ByHow to Contact Green Dot Customer Service Has Never Been Easier
If you bank with Green Dot, you are using a FinTech company that provides banking services online. If you have a problem you can't go to the local branch because there isn't one. Depending on the banking services you use, you may want help with the following:
- Dispute a Transaction
- Report a Stolen Card
- Check on a Deposit
Since Green Dot is an online service, contacting can be challenging.
How to Contact Green Dot
The financial institution offers three ways to :
- Online Chat – www.greendot.com
- Phone – 866.795.7597
- Mail – P.O. Box 5100, Pasadena, California 911117
Online chat and phone support are available seven days a week from 5:00 AM through 9:00 PM PST. The website does not provide an email address.
Why Do Consumers Contact Customer Service?
Financial institutions receive complaints about everything from poor customer service to excessive fees. Here are a few of the most common reasons consumers contact customer service:
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Failure to Keep Promises
Financial institutions offer promotions; unfortunately, they don't always fulfill them. Sometimes, they end promotional rates early. When that happens, customers complain.
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Failure to Fix Errors
Banks make mistakes. Sometimes they credit or debit the wrong account, or they misplace a decimal point. When a customer points out the error, many financial institutions assume the error is the consumer's. Nothing is addressed. When that happens, customers complain to get their money back.
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Failure to Lower Fees
Banks seem to charge fees on everything. Overdraft protection, returned checks, ATM fees. When fees seem excessive, consumers complain.
Where to Find Help at Green Dot
The first place to look for help is on the Green Dot website. Under Help, there are FAQs that may answer your questions. The site also provides Quick Guides on various topics. For example, you can look up how to use direct deposit or add money to a card.
| Live Chat | The company offers live chat between 5:00 AM and 9:00 PM PST. Just click on the Need Help? Button at the bottom right of the screen. Within seconds, you should be asked, "How can we help?". |
| Telephone | You can also call customer service. Most call centers operate on the 80/20 principle. They strive to answer 80% of the calls in 20 seconds. That's great if you're one of the 80%. It's not as positive if you fall into the 20%. |
| You can always send a letter to Green Dot's corporate address. A written complaint to should be sent registered mail to ensure the letter was received. |
What if Green Dot Won't Help?
If you've called, written, and chatted with no results, try social media. Financial institutions are sensitive to consumer complaints so post a complaint on their Facebook page or Twitter account. If that doesn't work, you can file a complaint with the appropriate regulatory agency.
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPR) handles debt collection, loans, money transfers, and credit reports.
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation oversees banking regulations as part of insuring a financial institution such as Green Dot.
- Federal Reserve System enforces banking laws for financial institutions under its jurisdiction.
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