avoid the inactivity fees ). Most recently, - separate inactivity fees - $35.00 each, $70.00 total - which hit my account at the same time as the $100.00 payment I attempted, caused the account to be overdrawn. It does not seem right that they can cause my account to be overdrawn as a result of their fees. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. ...

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FirstMerit Bank Bank account or service account opening, closing, or management

November 3, 2015 - After First Merit Bank branch manger - - learned that I and my wife had filed complaints against the bank, and after he ignored my attempts to contact him about the Bank 's FRAUD & PHYSICAL THREAT, - called me to say that the bank decided to close out my checking and savings accounts. This is RETALIATION. This will now cause me great harm, as I have several bills automatically due and scheduled. This will cause me late fees and damage my credit score. Also, the bank is causing checks to bounce. Such RETALIATION by the bank is totally against the public interest. In light of this, I re...

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