Alt.Bank It aims to offer a simpler way to deal with financial life. It is an initiative of the British group DigiCash Technology Venture, a partner of the Central Bank of Brazil, with operations based in São Paulo and offering, among other products and services, checking accounts, credit and payment methods.
Find out more about this digital bank and how to get in touch in the text below:
Alt.Bank Phone
One of the most traditional ways to contact a company is to make a phone call. However, Alt.Bank does not provide a number that its customers and other interested parties can use. The company's justification for this is that, due to the free nature of its products, the cost of a call center would make the bank's business model unviable. In other words, it is not possible to speak to them by phone.
Whatsapp Alt.Bank
Although they do not offer a number through which you can call the bank, Alt.Bank offers the convenience and practicality of Whatsapp in its customer service.
To contact them, send a message to the number (11)93216-1515 from 9am to 6pm. Service is only available on weekdays.
Alt.Bank Email
Those who prefer a slightly more traditional channel have the option of contacting Alt.Bank via email. The bank offers the option of sending a message via the address support@altbank.co
Node website From Alt.Bank they inform that the response time of their team through this channel is only 1 business day.
Alt.Bank Website
Another good way to contact the bank is through the message space on the website. To do this, you need to access the Contact Us page and enter your name, email and CPF. The space for your message will be right below on the screen. Once your question has been expressed in the appropriate field, just click Send Message.
Alt.Bank Talent Bank
If you are looking for a job opportunity, you can contact Alt.Bank through the Talent Bank. website of the company, they provide a page dedicated to those who are looking for a new job. To access it, simply click on Careers at the top of the home page. You will be directed to a page where you can search for a vacancy by workplace and area of interest.
Watch the video below and learn a little more about the Alt.Bank:
Social media
You can also contact the bank through social media. Comment and interact with posts, send a message and stay up to date with the latest news through the links below:
Other Channels
Customer service can be provided in a variety of ways by a company. Online chat, email, and social media are great examples of channels to ensure that the customer is well served, but contact does not always occur properly.
Therefore, check out the list below with two options that every citizen can use to make complaints about products and services.
Consumer Portal
Created by the Ministry of Justice, the Consumer Portal is a free public service for direct communication between consumers and registered companies. Filing a complaint on the portal is simple and the company has only 10 days to respond. Access the link and find out more.
PROTEST
The Brazilian Association for the Defense of Customers is a non-profit civil entity, independent of companies, that works to defend and strengthen the rights of Brazilian customers. Its complaints channel allows you to forward complaints to companies, as well as offering support from specialists.
Complaint to the Central Bank of Brazil
Many users of banking services do not know, but when they have some kind of problem with a bank and the bank does not resolve it through its ombudsman, a very practical and viable alternative is to make a complaint to the Central Bank.
The Central Bank of Brazil is a highly regarded institution and, among other responsibilities, it is responsible for regulating and supervising the national financial system. The institution also currently works to ensure the stability of the purchasing power of money.
In the specific case of Banks, the Central Bank supervises and controls banking institutions, aiming to prevent abuses and other arbitrary acts that may be committed by the country's financial agents.
So if you had a more serious problem with the Alt.Bank or any other financial institution and this problem was not resolved by the ombudsman, you can register your complaint very simply on the Central Bank website.
Once the complaint has been made, the Central Bank will contact the Alt.Bank to request information about the complaint made.
In normal situations, the Central Bank takes around 8 to 10 business days to respond to the citizen. However, this period depends largely on how long the bank that was complained about takes to respond.
If your complaint is fair, the Bank will usually reverse its procedure or in some way seek to correct the error made, notifying the Central Bank about this occurrence.
Logically, if your complaint to the Central Bank is unfounded, no action will be taken, as the Central Bank will analyze your case and forward it to the institution, acting in this case as a mediator of the problem.
As previously mentioned, it is very simple to file a complaint with the Central Bank. The entire procedure is carried out online, and it is important that you register an email address to receive notifications each time the process is processed.
Another very important point to remember is the need to have the complaint receipt protocol at the Bank on hand. Have this number on hand as you will need it when making your claims.
It is also important to clarify that the Central Bank will ask you to write a text explaining exactly what happened between you and the bank. At this point, be as detailed as possible, providing the date, time, name of the attendant, what was said, protocol number, etc. Don't leave anything out!
Step by step: making a complaint on the Central Bank website
To initiate the complaint procedure at the Central Bank, you can click here.
As you can see in the image below, you must enter your CPF number and select Complaint against Financial System Institutions.
Solve the Captha and the screen will open for you to fill in the necessary data:
- Choose the name of the Institution
- Select Subject
- Enter your message, stating the complaint you want to make
- Enter the Financial Institution's protocol number
From there, the Central Bank will ask for your email and telephone number, generating the service protocol after that.
With the complaint protocol in hand, as stated above, you just need to wait for the bank's response regarding your complaint.
Questions and Answers about Complaints at the Central Bank
1- Which institutions does the Central Bank supervise?
