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Filing a Complaint

Use these phrases when you need to complain about mistakes on your bank account.

Key Phrases

I have noticed a wrong charge on my bank statement and I need some help.

💡 Use this to explain the problem when you first talk to the bank clerk.

I want to get a refund for this fee because I did not make this transaction.

💡 Say this when you want to get your money back for an error.

Could you please explain why this extra fee has appeared on my account this month?

💡 Use this question to ask for more information about the unknown bank charge.

I would like to speak to a manager if you cannot solve this issue today.

💡 Say this when you want to speak with a person in a higher position.

Can you give me a reference number so that I can track this complaint?

💡 Ask for this number so you can identify your complaint in the future.

I have already tried to resolve this problem twice, but it is still not fixed.

💡 Use this phrase when the bank does not fix your problem after some time.

If this charge is not removed, I will have to contact the financial authority.

💡 Say this if you must report the issue to an official financial authority.

Please write down the details of my complaint so we have a clear record.

💡 Use this to ask the clerk to create a written record of everything.

I would appreciate it if you could look into this transaction immediately.

💡 Use this polite sentence to ask the clerk to check the problem quickly.

Practice Dialogue

Customer
I have noticed a wrong charge on my bank statement and I need some help.
Bank Clerk
I can certainly look at your account if you give me your card details.
Customer
I want to get a refund for this fee because I did not make this transaction.
Bank Clerk
I see the charge, but I cannot remove it without approval from my supervisor.
Customer
I would like to speak to a manager if you cannot solve this issue today.
Bank Clerk
Our manager is currently in a meeting, but I can write down your complaint.
Customer
Can you give me a reference number so that I can track this complaint?
Bank Clerk
I have written the reference number here and I have also filed your report.

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