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There Is Nothing We Can Do About It.
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Rating: 1/51

TULSA, OK -- It was January 23rd 2015 approx. 12:05 pm (my lunch break) I went to the Arvest Bank on 43rd and Garnett to withdraw 160.00 dollars from my account and I couldn't help but notice my account was NEGATIVE $483.00. I couldn't help but go inside and speak with a financial advisor. Her name was ** at the branch on 43rd and Garnett. I explained to her my frustration and I asked her how.. "please explain to me how my account is negative 400 odd dollars."

She then told me, a check from my job direct deposited my check into my account (which I always have done). She said that the reason my account was negative was because of previous pending transactions and once my check had been cleared at 8 pm my account would no longer be negative.

I thought it was kind of odd because in the past when I overdraft I know exactly how much I take out because I withdraw it all at one time but I took her word and asked for her name and returned to work.. I called the customer service that evening after work because what ** told me just didn't sound right... I spoke with **.

** informed me that it was QC holdings that tried to take out 590.00 dollars from my account which was unauthorized... I pay this company 100.00 every month.. they had no authorization from me to take out $590.00. This is not a small amount of money for a single mother working full time and putting myself through school along with having to pay for daycare, formula and diapers.

** then informed me, they could stop the payment for 20.00. I explained to her my frustration as well as stating I did not want to pay 20.00 to stop a payment I never authorized. She then told me I could go in to one of the locations to file a dispute, so I did.

I went to the 71st and Sheridan location. I explained to the lady what was going on and she helped me in the best way she could... she gave me the papers after I filled the dispute and I asked her why it said it would take 10 days for my money to be back. She then said that didn't apply to me that is only when customers are waiting for thousands of dollars to be distributed back into their account. She said at the most it would take 4 days and it could be before.

Wed. Jan.28TH I called the 71st and Sheridan branch and spoke with the manager, **. I was calling in regarding to the dispute I filed. I wanted to see if the money had been distributed back into my account and he then told me that when the dispute was filed the young lady that filed it put the wrong amount on the dispute. She put 400 odd dollars when the actual amount was 590.00... it was just neg. 400 meaning I had about 200$ in my checking.. ** told me that there was nothing he could do that only thing we can do is file another dispute and I would have to wait however many days to receive my money as well as it's not a guarantee that I will even get MY money back.

I said "**, I have no money, this bank authorized for this company to take out a large amount from my account basically my whole check and now you're telling me that I cannot get my money until next week which is when I get paid again, and there is nothing you can do about it? So, you're telling me that because your staff made a mistake I HAVE TO SUFFER?"

From the beginning everyone has been giving me the run around. I still didn't go into full details only because I am at work and do not have time but I am OUTRAGED! I will never bank with Arvest again and never I am moving with mid first... thanks but NO THANKS! Horrible customer service!!! No one takes accountability for anything.

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Terrible Bank
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Rating: 1/51

TULSA, OKLAHOMA -- My husband had a checking account for years but since he retired the bank is not making enough profit to keep his account open. I do know that is the reason. My husband has always paid his overdraft fees like I said, he has done business from this bank for years. Last month he was in overdraft and his social security retirement check was suppose to go in his account but Arvest closed his account without informing him. The day the check was suppose to be there and he realized he didn't have an account open.

When we called the 24 hour phone line did not recognize his account number or pin, we jump out out of bed, went to the bank and they refused to help him resolve this problem. We made multiple phone calls to the bank and the lady said, “We already sent your check back this morning.” We called social security and they said the bank still has it and they will not send the check for a couple of days. We called the bank again and said, “My husband owes $335.00 in overdraft fees. If we pay the amount today will you open another account up so the check can go in the new account” and the bank said, "no", “the check was sent back and you will have to wait 3 days after you pay over fees before the new account can be opened.”

I hate this bank so glad I never used them. I guess they don't care about their clients. When you live on fixed income you depend on this check. Arvest Bank I will tell everyone I know what you did to my husband. Hopefully other people that open a account and live on social security, you are useless to them. I hate this bank and so glad I never decided to use them. Every time I went in there with my husband I could tell they were not there for you and I even told him a number of times but he stayed with them and now he regrets everything.

