Let me start by saying I have been a Citizens Bank customer for over 15 years and the 1 star review is for this specific branch only. I have frequented this particular branch many times for transactions I am unable to complete via ATM or online banking as it is near my home.
A few days ago, I stopped in to make a withdrawal and while waiting in line I was a little taken aback when one of the tellers was announcing a mans account balance as he was finishing his transaction. It was now my turn and the teller called me over. The transaction began well with the usual, "Hi, how are you?" "What can I help you with today". I swiped my debit card to begin the transaction and said I'd like to withdraw X from my savings account. Granted I do have multiple accounts at this bank but identifying the account by saying my balance out loud (loud enough for over customers to hear) is a bit unprofessional in my opinion.
After the account was identified, the teller turns to the the teller next to her and says she needs X (amount of money) to complete my transaction and her drawer doesn't have it. The other teller is assisting another customer and now both are looking at me along with other customers in line. My teller now asks yet another teller for the same amount to complete my transaction but this time it's louder as this person is working the drive up window. Finally she was able to gather the amount I needed after announcing it to the entire bank full of people.
What happens next was the most bizarre thing that's happened to me at a bank, the teller stacks the money up still in bands and tells me to count it to make sure it's correct. The teller did not count the money before handing it to me nor did she run it through the money counter. As I am counting my withdrawal she proceeds to hand me her business card to discuss Platinum accounts with me at a later date. Is this woman out of her mind? Why would I want to discuss any more of my financial business with a person who can show no discretion when performing a simple banking transaction?!
Ironically on a separate occasion I was making a deposit at this bank in the drive up window, it was a certified bank check from a real estate closing, and was asked to come inside the bank to do so. I thought they may need my signature or something to make the deposit, but no, the assistant manager wanted to speak with me about opening new accounts with the bank! On this particular day it was pouring rain so I got soaked going in to be solicited to when my transaction could have been handled at the drive up window where I was content with being dry and comfortable in my vehicle.
Stay clear of this branch unless you want your financial business blasted to the entire bank or to be solicited to! read more