Wells Fargo Fails to Apply Promotional Interest Rate After Manual Enrollment
A high-balance customer enrolled in a Wells Fargo promotional savings rate found the bank failed to apply it automatically and only partially corrected the error after in-branch disputes. The bank's promotional rate system lacks reliable automation and customer-facing transparency. Customers are left to self-audit interest credits.
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