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Lost deposit for multiple people Friday 10/12/18
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Rating: 1/51

GREENWOOD, ARKANSAS -- My husband made a 1300 dollar cash and 100 dollar personal check from another person deposit on Friday 10/12/18. Cash deposits are always available immediately. I confirmed the deposit went in as usual online the afternoon of 10/12/18 also. Saturday morning the deposit had disappeared. I waited until the bank opened and checked again. Nothing. Thankfully we keep all receipts. I called and the assistant manager Ashley said she would look into it as someone else had called too. My husband went to the bank with the receipt to speak to them in person. The lobby isn't open on Saturday so he spoke with them through the window. By the time he got there at approximately 9:20 at least 20 other people had called or come to the bank with the same issue.

I spoke to Anna and also the customer service helpline several times throughout the day Saturday. The branch said it's not their fault, which is odd, considering that the customer service professional said ONLY the Greenwood branch was affected by this situation. We were all apparently told to call back Monday and see what is going on, but also to file a dispute for a lost deposit. Ummm... my deposit isn't lost. They can see where it was made. They said it just 'fell' off along with those other 20 something unfortunate people.

To make matters worse, I had already sent out payments based on this new balance. Now, I do have sufficient funds to cover my payments, but how many of those other 20 something don't. This is beyond ridiculous. I will be closing all three of my accounts with them as soon as I return from a scheduled trip I leave on tomorrow. I hope everyone considers how I was treated when looking for a bank. I'm a long time customer with multiple accounts in very good standing and they just don't care.

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Steal Money From You in False Overdraft After Debit Stolen
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Rating: 1/51

ARKANSAS -- This never used to be a problem. They have extremely poor security on debit cards, and now when your card is stolen, they make YOU do the calling to get the problem taken care of. In the meantime, they overdraw your account, and do NOT refund the overdraft fees.

We NEVER overdraw our accounts, unless the cards are stolen. I now believe that they are stealing the info themselves because the account that was stolen from this time, never leaves my house. It's my small business Etsy account, and it has no checks, only a debit card. After the money is transferred to that account, I transfer it out to where it needs to be. I don't leave more than $20 in that account.

There is NO WAY anyone could have stolen this debit info without getting into my house and finding the hidden card. I am home virtually 24/7/365. No bank is wonderful, but this is outrageous and a way for them to comp cash that they would otherwise not get. Moving out tomorrow. Probably will move both accounts very soon, not just my business account.

Will be moving to the Credit Union where we have our savings account, I suppose. STAY AWAY FROM ARVEST. Will report them to BBB and Federal Trade. Getting a lawyer is pointless and will cost more than the $51 they just cheated me out of. Also, posting this info anywhere online I can find to get the word out about this bank. (We have been with them for 20 years, and this is how they now play the game!!!)

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Cache Rd. Keeping Deposited Funds Extra Days For "Processing" (Letting My Money Earn Them Interest)
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Rating: 1/51

LAWTON, OK -- My latest experience with Arvest Bank leads me to believe they use their customers' money to earn interest without their permission or knowledge. I deposited a check on SAT. They released part of it on TUE. then held a large portion until Friday. The person who wrote the check told me the funds were taken out of her account on Tue. I contacted them on Wed. twice and again on Thur. only to get the runaround both days. I will be moving all my deposits to a different bank on Fri. I will use them for things they make no money on.

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Thieves
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HARRISON, ARKANSAS -- I opened an account maybe a month and a half ago. I deposited $100 and had no problem using my money the next day. Well, the first came along when I get paid. I deposited all of it into my checking account. I went to use my account the next day to pick mine and my son's medication at a local pharmacy and my card was declined.

The next day I tried to pull money from the banks ATM and it denied me for insufficient funds. This had me really worried because I had already wrote checks for my rent and bills. I called the bank and asked why I'm not able to get money out of my account and they said they put a hold on my account because the checks hadn't cleared the other account. I said call them and they will tell you the funds are there and they refused.

I went into the bank and told them, "You have a hold on all my money and that is all the money I have to feed my kids." I had been out of money for a week. They told me again there is nothing they can do, and the hold was until the ninety and reason listed was “new account”.

Meanwhile the checks I wrote bounced and they charged me $30 fees for each transaction that bounced, then they write me a letter stating I don't have overdraft protection because I had transactions with insufficient funds! These people are dirty crooks and they do not care about their customer. They just want to rip people off and steal their money! I'm telling you, do not open an account with this bank!

