Walt17

BB&T Bank: A Rose Amongst the Thorns

My experience with BB&T was not that good. I recently went to a local branch to open an account. Though they did not seem busy, I had to wait to see a new account agent. When someone finally decided to talk to me, after a few minutes she told me she wasn't able to open new accounts. I had previously told them why I was there, which makes me wonder why the wrong person was directed to talk to me.

After a bit more waiting, I finally talked to a new accounts agent. She seemed to have only one thing on her mind. "How much money are you going to deposit with us?" After I told her about $60,000.00, her focus changed to "How soon can we get it?" When I asked questions, she couldn't answer them.

I never got a sense that BB&T was interested in providing a service. It was all about how much money I would give them. I left without opening the account. Based on my experience, BB&T is a second rate bank and merits the downgrade.

I'd Rather Hang Myself - Cramer's Mad Money (9/16/08)

He likes his Fortress Four Banks...But recommends two others.
Strange!

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