An Unexpected Turn of Events at the Bank
Opening a CENT QUEEN account turned out to be a frustrating experience. I had to visit the branch 5–6 times, and each visit brought its own challenges.
The last visit was on May 12th, a bank holiday in most states except Karnataka. The branch manager, assuming it was a holiday, didn’t show up, although the rest of the staff were present. I reached the branch at 9 AM, only to wait until 2 PM because the keys were with the manager. Eventually, she sent the keys via Zepto. After the bank finally opened, I expected prompt service for being the first in line. Instead, the staff were rude and dismissive, which deeply frustrated me.
In response, I filed a detailed complaint with the RBI, highlighting the unprofessional behaviour and the absurd key delivery process. I also demanded compensation of ₹90,000 for the poor service and wasted time. Surprisingly, the RBI took strict action, the branch manager has been transferred overnight and the bank has been instructed to pay the amount in full.
Now, the bank staff are repeatedly contacting me, requesting that I lower the compensation demand out of goodwill. I didn’t expect the situation to escalate this far. While I never intended for such severe consequences, I’m now conflicted, if I should take my complaint back or stand by my demands. I really feel sorry for the manager, who is a lady in her 50s.