1 /5 J Baros: On October 14th, I put in a request to get a new bank card issued as mine was cracked, and basically falling apart. The bank cards dont last like they used to.
After waiting 2 weeks, my card still hasnt shown up, I decided to stop by the branch in Gonzales, Texas to inquire about it.
The teller I spoke with was Seth, and I explained to him that my card has not shown up, and its been 2 weeks. Seth stated it should of shown up by now, and he confirmed my address was correct, which it was. Seth said he would cancel the card, and issue a new bank card, and it should take about a week to show up. I thanked him, and left.
I decided to go pick my mom up, and we went out to eat at a local restaurant. We had our dinner, it was time to pay the ticket, when the waitress comes back to our table and said my card was declined.
I knew I had sufficient funds in my account, so I called customer service. I dont remember the guys name I spoke to, but he was basically useless and said there isnt anything he could do. I became furious because not only was I embarrassed, but my current card should of not been canceled until I physically had the new bank card. That falls back on Seth for cancelling my current card and not the bank card that didnt come in. Luckily I had enough cash on me to cover the ticket.
I went back to the bank, and waited in the drive thru for 20 minutes before I was able to speak to another teller. I dont remember her name, but I explained the situation to her, and I asked her if there was anything she could do, she was reluctant but told me to send the card up, and she would see what she could do. For good measure I also sent my drivers license as well.
A few minutes went by, and she said she was able to reactivate my card, wait a few minutes and it should work. I made it withdraw just in case there was more incompetence and there was.
I stopped at a gas station to make a purchase, tried using my card, and it was declined both times. I knew there was a reason I made it withdraw.
Thanks for wasting my time, the embarrassment and ruining my evening RFBCU Gonzales, Texas branch.