ZERO STARS -
I am not an Account holder with this financial institution...nor will I ever be after today's encounter. There are several large illuminated signs on the outside of the building as well as similar signage on the windows and doors to this 'Financial' facility, all stating the same - Comerica BANK. None of the signs or informational signage stated - Members or Account Holders Only - Public NOT Welcome - If you don't have an Account with us - GO AWAY...etc. I needed change for a $20.00 bill. I enter the BANK, a Teller states, 'I can help you right here.' So I proceed to that window, pull out my Federal Reserve Note, of which Comerica Bank is a MEMBER and FEDERALLY INSURED with, and I state, 'Hi, I need change for a $20.00, can I have a 10, 5 and five one's? She looks at me, looks up and down and all around her 'Space'. She then proclaims, 'You don't have an Account here, I cannot provide any change to you.' I do a double take and... 'Huh?', 'What?', 'Excuse me!!, I just need my $20.00 broken down, I'm not cashing a check or anything as complicated as that!!'. NOPE...no change, 'Bank Policy, no account, no service, no help.'
By the way, the proper way to handle this POTENTIAL BANKING CUSTOMER was - The Teller completes the transaction, asks if I want to open an account - Checking, Savings, Investment, Trust...etc. Smiles and is more than happy to make the transaction, regardless if I have an account or not. I might have actually thought, WTF!, nice lady, new Bank, near the house...What the Hell, here's $200.00 dollars open a Checking Account for me, thank you for asking. By the way, she never asked if I actually HAD an account with Comerica Bank, she stated, and assumed that - 'You DON'T have an Account with this Bank!' I guess she is Psychic or something, personally I would have at least asked the question.
I also would fully understand that if I continue to frequent this branch, each time asking for change only with NO ACCOUNT, than I can understand someone, the Manager or Head Teller, coming over to me and notifying me that it is customary to have an account with this bank if you are going to seek change on a regular basis....etc. But no...I got the basic - look-over, GTFO! Well I Got the F--- Out!, for good.
Comerica Bank - You got it, I now am YOUR Spokesperson for everything you DON'T provide, starting with making simple change for a $20.00, having a Teller, the FACE of your Financial Institution, who is about as Customer Service oriented as a Killer Whale is to being BFF with Sea Lions. I have been with Union Bank for more years than I can remember and will continue with them for more years to come. When the opportunity presents itself , I will recommend Union Bank with flying colors and then describe my first and only encounter with your 'Financial Services' in finite detail. I would also venture to guess that since you are a FEDERALLY recognized and insured financial institution, simple transactions using FEDERAL RESERVE NOTES, aka, US Currency would be inclusive in your association, membership and insurance coverage by the FEDERAL Government....aka the TAX PAYER, me!
Thank you for your lack of Customer Service and I welcome the opportunity to spread my experience with your bank to all... read more