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Old 01-31-2020, 03:49 PM
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Gang...

I've been with them for 37 years and only twice have I genuinely thought of leaving USAA. Today kinda made my mind up. After 3 phone calls this week and the rather long wait times (20 minute wait Rrrr) on hold each time including today for either talking to a rep or having them call me back using that function, I received more frustration than answers from them

Simply closed an acct and wanted remaining funds trxfrd to checking account.... How can that take literally 3-4 weeks?? Its MY money. The kicker was this: the first 2 reps told me 3-5 biz days!! The "Conflict Resolution" desk guy says 10-14 days to process and 7-10 biz days to fund.

Unacceptable.... especially when the first 2 reps told me 3-5 days, which I had made some plans on!

Looking for suggestions for other banks/insitutions you all use and how you like them..... Citibank, BofA, credit unions etc...

Thanks guys.

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Old 01-31-2020, 08:21 PM
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USAA has gone to hell
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Old 01-31-2020, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Kapitanleutnant View Post
(Sorry... longer than I anticipated)

Gang...

I've been with them for 37 years and only twice have I genuinely thought of leaving USAA. Today kinda made my mind up. After 3 phone calls this week and the rather long wait times (20 minute wait Rrrr) on hold each time including today for either talking to a rep or having them call me back using that function, I received more frustration than answers from them

Simply closed an acct and wanted remaining funds trxfrd to checking account.... How can that take literally 3-4 weeks?? Its MY money. The kicker was this: the first 2 reps told me 3-5 biz days!! The "Conflict Resolution" desk guy says 10-14 days to process and 7-10 biz days to fund.

Unacceptable.... especially when the first 2 reps told me 3-5 days, which I had made some plans on!

Looking for suggestions for other banks/insitutions you all use and how you like them..... Citibank, BofA, credit unions etc...

Thanks guys.

Kap
I'm a pretty big fan of Navy Federal...they've been cheaper and/or had better returns on everything I've looked into lately (mortgage, credit card, auto loan, CDs, etc). Wasn't the case 10 years ago, but USAA's carinsurance has gotten high for me. I just switched to AAA. In the process of switching to them for term life, too.
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Old 02-01-2020, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Kapitanleutnant View Post
(Sorry... longer than I anticipated)

Gang...

I've been with them for 37 years and only twice have I genuinely thought of leaving USAA. Today kinda made my mind up. After 3 phone calls this week and the rather long wait times (20 minute wait Rrrr) on hold each time including today for either talking to a rep or having them call me back using that function, I received more frustration than answers from them

Simply closed an acct and wanted remaining funds trxfrd to checking account.... How can that take literally 3-4 weeks?? Its MY money. The kicker was this: the first 2 reps told me 3-5 biz days!! The "Conflict Resolution" desk guy says 10-14 days to process and 7-10 biz days to fund.

Unacceptable.... especially when the first 2 reps told me 3-5 days, which I had made some plans on!

Looking for suggestions for other banks/insitutions you all use and how you like them..... Citibank, BofA, credit unions etc...

Thanks guys.

Kap
Etrade bank has checking and savings options (along with a brokerage of course) that is great, easy to use and once you have some money, very responsive. Never been on hold for even a few seconds and if there is some issue, they research it and call me back!

You can use any ATM worldwide and if they charge you an ATM fee, Etrade refunds this amount instantly. I've enen done this in Argentina (where the ATM fees are like $9) and they were instantly refunded. They have a basic Savings account that often beats the rates of a 1yr CD at Navy Federal.
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Any reviews on SWA credit Union?
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Old 02-02-2020, 11:42 AM
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Any reviews on SWA credit Union?


I’ve not used them personally, but I have two friends that have. The 4% return on large balances is compelling, but otherwise they are quite backwards (mirroring much my SWA experience). The app is limited, and where many larger banks have apps, or at the very least, email contacts to get stuff done, SWACU still lives in the world of faxing.


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I think Schwab has a checking account, if you like everything in one place. Dunno about insurance but there are a gazillion online tools that auto-shop for that.
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Old 02-02-2020, 01:47 PM
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20+ years with them and now I’m done with them as well. They are great right up till you need to use...you know the insurance you have been paying for for the last 20 years. It was terrible, sad to see what a once great company has become. I switched my auto and need to come up with alternatives for home and a personal policy. Shame
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Old 02-04-2020, 05:20 PM
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One thing I actually have liked about USAA is if I have a disputed charge on my checking account, they are pretty good at fighting for me and I would like to find an institution that would still do that...

Also have any of you taken advantage of those mailers from SWA about discount rates with different insurance companies? I just haven't gotten around to it yet.

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All I have left with them is checking. No more auto insurance, was cheaper with better coverage with Progressive. Gave them the chance to get my mortgage, homeowners, and auto loans, again cheaper to go elsewhere. I'll keep my checking for now.
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