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Elaine Carey
Oct 25, 2021
Last year, just after the pandemic hit and small businesses needed help to keep afloat, I asked BB&T for one of the gov't programs. I've been a loyal BB&T customer for over 25yrs, bought a car and financed with BB&T, bought a motorcycle, signed up for a HELOC for repairs on my house and of course, a savings and checking account.
I've always ran my business through my checking account without any issues until the day I called and asked for help. I was told I couldn't get it because I didn't have a 'Business' account, even though I was running ALL of my money through my checking account. This was on a Friday morning. I even called the head office in Wilson to speak with someone above the pay grade of the local bank. I got the same message.
So, I called First Bank and created a checking, savings, and a business account and hopped into my vehicle, drove to BB&T and told them I want a cashiers check for the money in my checking and savings accounts. I then went straight to First Bank to deposit. This was just before 5pm.
The following Monday, the lady I spoke with on Friday called me that morning to tell me they changed their minds about the business programs and was offering help. TOO LATE! I already took my money out of your BANK!
They wouldn't let me put it back into my account since earlier that morning, it was totally closed. Yeah, thank you for nothing the last 25+ years!! I may move my HELOC over to First Bank as well. By the way, First Bank people have been so nice!!