The Central Bank supervises multiple banks, commercial banks, cooperative banks, investment banks, development banks, exchange banks, savings banks, credit unions, credit, financing and investment companies, real estate credit companies, leasing companies, exchange brokerage companies, securities brokerage companies, securities distribution companies, development agencies, mortgage companies, credit companies for microentrepreneurs and small businesses, payment institutions and consortium administrators.
2- Can I file a complaint against an Institution authorized to operate by the Central Bank?
Yes, complaints may be filed by customers and users of products and services from financial institutions and other institutions authorized to operate by the Central Bank, such as credit unions, payment institutions and consortium administrators, whenever there is evidence of non-compliance with legal and regulatory provisions whose supervision is the responsibility of this Agency.
3- Does a complaint to the Central Bank have the same effects as a lawsuit?
No. The Central Bank acts in the administrative sphere and does not replace legal action. Therefore, if your problem is not resolved by the Central Bank, you can file a lawsuit.
4- Does the Central Bank regulate the waiting time in bank queues?
No. The Central Bank does not regulate waiting times in queues. There are state and municipal laws that address this issue. It is up to consumer protection agencies (Procon, Prodecon, Decon) to provide guidance on this topic.
5- Does the Central Bank set the value of fees charged by banks?
The Central Bank does not determine the amount of fees. However, there are some services that banks must provide free of charge. Subject to the prohibitions, each institution is free to establish the amount of its fees.
Taking Legal Action Against a Bank: Is It Worth It?
Many people wonder whether it is worth taking legal action against a bank. Is it feasible? Is it worth it? To answer this question, first of all, you need to know the extent of your problem with the banking institution.
We know that most of the problems involving customers and banks are issues that are easier to resolve through a complaint to the bank's own ombudsman or even by making a statement to the Central Bank.
However, when the situation is more complicated and involves larger amounts, the customer may consider filing a lawsuit against the financial institution, knowing that this will be a last resort, after exhausting administrative avenues for resolving the conflict.
One option for those who were unable to resolve the issue through conventional means is to file a lawsuit in Small Claims Court in your region, which is the competent body to process cases of up to 40 minimum wages. It is important to emphasize that, for cases of less than 20 minimum wages, it is not mandatory to appoint a lawyer.
Another advantage of JEFS that cannot be forgotten is the absence of legal costs for litigants, that is, you will not need to pay anything to file a lawsuit against the Bank.
To be successful in a case before the Small Claims Court, it is important that you gather as many documents as possible, such as contracts, bank statements, emails, collection letters, proof of payment, etc.
Another fundamental thing in this type of process is to have all the details of the Bank against which you are going to file the lawsuit: address, telephone number, CNPJ, name of the manager, among other important information so that the justice officials can locate the financial agent.
And as previously mentioned, there is no need to hire a lawyer, although if you have the means, this is highly recommended, considering that in more complex cases the assistance of a specialist will be essential for you to be successful in the dispute.
Therefore, now that you know all the details about how to file a lawsuit against a bank, it is up to you to decide whether or not this is viable, whether it is the best solution or not.
Other forms of complaint against a Bank
If you don't know, nowadays there are several ways to complain and show your dissatisfaction with banking services. This means that you are not obliged to accept any type of illegality on the part of any agent of the country's financial system.
Unfortunately, nowadays, all sorts of irregularities occur in banking transactions. People are paying excessive interest or fees, others have their credit ratings listed without owing a single cent. In short, there are all sorts of complaints.
If, like many Brazilians, you have complaints about banking services or customer service, you should know that society has increasingly created mechanisms to give voice to dissatisfied people. Here we will give you just a few examples of how you can complain about abusive practices by banks.
You can choose between some of the complaint methods or you can even use all of them until your problem is finally resolved. Remember that first of all it is important to try to resolve the problem with the bank you have complaints about and only after that you can take other actions to protect your rights.
Complain here website
The Reclame Aqui website is a private platform, but it has helped many people solve their problems with financial institutions such as the Alt.Bank for example, that has a good reputation on the platform.
Reclame Aqui works as follows: the person who wants to make a complaint registers on the website, makes their statement in writing, being able to present any documents they deem necessary and completes the request by generating a protocol.
After this, the Reclame Aqui website itself contacts the company complained about, which normally informs its version of the facts and often solves the customer's problem.
Most companies respond very well to complaints made on this platform, while others don't respond at all. But in general, it's worth trying to make a complaint on the website. Access here to learn about the service.
Procon
A well-known body among Brazilians is Procon, always remembered for its fight to defend consumers. Procon is linked to the States and serves the entire population when it comes to consumer protection codes.
If you have easy access to this body, a complaint to Procon may be a viable alternative. It is known that financial institutions as a whole, especially banks, often have serious problems with their customers, and Procon may be the defender of the weaker side at this time.
Another advantage of seeking out Procon to file a complaint is the fact that it is a public service, that is, completely free, in which the consumer can have a strong arm in their defense against the abuse of power by large corporations.
Important Notice
The Achei Celular website is an independent project that has no connection with the Alt.Bank nor with government consumer protection entities. The purpose of this article was only to inform about the telephone number of the Alt.Bank and other forms of contact with the institution, for informational purposes only. If you have any complaints to make, look for the companies' official channels and under no circumstances leave any personal data in the comments field.
