If you have decided to close down your bank account. Then you can use this guide to learn the steps that you need to follow to close Bell Bank account. The steps are very easy but the only thing is you can close the account by offline methods only. There is no online method that you can follow to get the account closed.
Before your start with the process, the first thing you have to make sure of is that you have an alternative bank account. This nothing but an account for you to use other than the one you have with Bell Bank. This account is important because once the bank starts the closing process you can not use your account to make any transactions.
If you already have an account with another bank then there is no need of opening a new one. But in case if you don’t have then choose any one bank for you and get the account opened. There are so many banks in the United States that it tough to make the choice.
So if you need help to choose your next bank then I have something for you. I have listed out a few questions that you should ask the bank before opening the account with it. Based on the answers you receive you will be able to decide if you should open an account with that particular bank or not.
Steps to Close Bell Bank Account
If you hold an individual account with Bell Bank then follow the steps mentioned below. But in case if you hold a joint bank account then refer to this linked guide.
- Locate the nearest branch of Bell Bank near you.
- Take your unused cheque, debit cards, identity proof document, and passbook. (if you have)
- Cancel all your automatic payments from and direct deposits to your bank account.
- Visit the branch of the bank and go to the helpdesk of the branch.
- Speak with the bank officials and tell them that you want to close your account.
- The bank officials will ask you for your name, account number, and the reason for the closure.
- Provide the requested information to the officials and bring down your bank account balance to zero.
- Collect an account closure request form.
- Fill the form with all the required details, sign it, and submit it to the bank officials.
How to Contact the Bank?
You can contact the bank by calling customer care, by messaging on the official social media profile, and also using the official website of the bank. All the required contact information of the bank is mentioned below.
- Official Website: bell.bank
- Phone Number: 800-450-8949
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/gobellbanks
Conclusion
This is how simple it is to get your unused and old bank account closed. But if you are closing the account too early then you will have to pay account closing charges to the bank. For more details about it, I recommend you to contact the bank directly. Because this charge varies from one type of account to another.
- https://bell.bank/contact