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You May Look Like Your Benefiting the Community, But You Are Really Ripping-Off the Consumer
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LOWELL, ARKANSAS -- If most people knew this they probably would watch their Banking transactions more close. A penny here and a penny there add up to a rip-off of the community. So if you see a Arvest sign that we built this Stadium or we built this Park. B.S. you built this Stadium or you built this Park, when Arvest rip you off a penny here or a nickel there. They are full of pride, aren't they.

I was once a believer in Sam Walton and his achievements. For those that didn't know, that Arvest is a Banking company of Wal-Mart. I myself ignored the complaints from people about Wal-Mart. I guess you're not a true believer until it happens to you. Arvest and Wal-Mart has available control, on most everything around you.

This is a good example for everyone... I had an account with Arvest Bank in North Central Ar. I closed the account and had my Social Security moved to another Bank. This transaction was done in plenty of time, (Five Wks) to be exact. My check never showed up in March in the new Bank. I informed S.S.of Harrison about it... "It will take a few days, no it will take five days, no we have a tracker on it." March 23rd I located the check at Arvest in account that was closed in early Feb.

The account was closed in good standing, I was told, everything that comes in will be sent back. Now the account is being charged 88.00 dollars of a internet scam that pulled out 88.00 on my credit card without my permission. Your card and bank are supposed to protect you against this crap. This did not show, when account was closed.

Anyway Arvest is holding the check - 88.00, and will not send the full amount back to S.S., also I can't retrieve the rest of the money, because I do not have an open account. This is fraud and Arvest should be charged. Harrison S.S. office also should be looked into for not demanding the check in full back. This is a total scam like the one on the Internet and should be investigated. If they had sent a letter and ask for the 88.00, there would have been no problem. You don't steal from someone and try to take control of something that is not yours to deal with.

They stood right up to me and said you had an account here a one time so we can do want we want. Now, does that sound like Wal-Mart? As of today you are just like everyone else in this community if something goes wrong you want to blame it on someone else. But I like this excuse better and I have come across it quite often. You misunderstood, what I said. Yes I did... I trusted you for your word, which is not worth a Damn. Too many Indians with forked tongues. All in all, get it in writing or record it, lucky I did. Because a smiling face can't always be trusted.

If you're employee of this company and you think the only way to keep your job is to lie. Just remember that when you're at Church asking for forgiveness. Not only are you suffering in the soul. Think about the person that can't eat this month or pay his bills and heat his house. Oh, yes that disability check that you're holding hostage, it is important for my survival and to keep my children Healthy when they are sick, to drive them to the Dr. Good luck Arvest I think Sam would be rolling in his grave. He knows who made him and he knows who can bring his hard work down. Time to start weeding out the dishonest people.

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Rating: 1/51

BENTONVILLE & HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS -- Arvest hands down the WORST MOST HORRIFIC bank imaginable!!! Can't do anything to help customers. Called 3 other well known banks asked if policy was same... Nope one even laughed and said "Are you serious? They do that?" Greedy greedy greedy!!! Also when you ask or need something answer is always "Nope I'm sorry. We can't do that..." Ok idiots what can you do???

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Opened an Account, Cannot Get Online With the Instructions Given
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Rating: 1/51

HARRISON, ARKANSAS -- On 5/21/18, I opened an account at Arvest bank, was given instruction to do online banking, it did not work. Went back to the bank, was told that it was all fixed, it was not. The number they gave me to call for help was impossible to reach, I tried another number and was put on hold forever. I do not want over friendly employees, I expect them to be efficient and knowledgeable, which they are not: very disappointed with this bank.

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Scammed Me With Insuficient Funds After Being Falsely Charged From Amazon Prime
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Rating: 1/51

This just happened 8/9/2017. Was falsely overcharged money, so I contacted the seller and the bank. The bank told me that I would have to "allow" it to happen before they could do anything about it, so I did even though I had a check ready to deposit. Now she is saying that they have NO RECORD that I called yesterday and that 4 x 17.00 will have to be paid. This bank is a complete joke. Stay away.

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Arvest Bank
PO Box 799
Lowell, AR 72745
866-952-9523 (ph)
www.arvest.com
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